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[TJcop]

One more thing...a big announcement...I'm working on a podcast for Cops (and anyone else). A portion of the show will be devoted to Q&A from non-officers (just like this thread). Would any of you be interested in such a thing?
Also, any officers that are willing to offer their expertise for possible interviews or re-curring segments on the show, email me! There are so few (well done) law enforcement podcasts. I want one that will be educational and fun for all. I'm still working on content, etc...and the name! Any ideas? I was leaning towards podCop. My first choice (copcast) is already taken
Please email me or PM me with feedback! Let's get this ball rolling!

 

[papps953]

Has anyone checked themselves out on this nationwide driver license database?

http://www.license.shorturl.com/

Bill

 

[tiberiu]

If I get pulled over and I refuse the acohool test I loose the driver licence for one year but I don't get charged with DUI corect ?

 

[TJcop]

If I get pulled over and I refuse the acohool test I loose the driver licence for one year but I don't get charged with DUI corect ?

Wrong.

You still get charged with the OWI, but you won't get charged with having a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) over the limit. When you are arrested for OWI, there are actually 2 chages: OWI and prohibited BAC. Either way, refusing to take the test is even worse. In Wisconsin, when you refuse, you can't get an occupational DL and you have to re-take your drivers test to get your DL back.

 

[lamont]

I'm a cop in SC - here are three things that will get you a ride in my car or an ambulance for everytime:
The name game

"name game"?

 

[Kwbyron]

I heard something about the supreme court making a ruling on the constitutionality of the Breathalyzer test, y'all know anything about it?

 

[TheRedHead]

I would bet walking down the street naked would get you a ride.

 

[ReefGuy]

I'm a recovery diver for the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. We're actually encouraged to use our S/R gear for all of our diving. The more you use it the more famaliar and comfortable you are with it. That helps when you're diving in 0 vis - you've got to know your gear and your buddie's gear.

If our gear is damaged on a personal dive, though, it's at our expense. The turn about of that is if any of our personal gear (mask, fins, weights, clips, etc) is damaged on a department dive, it's at the department's expense.

Tell the truth, you guys ever borrow the search and rescue/recovery scuba supplies for a dive trip on your day off?

 

[papps953]

"Name Game":

Q: What's your name?
A: Joe Smeagle.
Q: How do you spell Smeagle?
A: S-M-uh-E-G-U-L-L
Q: When were you born Joe?
A: January 1, 1990.
Q: So Joe, how old are you?
A: I'm 18!
Q: Are you sure?
A: Wait. No. I made a mistake. I'm 16!

 

[papps953]

I Washington State if you refuse, your license, permit, or priviledge to drive will be revoked or denied by the Department of Licensing for at least one year.

Additionally, a refusal to take the test may be used in a criminal trial (for DUI).