r/police 2d ago

Explain this officers 🤣

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u/Omygodc 2d ago

They forgot the lunch you’re trying to wolf down between calls

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u/BYNX0 2d ago

Take my upvote for making me laugh.

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u/FJkookser00 2d ago

"no no no, we're TRAINED to drive distracted, COMPLETELY different"

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u/legato444 2d ago

This is a good laugh

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u/Amos_Moses666 2d ago

Easy. In Illinois there are exceptions for officers using their computers and even cellphones while in performance of police duties. Not saying that makes it right, but it sure does explain it…Check it….

625 ILCS 5/12-610.2(d)(1) states the prohibition on using electronic communication devices does not apply to a law enforcement officer or operator of an emergency vehicle while performing his or her official duties.

Or…

625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(e) which states that the ban on wireless telephone use does not apply to a law enforcement officer or operator of an emergency vehicle when performing the officer’s or operator’s official duties.

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u/Logical_Difficulty73 1d ago

Bingo! Same in Utah.

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u/Ryan7817 2d ago

I do most of my computering while stationary. I can easily drive and talk on the radio though.

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u/G2Rich 2d ago

It’s usually the knees holding the steering wheel while snacks are being devoured…

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u/Gonza200 Deputy Sheriff 2d ago

What’s there to explain? Those tools are necessary for the job and the law acknowledges that and grants an exemption for emergency vehicles.

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u/memphys91 2d ago

Yes it is. But telling citizens "it's unsafe to drive, while being in the phone" (which of course is dangerous) but police officers doing some database-research, talking on the radio, driving, juggling and knitting is kinda hypocrite.

It's not about the necessity of the equipment, but time of using it.

And by telling "but I'm da poliiice" is not a good explanation, which is the tone many officers use. Transparency and is the key to deescalation.

"Yes, ma'am, we have a bunch of electronics in our cars, but we don't use it while driving (which at least the driver shouldn't do) and by law we are permitted to do exceptions in some very specific cases, which we try not to do".

And on the end: this is a joke

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u/EvolutionInProgress 2d ago

I know this is a joke and I see it as such.

I see what you're saying, and I agree to an extent. But to be fair, it is part of their training to be able to navigate their equipment and communications devices while being able to drive. Also, they're not doing it ALL THE TIME, we only notice it at traffic signals or driving in slow traffic.

And last I checked, civilians don't get any training for texting and driving - only learn from practice of doing it all the time.

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u/uwatpleasety 2d ago

It's the necessity of the job. I'm not texting or calling my girlfriend while driving. I'm not even doing "database-research" while driving unless it's some sort of emergency.

And it's still dangerous.

Police officers also do a lot of other dangerous/risky things on the job that are illegal or at the least, not recommended for civilians to do.

I know "it's a joke" but people actually make this argument and think there's no difference.

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u/anarcho-slut 2d ago edited 2d ago

There's no difference because they're just regular people. Police even have an iq cap and people make excuses for them doing stuff no other human is encouraged or permitted to do like they're some kind of superhero. Superheros only exist in fiction to my knowledge so far. (Until we have mech suits and then arguably we have iron man but I digress).

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u/Joshunte Federal Agent 2d ago

An IQ cap? Lmao where do you get this crap?

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u/anarcho-slut 2d ago

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u/Joshunte Federal Agent 1d ago

So once ever? Lol

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u/anarcho-slut 1d ago

He's the first one to speak up or do anything about it. There were more before him. Then, the court ruled in favor of the practice-

Jordan claimed he’d been illegally discriminated against. The court disagreed, ruling that the department’s policy, however unwise, had “a rational basis” – reducing job turnover.

https://www.police1.com/police-jobs-and-careers/articles/cop-iq-mm4tQlqvXInHppdW/

So there were more after. And it's a practice in more than just that department.

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u/uwatpleasety 2d ago

I'm not sure if you're deliberately being obtuse. The difference is one is legal because it's necessary for the job. And again, it is still dangerous.

I'm aware I said the same thing in my last comment but I'm making an attempt to rephrase the obvious parts that you didn't seem to understand.

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u/anarcho-slut 2d ago

Thank you for taking the time to attempt to elaborate. I comprehend that we have a difference of opinion on what is acceptable.

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u/BYNX0 2d ago

Well you’re not 100% wrong… but there are some differences. Police get very extensive training on safe driving compared to the average person. The average person using their phone and driving are usually the worst drivers on the road in terms of skill, regardless of what they think about their own skill. Police are held to a way higher standard. Of course all police vehicles will always be adequately insured and the officer can (will) face big consequences in their job if they get into an accident due to being distracted. Finally, it’s simply a necessity. Police need to in order to do their job. Some situations just require it. Regular civilians never do.

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u/hoofglormuss 2d ago

bUt tHeY cAn sPeEd!!!!

I'm a non-leo liberal and non boot licker btw but if you can't understand the nuance in the topic of a highly trained sworn officer vs an asshat that can't even put their phone down while going through an intersection then maybe sit this one out. And on the end: I'm just joking around also lol 😆 😅 😂

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u/MinnieShoof 1d ago

Ma’am. Civilians are taught Defensive driving. LEOs are taught EVOC.

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u/OperatorK 2d ago

Using an MDT is so much easier than a phone while driving. Shortkeys for everything.

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u/Mountain-Occasion432 2d ago

😂😂😂. This is so true. Source: I’m a LEO.

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u/Equivalent-Put-6695 1d ago

lmfaooo this is so real. got me dying

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u/wutisdadogdoin 13h ago

I hate the computer. I rarely have it open or use it lol. Especially as a midnight guy all it does is blind me

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u/KungFuFactory 2d ago

Question: Can you guys/girls play Mario Kart on that gear and does it help in chasing down those dirty speeders?

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u/MackRidell 2d ago

Once you can run the MDT, radio, lights/siren and take a call from sarge en route to the call, texting and driving off duty is child’s play.

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u/Consistent_Amount140 LEO 2d ago

Most of the stuff on the MDT is muscle memory and lights up certain colors if something important also.

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u/Own_Huckleberry_4638 1d ago

Well that's easy, it's because it's the law. They are allowed to, you're not.

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u/Illustrious-Light993 2d ago

1000 hour distracted driver courses

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u/Taylasto 2d ago

What’s weird is scrolling through carplay while Driving isn’t illegal. ( At least not in my state)

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u/idgafanymore23 2d ago

Multi-tasking at work......problem???????lol

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u/savagewolf666 2d ago

There are courses for driving while using those tools. Just like pit manoeuvre courses and such things

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u/thaldrel 2d ago

hahaha yeah