Most CHL/LEO contacts are positive, how about yours? Bloopers are fun, but no names please, if it will cause a LEO problems!
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Off Duty LEO
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tboesche »
Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:56 am
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Saturday, as I was leaving my house, I was passing by the home of a LEO, that lives across the street from me. This guy is not overly friendly with...
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I would say that he has the right to ask anything he wants....you were on his property! :biggrinjester:
Jason
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Last post by jbirds1210
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:27 pm
Funny Hays County Story...
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getusumtx »
Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:42 pm
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This happend about a week ago,Summer school has kept me pretty busy and I havent been able to check the site as regularly as id like. Anyways.heres...
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Can we say skunk-mobile ???? :biggrinjester:
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Last post by longhorn_92
Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:06 pm
Fort Worth PD Encounter
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InfoTechCHL2007 »
Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:27 pm
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I was headed home from Fort Worth on Wednesday when a cruiser pulled up behind me at a light. When the light turned green, his lights came on.
I...
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I'm very glad to hear that you commended the officer! Most of us (self included) have no problem voicing our displeasure when things don't go as they...
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Last post by catwoman
Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:33 pm
Pulled over in Plano
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LM230023 »
Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:52 pm
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The other evening the wife and I were going home to Allen on Jupiter Rd. For those not familiar it is a 3 lane each direction, posted 35mph and is a...
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I have heard the media suggest the same ...
Although Greg's advice seems to make more sense, and is what I would do.
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:47 am
Mars's LEO contact
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Venus Pax »
Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:35 pm
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Mars was pulled over for speeding by a sheriff's deputy in Calhoun County. He was driving 80 in a 70 on Hwy 185 heading toward Victoria.
I quickly...
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Venus, glad to hear that Mars is driving again. Things must be going well!
But tell him we all said to slow down. ;-)
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Last post by Crossfire
Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:00 am
First LEO encounter with CHL
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jguzman75 »
Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:08 pm
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So I went camping this weekend and on my way in to San Antonio from Graner State Park. A few miles outisde of Hondo around 11 p.m. I just crested a...
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:iagree:
In my three interactions with police where I have had to present ID, I have never been asked where my pistol was. Unless the officer has...
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Last post by NcongruNt
Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:54 pm
I was speeding in a....
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TexasComputerDude »
Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:03 pm
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well, I made a mistake. A really dumb mistake. I was driving down highway 287 and came across a school zone and a police officer. My radar detector...
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oh no, a few months ago, i was just reading and thought I'd post my own lol.
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Last post by TexasComputerDude
Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:06 pm
Police officers rewarded for botched SWAT raid
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seamusTX »
Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:15 pm
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Un believable.
Last year, a Minneapolis police SWAT team raided a house in the middle of the night. The homeowner opened fire on them and hit...
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:iagree: You are right...there is nothing left to say.
-geo
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Last post by bryang
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:24 pm
I got a little heavy footed today
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Supercat »
Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:33 pm
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I got pulled over for speeding today. Officer walks up, hand him the info, ask where it is (center console), he says ok and goes to his bike to do...
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I'm sorry to hear about your ticket, but very pleased to hear about the officers conduct.
Stay safe, slow down...
:txflag:
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Last post by bryang
Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:02 pm
Stopped twice this evening..........
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Target1911 »
Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:58 am
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......the first time I got to present my CHL.
My GF and I were on our way out with some friends. We are about 2 blks from our destination and get...
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Oh...BTW...I did replace the headlight last wed. so I dont have to worry wasting the time of our fine LEOs.
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Last post by Target1911
Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:55 pm
Chinese police officer ignores all four rules
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seamusTX »
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:10 am
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The police in the city of Nanchong, China, held a press conference to announce the success of their efforts to seize illegal guns. An officer...
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A stunning example of how one can make his exploits instantly famous in the news media worldwide.
If he'd shot anyone else, you'd never have heard...
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Last post by Excaliber
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:36 pm
1st contact after having CHL
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stoneface »
Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:01 pm
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I was pulled over today for an expired inspection sticker in FW. I was sitting at the stoplight and the officer turned left toward me. I saw him look...
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For the most part, Texas LEO's are understanding, reasonable people. They are human just like you and I and they have good days and bad days. I got...
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Last post by Mark F
Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:07 am
First LEO contact as a CHL, Ft Bend Sherriffs
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lawrnk »
Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:49 pm
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So I'm making a left hand turn across hwy 6 into Kroger when I see a LEO zipping around a right on red (without stopping) onto 6. There is a safe...
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You were lucky the guy was honest.
- Jim
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Last post by seamusTX
Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:00 am
My name is Led Jedi and I'm a complete dork... again
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LedJedi »
Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:15 pm
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I was on my way over to meet philbo for a trade today about noon and accidentally turned the wrong way on Smith downtown.
I completely forgot that...
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Led,
It's called a One Way not a My Way rlol
Glad ya got turned about and out of any warnings and such.
Rok
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Last post by Rokyudai
Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:27 pm
70 in 55
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austin »
Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:41 pm
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I was doing 70 in a 55 in Collin County. DPS Trooper.
I presented DL, CHL, and Insurance. Immediately I apoligized for my speed and told the...
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I just have to say you are lucky. I have never met a DPS trooper that hasn't written me a ticket, and I've had several from my teenager days :mrgreen:
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Last post by Russell
Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:22 pm
College Station UPD
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TexAg08 »
Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:32 am
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First off, Id like to state that I have about three LEO contacts in the last few months, not including this one, due to my excessive need to hunt and...
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Is a hunting license required to pick up shed antlers?
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Last post by Bart
Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:45 pm
First LEO contact - disarmed and unloaded
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dwsUSA »
Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:02 am
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So I was with my family driving home this weekend. I turned onto a stretch of road where I thought the speed limit was 65. On this road the speed...
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We need to consider what the law says here...
First, it does not give LEOs blanket authority to disarm CHL holders... the officer must have...
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Last post by cxm
Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:00 am
Border Patrol Stop Video
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Keith B »
Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:44 am
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Man, talk about multiple targets!! This would be tough. The video is pretty funny. Reminds me of those little cars all the clowns come out of at a...
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See...I say Benny Hill music here...
And it comes out there!!!
I must have the golden touch!!! :thumbs2:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:54 pm
Should I Inform Officer of My CHL?
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Daltex1 »
Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:47 pm
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I have had a couple of occasions where I was in contact with a police officer and left wondering if I should have informed him of My CHL. My wife had...
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I was involved in a fender bender, Ft Bend sheriff showed up but accident happened in Harris County (had to chase the person who rear ended me) and...
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Last post by striker55
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:20 am
Q4 LEOs: What level of proficincy is required
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atxgun »
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:27 pm
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Just got back from the range and I was in the lane next a cop that was being trained. It was pretty obvious it was his first time shooting. That got...
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:iagree: And while we do all (pretty safe to say) agree that training is good, this is part of the reason that no useful effects are seen when...
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Last post by HerbM
Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:28 am
Encounters with SAPD
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badgerw »
Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:37 pm
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Last week I was rear-ended on the way to work.
Damage was about zero. The guy who hit me was mid-20s, nice fellow. His first accident.
I asked if...
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Squares with my experience. I was a witness to a traffic accident -- when the SAPD officer asked for a driver's license, I also gave her my CHL and...
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Last post by ELB
Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:13 am
Former Houston police officer failed shooting qualification
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seamusTX »
Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:39 am
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A former Houston police officer was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of a 14-year-old special education student in 2003. He...
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While I wouldn't want to understate he importance of marksmanship. The personal arms a soldier must master is only one of many tools. It's possible a...
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:22 pm
LEO's off Duty Vehicle-Theft of "equipment"
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Rokyudai »
Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:01 pm
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I am interested to know what kind of special bullets we normal folk can't get that po po has?
Off-duty officer's truck, equipment stolen
Web...
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umm, i lived in SA for 11 yrs. there are no fine gentlemen clubs :)
i have no problem with what a LEO does in his free time. he's a guy just like...
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Last post by jeeperbryan
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:06 am
Info for a Prospective Police Recruit
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Ranger+P+ »
Wed Feb 28, 2007 12:16 am
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I know a young guy that want to become a police officer and he needs some advice, I do not have any LE experience so I thought I would reach out to...
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Yes. Instead the liberals give him a government job. I thought treason was met with execution. Now it includes a pension, thanks to the likes of...
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Last post by lawrnk
Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:26 pm
Gun Free Zone video...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri May 02, 2008 4:36 pm
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Fun for the whole family!!!
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As our own foreigner taught us with that C word thing... Making assumptions like that based on different experiences and idioms can be dangerous.
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Last post by Kalrog
Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:54 pm
Minneapolis police officers in hot water
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seamusTX »
Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:16 pm
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Not the sauna, either.
Two Minneapolis police officers are charged with felonies after they fired pistols during an altercation over loud noise at a...
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The bullets, fired into the air, were never recovered. But police did find shell casings on the ground, and inside the SUV, which matched the 9mm...
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Last post by sbb
Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:19 pm
Pulled over on 1st date
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para45 »
Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:34 am
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hmmm where to begin...
Well out on a 1st date and or course i am packing the .45 para on hip at 3:30. Of course I dont tell anyone I pack unless i...
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It's a good test to find out if she's a keeper.
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Last post by tarkus
Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:51 pm
Open carry of an alligator?
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KBCraig »
Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:19 pm
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Two articles, one from Houston and the other from UK. The latter has pictures; the former has better comments (my favorite was the wag who looked at...
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rlol rlol rlol
You just have to make sure that the baby gator is swimming and not just taking a ride....
Also it's a good idea to stay away...
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Last post by gregthehand
Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:59 pm
Mad? Confused? Thankful?
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Winston33 »
Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:28 pm
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I figured I would share this story and here some thoughts on what others here might have thought and done.
I was at a buddy's ranch in Wimberly...
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those two need to not have badges and be in a cell :rules:
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Last post by lunchbox
Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:45 am
Guess what...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:18 pm
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I think I got zapped by a robotic revenue generating traffic control device this morning... :shock:
I was IN the intersection on a yellow light,...
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it was my undeerstanding that they were deemed illegal in some lawsuit
did anyone else hear that
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Last post by lunchbox
Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:29 am
First Time
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nedmoore »
Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:33 pm
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I got pulled over this evening. It was the first time that I been stopped by an LEO since having my CHL. I was speeding (30 in a 20) school zone in...
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I don't think there is any bitterness in this thread. If we all agreed on everything, how fun would life be? We're all having an intelligent...
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Last post by pbwalker
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:37 pm
Disarmed AND unloaded by Pearland PD
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rm9792 »
Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:09 pm
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Driving home from my office in the Gulfgate mall area, a bad place anytime and this was midnight. I was just getting into the main area of Pearland...
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I always thought it was weird that clubs could swipe dl's but LEO couldnt.
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Last post by rm9792
Thu May 29, 2008 6:26 pm
First LEO contact
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One Shot »
Mon May 26, 2008 7:31 pm
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Pulled over on 90A between Shiner and Gonzales at 2 AM this morning. Took the kids to Shiner to their first drive-in-- turned out to be my first LEO...
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LE I think. I may be wrong as she is not here and I can't look. I have used the lower part for my 1911 from time to time. It is tight but does fit.
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Last post by RPBrown
Tue May 27, 2008 5:28 pm
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Last post by JDKRIEK
Mon May 26, 2008 2:24 pm
Beeville
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ELB »
Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:35 pm
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Last night in Beeville I pulled into the Best Western motel around 2130 or so; I had already noticed a crown vic behind me with a light bar and a...
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Heh. Believe me, if I had known of any illegals about, I would have been flagging down the cop, not other way around.
Break-break.
Just occurred to...
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Last post by ELB
Sun May 04, 2008 8:09 pm
My First LEO Contact
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Briankey »
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:49 pm
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Hey All: Wanted to Post my 1st LEO Contact which went very Well.
It didn't involve speeding or any Moving Violation. Ok, I like Train Watching, I...
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you ever put change on the track and collect the flattened coin afterward? I'm sure this is some scene out of Final Destination 147, but as a kid, we...
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Last post by DoubleJ
Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:53 pm
My First LEO Contact
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Briankey »
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:47 pm
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Hey All: Wanted to Post my 1st LEO Contact which went very Well.
It didn't involve speeding or any Moving Violation. Ok, I like Train Watching, I...
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Double post?
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Last post by Kalrog
Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:48 pm
First encounter with CHL
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elwood blooz »
Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:07 pm
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I was involved in a strange accident yesterday. Short version is a truck was hit which put him into a slide striking me in a parking lot at a store...
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The Lord had his hands around me protecting me from harm. By looking at the vehicle one would think someone would have been seriously injured.
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Last post by elwood blooz
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:50 am
3 Deputies, 1 DPS, and a few other stories
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para45 »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:49 am
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Well first time posting in the section.....
1st time pulled over Sheriff
Was a passanger in car, sheriff never asked for ID, however i volunteered...
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I actually voluteer the information to see how the LEO reacts, is he professional, or not. Plus i need stories to tell on here
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Last post by para45
Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:27 am
Good stop in Fort Worth....
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Micten2 »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:25 pm
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I was in the final 5 minutes of a trip back from Houston yesterday. The whole trip had been done at around 80-85 mph(I hate driving distances)with no...
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Agreed. I was hoping that my CHL might get me off the hook, but I knew I deserved the ticket. Usually when I'm in my work clothes I carry my XD9SC in...
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Last post by Micten2
Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:04 am
Weird traffic stop.
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spud »
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:34 am
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Quick recap... Just bought car, cant afford tires yet so inspection is out. Speeding ~5 over. Both my fault, I deserve the tickets. I was NOT...
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As a professional peace officer, I have to agree with Charles. The officer was wrong, both about the law and the way he handled the situation (I have...
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Last post by srothstein
Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:55 pm
First LEO encounter since having CHL
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pharvey »
Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:24 am
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Well Merry Christmas to me. While driving from Houston to New Braunfels for a family Christmas get together I was honored to meet one of our TX DPS...
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The purpose of the vehicle inspection is to generate revenue for the State. If it had anything to do with safety, I wouldn't see some of the...
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Last post by bdickens
Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:34 pm
Good stop in Huntsville
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Russell »
Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:08 am
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This wasn't a very interesting stop (which I suppose is good!). Just wanted to commend the Huntsville PD for a very quick and efficient stop. A few...
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I was amazed when I learned this via Code of Criminal Procedure.
I agree with you.
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Last post by RHZig
Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:29 pm
Excellent Stop In San Marcos
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dihappy »
Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:29 am
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Sooo...First let me say that yes, i know, im irresponsible and im working on that.
Now, i work in Austin and drive an hour to work every day from...
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Yeah, that is pretty amazing, man. And I'm glad you took the warning and got everything taken care of. Congratulations!
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Last post by starrbuck
Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:38 am
Traffice Stops
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gregthehand »
Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:38 pm
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I noticed nobody has posted in this forum for a few days which is good news, but I thought I would go through some stops I have had, plus the one I...
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It's one State Trooper in a Crown Vic at night and one in a Charger during the day out there. The one at night is skinny and a very polite guy...
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Last post by gregthehand
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:10 am
Speed traps
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seamusTX »
Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:02 pm
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In thread ...
The state of Texas controls all aspects of traffic signs and signals through laws and regulations. This kind of thing is illegal....
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We had a gravel county road in western Ks that was 55 mph and then there was a curve ahead sign that had 20 mph posted,and they were serious if you...
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Last post by dukalmighty
Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:01 pm
Looking Down the Barrel
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mgood »
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:48 pm
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Mid nineties, before CHL, I was living in Garland. My room mate, John, and I were both from Denver City and were travelling home together for...
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Thank you Steve. :tiphat:
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:29 am
Good stop between Gladewater-Tyler.
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flintknapper »
Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:54 pm
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Yesterday, my daughter a Nursing Student ...had a clinical in the Tyler area about 60 miles North of here.
She was not paying attention to her speed...
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Yup.
It seems minor infractions that LEO are usually too busy to bother with....somehow become more important when the offender is a college girl....
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Last post by flintknapper
Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:45 am
Immigration Border Michigan
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dukalmighty »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:19 am
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As i was coming back into the US from Canada on 2/8/2008,I was passing through inspection when the border guards asked if i had any guns,almost...
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When I was a kid ... about 50 years ago ... my family would drive from South, South Texas to Lowell, MA every other year to see my Grandparents. Dad...
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Last post by locknload
Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:06 pm
Grapevine Citizen's Police Academy
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hi-power »
Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:54 pm
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My wife and I decided to take advantage of a free program offered by our local police department called the Citizen's Police Academy. It's a 14-week...
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KB, I agree that in this case verbal notice means squat. Had I known that before I went there, (I should have known, but didn't), I still would not...
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Last post by hi-power
Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:38 am
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