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[Tech Tim]

Happy Friday!

Saw this on another forum, just might have to give it a try...

 

[Laststand]

We haven’t had a good snow storm in years up in NYC. Winters haven’t been like they use too.

Anything below 70 degrees and I'm cold. My southern wife always asks how I stood growing up in upstate NY - told her I just didn't know any better.

 

[M_Pluto]

In general, I say in general because it is not all encompassing. The US police departments have seen a push to militarize them over the last thirty years. They are all in combat dressed out. Tactical uniforms and so on. They have left the professional uniforms that they wore for years and years. Unfortunately it has not work well for them in general. As with anything, the way you dress impacts perception. Police get dressed like the military and they no longer get treated like someone who is there to protect and serve. They are dressed to be intimidating and often act the part and get received as being intimidating causing people to act negatively towards them.

Just as you get treated and feel different while wearing nice suit vs, a wife beater and flip flops, As a law enforcement officer you are perceived and treated differently depending on how you are dressed.

This type of uniform will get a different reaction

than this uniform.

Our police departments have made a mistake in making the normal cop into a tactical dressed uniform officer. Basic human will act the way they are dressed. Different moods for different outfits. Dress like a soldier, act like a soldier. Dress like professional that goal is to protect and serve and they will act like they are there to protect and serve. So before This goes off the rail. NOTE this is a general statement. There will always be exceptions to the rule.

Of course there is a time and a place for tactical dress, but for the most part that dress should be reserved for SWAT type operations.

Actually, this reminds me of how the first police force in England was formed, and the requirements to be an officer as well as to remain an officer.

Quote below from Wikipedia

The government intentionally tried to avoid creating any likeness between the police and a military force; in particular the officers of the new police force were not armed, and a blue uniform was chosen that was dissimilar to those used by the army.

In addition to those choices above, there was a very concentrated effort for those men to be involved members of the community they worked in, to not only live in, but have a vested interest in the community or area they worked in. There were a bunch of other requirements like standards of dress, quality of character, as well as an "unblemished past", etc that mattered a lot. So overall the point of the London Metro Police was to build trust and a feeling of safety amongst the communities they were policing.

 

[wibornz]

Happy Friday!

Saw this on another forum, just might have to give it a try...

Grabbing a pen and heading out to all the Jo Ann Fabric, Michaels and Hobby Lobby. Maybe even Planet Fitness.

 

[obwahn]

Looks great Mike and the same brand we have in our current house - Navien? I always used Rinai but the plumber here liked and recommended Navien, works fantastic so far and very efficient.

Yep, Navien.

 

[obwahn]

Mornin Jeep Peeps!

Late arrival. Spent a bit of time doing this this morning:

Then I had a visitor. @Runngun18 stopped by to see what mess I've gotten myself into. Clearly he's not too bright, he's coming back tomorrow morning to pitch in. lol
I was obligated to also give him a tour of the Embassy.

Just kidding, Paul. Really enjoyed meeting you.

 

[cosine]

Morning/Afternoon, Folks.
Late start today. We'll be experiencing Ian as rain starting tonight into Sunday.

same here. i gotta get out and mow the lawn after i catch up on here.

 

[Krondor]

Happy Friday!

Saw this on another forum, just might have to give it a try...

My brother posted that on Facebook.


I was going to share here too, but too late!

 

[cosine]

Jim and I met in karate class

that must of been interesting.

 

[JL GOAT]

Mornin Jeep Peeps!

Late arrival. Spent a bit of time doing this this morning:

Then I had a visitor. @Runngun18 stopped by to see what mess I've gotten myself into. Clearly he's not too bright, he's coming back tomorrow morning to pitch in. lol
I was obligated to also give him a tour of the Embassy.

Just kidding, Paul. Really enjoyed meeting you.

Mr. Ambassador, Tear down that wall.

 

[Maverick909]

Abi was the first woman I met after the service. I knew she was IT. We moved in together a week later, married 18 months after that (extra $50/mo on the GI Bill!), and have been together 53 years now.

That i can say is a wonderful story. I don't get to hear about those much these days. everyone i know ends up divorced at least once. I plan one keep this girl forever. I know ill purpose at some point in the near future! congratulations on 53 years!

 

[Krondor]

 

[U EEDIOT]

MFBT!

 

[M_Pluto]

So I got some good news today, I spoke to my guy at the dealership, and asked him if there was a way I could get a lift & not kill my warrenty. The usually clueless guy actually had an answer for once! So I was told if I got it done through an accredited shop I should be fine. One thing that wasn't clear is if "accredited shop" meant a dealer shop, or if any properly licensed mechanic shop in town.

I'd prefer to avoid letting the people I. The service shop getting their grubby little hands on BeeBee. Don't trust them to not fuck her up.

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