Stupid Cop

[KenP]

The first ride-along I did sucked. The officer was reactive, not-proactive. He just sat around waiting for a call, not really making himself visible.

My third ride-along was the best. It was set up by my Trooper friend. I rode with a buddy of his on the Portsmouth PD. AWESOME!!!

Right out of the box we went to a place called "Hell's Kitchen" by way of curb hopping, driving through the basketball courts, etc. Got there just in time for a Narc bust. The officer told me to watch my back if I got out since I was wearing a tie and jacket. I got out, but kept looking around.

Then we had the bottle winged at us.

Later we hit another ghetto and damn if he didn't go chasing some other thug.

Again, none of this happened at the Beach. I doubt "Cops" will ever come here again. Did you see that episode? Boring....

Had the unfortunate chance to see this the day after Thanksgiving:
http://content.hamptonroads.com/stor...932&ran=242759

State trooper hit, killed by driver on U.S. 58 near Emporia


Robert A. Hill Sr.

By LINDA MCNATT AND STEVE STONE, The Virginian-Pilot
? November 25, 2006 | Last updated 12:36 PM Nov. 27

SOUTHAMPTON - A State Police trooper was struck by a passing car and killed Friday as he stood on the side of U.S. 58 after issuing a summons to a motorist.
Robert A. Hill Sr., 42, of Courtland, was outside of his unmarked patrol car near Adams Grove, about six miles east of Emporia, said State Police spokesman Sgt. D.S. Carr.
Hill had served nearly 20 years with the State Police.
"This incredible tragedy is not only impacting the members of our department, but those within the Franklin and Southampton communities," said Col. W. Steven Flaherty, superintendent of the State Police.