Tux of Borg

I was just talking about this with a group of Canadian born hockey players in my league. This is what they were saying: 1). Yes, you be waiting for a hip replacement, but you won't be turned away for a heart attack so something serious. 2). One guy had an ankle replacement in Canada by a top surgeon, Another time he had to go to the ER in the US to get 4 stitches by a Nurse Practitoner. He paid more for the 4 stitches here in the US than the surgery in Canada. 3). They blame the high prices here on the lobbyist and everyone having their hand in the cookie jar.

I'm out of market and pay for the sport packages through my ps3. Sunday Ticket: $250 MLB.tv: $125 NHL Centerice: $50 There is a limit on what I'm willing to pay to watch sports. I'm not sure what it is but when/if the time comes i think Sunday ticket will be the first to go. It's the most expensive and has the least options (only Sunday games, no on demand) of the three.

This is why you park a marked patrol unit in front of walmart on Christmas Eve.

Giuliani did that in NYC, which is how a lot of the homeless ended up here. I've suggested doing the same thing here, but there are those that welcome unregistered sex offenders with long criminal histories to our area.

North Charleston is a pretty rough area. They have gun shot monitors installed in the city to detect and triangulate all the shootings they have.

3:06 left and Denver is down by 3. Here comes Tebow!

Tebow!

We did Liberty of the Sea last January.

I heard JoePa was available.

He is the only one running willing to significantly cut and limit government. The problem is he needs a reality check in regards to his foreign policy.

Question: Can someone detain you for shoplifting? Answer: Yes, my state gives citizens arrest powers in regards to a larceny. So no, it's not a violation of your 4th amendment rights. In regards to Walmart, in which I have personally prosecuted hundreds of shoplifting cases over the years. They will approach you at the door, identify themselves as Wal-Mart personal, and ask to speak with you. If you tell them to pound sand and walk away, they won't jump on top of you and restrain you. They will however call the police and follow you to your vehicle. Upon police arrival you will be detained while the incident is investigated. In my experience with the Walmart stores in my area, they will usually tresspass you from the store for life. Loss prevention personal will also fax your photo to other stores in the area. So even if you didn't shoplift, you still caused an unnecessary scene and tied up police and store personal on a non issue.

I will start out saying that Walmart has the best loss prevention of any store I have ever seen. If a stolen credit card is used at their store, all they have to do is put the credit card number into their computer, and it will pull up the video of the register and the person that used it. They have people in plain clothes walking the store looking for shoplifters, and somebody in their back room actively looking over the cameras. Then you have the door checkers at the door. In my state, a larceny is something you can make a citizens arrest for. I don't know of a judge out there that would sign a kidnapping (false imprisonment as you call it) warrant that starts off with, the front door sensors went off and the subject refused to stop for loss prevention personal on request. If you refuse to stop, they will call the police and follow you to your car. Upon police arrival, you will most likely be tresspassed off the property for life. On top of that you will be detained by police while the store video is reviewed. So yeah, don't stop and make a small issue into something big.

It looks like it came from Larken Rose. He has done time in jail for not paying his taxes. I monitor our local occupy website daily, and some of the more extreme posters are no stranger to law enforcement.

Retatta, the official dish of occupy wall street protesters.

We've already had this discussion over on Officer.com Some facts to add to the discussion: 1 - The videotaper is a professional protester; yes, the ones that go to any and all lengths to precipitate a Police response which they can later claim was "too far", "unprofessional", or broke some other kind of moral rule. 2 - The RPD Officer involved NEVER ONCE asked, directed, or demanded that said protester stop video-taping, only that she remove herself from the scene (and yes, politely, and numerous times). 3 - Not so long ago, an RPD Police Officer, Anthony DiPonzio, was ambushed and sniped IN THE HEAD from afar. Luckily, Tony survived and is still making wonderful progress in recovering. Unfortunately, the "wonderful" citizens of the Rochester community have nothing better to do than to interpose themselves in Police activities hoping that they get the chance to do just this - force Officers to deal with them, muddy-up an active investigation, and get their fifteen minutes of YouTube fame.

Legalizing pot won't end the war on drugs.

A lie, or filing a false police report is a crime. There are also civilly remedies you can take against your accuser(s) after the criminal portion of the case is over. As far as your criminal case goes, the law enforcement officer arrested you after getting several sworn statements from witnesses that stated they observed you arouse yourself in public. The officer acted in good faith and arrested you based on these statements. Has nothing to do with the crime you are charged with. Again, this is not a requirement for the crime you are charged with. A warrant affidavit is usually written by a police officer. If this is the case, that is proper terminology for what you did.

There is evidence against you. The police have sworn statements that corroborate each other from multiple credible witnesses. These people don't know you have have no prejudice against you. That is enough Probable Cause to get a warrant from any neutral magistrate or judge I have ever met. Now getting a conviction from a jury is another story.

I haven't done a pretrial hearing in 3 or 4 years. Now days, it's just a meeting between the prosecutor and defense attorneys. Both parties sit down, look at the evidence, and then a plea is typically worked out.

The businesses (restaurant/hotels) shut their doors because of the crime, because their employees couldn't make it to work, and because they lost money during black bike week. Traditionally this week brings in a crowd that walks out on their food bills and tear up hotel rooms. The NAACP sued the businesses that closed their doors and later settled with them. Now everyone stays open for both rallies. Although there is a spike in crime this week, MB has high crime all year long. Myrtle Beach ranked as 4th most dangerous spring break destination. Myrtle Beach Crime Stats

Video of shooting:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/police-blotter/ 4/4/2011: Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel is arrested for theft, a Class D felony, in Indiana. 4/3/2011: Raiders WR Louis Murphy is arrested for possession of a drug without a valid prescription, failure to obey a police officer and resisting arrest without violence. 3/30/2011: Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib is arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. 3/25/2011: Eagles OT Jason Peters is arrested for loud music and disturbing the peace. 3/25/2011: Packers DL Johnny Jolly is arrested for possession of codeine. 3/19/2011: Cowboys CB Bryant McCann is arrested for public intoxication. 3/17/2011: Raiders OL Mario Henderson is arrested for carrying a concealed firearm. 3/12/2011: Vikings CB Chris Cook is arrested for brandishing a handgun. 3/4/2011: Eagles OT King Dunlap is arrested for reckless driving and disorderly conduct. 3/4/2011: Bucs director of pro scouting Shelton Quarles is arrested for DUI. 2/25/2011: Rams scout Luke Driscoll is arrested for public intoxication and public nudity. 2/12/2011: Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth is charged with assault. 2/12/2011: Raiders RB Michael Bush is arrested for drunk driving. 1/31/2011: Vikings DE Everson Griffen is arrested for felony battery. 1/28/2011: Vikings DE Everson Griffen is arrested for public intoxication. 1/18/2011: Broncos RB Laurence Maroney is arrested on weapons charges. 12/27/2010: Redskins DT Joe Joseph is arrested for DUI. 12/26/2010: Ravens LB Sergio Kindle is arrested for DUI. 12/20/2010: Broncos LB Kevin Alexander is arrested for assault and battery. 12/13/2010: Bucs LB Geno Hayes is arrested on misdemeanor trespassing charges. 12/10/2010: Broncos CB Perrish Cox is arrested for sexual assault. 11/27/2010: Saints DE Will Smith is arrested for domestic violence. 11/19/2010: Buccaneers WR Mike Williams is arrested for suspicion of DUI. 11/13/2010: Seahawks DE Raheem Brock is arrested for DUI. 11/12/2010: Broncos LB D.J. Williams is arrested for suspicion of DUI. 10/24/2010: Broncos LB Elvis Dumervil is arrested for assault. 10/23/2010: Buccaneers TE Jerramy Stevens is arrested for felony possession of cannabis with intent to distribute, felony possession of cannabis, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. 10/20/2010: Colts P Patrick McAfee is arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct. 10/5/2010: Panthers WR Dwayne Jarrett is arrested for DUI. 9/25/2010: Patriots DB Bret Lockett is arrested for disorderly conduct and “failure to move.” 9/21/10: Jets WR Braylon Edwards is arrested for DUI. 9/18/10: Ravens assistant coach Andy Moeller is arrested for DUI. 9/3/10: Colts DT Fili Moala is arrested for DUI. 8/30/10: Bucs assistant defensive line coach Chris Mosley is arrested for DUI. 8/17/10: Browns DB Gerard Lawson pleads no contest to DUI charges. 8/9/10: Colts DT John Gill is arrested for public intoxication. 8/8/10: Browns DB Gerard Lawson is charged with drunk driving and hit-skip. 7/24/10: Rams CB Jerome Murphy is arrested for driving without a valid license. 7/19/10: Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux pleads no contest to marijuana possession. 7/18/10: Jaguars Senior Sales Manager, Season and Premium Seating, Thomas Patterson is arrested for disorderly intoxication/public disturbance and resisting an officer without violence. 7/13/10: Browns DT Shaun Rogers enters a diversion program following an arrest for attempting to board a plane with a gun. 7/3/10: Seahawks RB Quinton Ganther is arrested for DUI. 6/29/2010: Bengals RB Cedric Benson is arrested for assault with injury. 6/26/2010: Lions president Tom Lewand is arrested for DUI. 6/16/2010: Titans DE Derrick Morgan is arrested for speeding and driving with an expired license. 6/13/2010: Titans QB Vince Young is cited for misdemeanor assault. 6/12/2010: 49ers DT Ray McDonald is arrested for suspicion of DUI. 5/26/2010: Dolphins DE Phillip Merling is arrested for aggravated battery. 5/24/2010: Chargers S Kevin Ellison is arrested for possession of 100 Vicodin pills. 5/23/2010: Saints rookie Harry Coleman is arrested for simple battery. 5/16/2010: Buccaneers WR Mario Urrutia is arrested for a misdemeanor drivers license violation. 5/4/2010: Bengals WR Maurice Purify is arrested for disorderly conduct. 4/30/2010: Chargers WR Vincent Jackson pleads guilty to knowingly driving with a suspended license. 4/27/2010: Free-agent S Clinton Hart is arrested for domestic battery. 4/17/2010: Browns RB Chris Jennings is arrested for suspicion of assault. 4/10/2010: Seahawks LB Leroy Hill is arrested for domestic violence. 4/1/2010: Browns DT Shaun Rogers is arrested for possession of a weapon. 4/1/2010: Seahawks LB Leroy Hill pleads guilty to marijuana possession. 3/27/10: Cardinals LB Joey Porter is arrested for DUI, resisting arrest, and assaulting a peace officer. 3/26/10: Bears OL Lance Louis pleads guilty to misdemeanor battery. 3/19/10: Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown is arrested on suspicion of DUI. 3/13/10: Packers TE Spencer Havner is arrested for DUI. 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previously charged with DUI, pleads guilty to reckless operation of a vehicle. 5/27/09: Falcons OT Quinn Ojinaka is arrested for misdemeanor battery. 5/24/09: Dolphins DT Randy Starks is arrested for aggravated battery. 5/18/09: Texans G Brandon Walker is arrested for DUI. 5/14/09: Bills FB Corey McIntyre is arrested for misdemeanor exposure of his sexual organs. 5/6/09: Bucs WR Anthony Mix is indicted for having sex with a minor. 5/3/09: Saints WR Biren Ealy and TE Kolomona Kapanui are arrested on various charges, including obscenity, disturbing the peace by being drunk in public, and lewd conduct. 4/25/09: Chargers LB Shaun Phillips is charged with misdemeanor battery. 4/11/09: Bills S Donte Whitner is arrested for aggravated disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. 4/5/09: Bengals CB Leon Hall is arrested and charged with DUI. 4/2/09: Browns WR Donte’ Stallworth is charged with DUI manslaughter. 3/24/09: Chiefs RB Larry Johnson pleads guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace. 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police officer. 2/11/09: Bills RB Marshawn Lynch is charged with misdemeanor possession of a concealed firearm. 2/8/09: Colts DT Darrell Reid is arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing. 2/5/09: Chiefs TE Michael Merritt is arrested for suspicion of marijuana possession.

Not all the cars in line get checked. When the cars start to get backed up we perform a 'flush' and let everyone through. Once the last car is through and there is a break in traffic, the head of the checkpoint will say we are stopping the next car that is coming through. The reason why we wait for a break in traffic is so we can't be accused of profiling vehicles. I've always felt that checkpoints are more of a presence thing. The stats will vary depending on where the checkpoint is held, but typically the stats aren't as high as people would think. If you have a checkpoint in a low income/high crime area, you are going to see a lot of unsafe vehicles, faulty equipment, suspended license, no insurance, etc... If you hold a checkpoint in a higher income/low crime area, you'll have the same amount of contacts but won't have anything to write them for.

I wouldn't say just to watch for cars that turn around. However, we do put a vehicle near the entrance of the chute to go after cars that try to avoid the check point. And in my experience, most of the stops end up in tickets and arrests. The public demands that checkpoints be fair and impartial. If we have a nighttime checkpoint in a high crime area, the next checkpoint needs to be during the daytime in a low crime area. It's not as simple as setting up a checkpoint down the street from your local bar every weekend. I personally don't have a problem with people having a radar detector or using an app like Trapster. If i see that one of my radar spots gets listed on Trapster, i just move to another location. The ultimate goal is for safe driving and if an app tells them i am sitting there, then they are going to drive safer. As far as radar detectors go, if the officer is properly running radar/lidar that radar detector is worthless. I don't 'transmit' on my radar until until after i get a good visual speed estimate of the vehicle. By the time the violator hears his detector going off, I'm already locked in.

How many of these pension systems are broke because the state used it as their personally piggy bank?