Busting Vets?

[11bravo1p]

Glad to have you sergeant.

[IrishJoe3]

Your a police officer now? Good to have you. We need you. I am not posting to break balls. I just want to know if service in Iraq and Afghanistan mean anything to you guys or if it should just bust and cuff.

One of my fellow officers heard that two U.S. Marines were flying home from
Afghanistan to family at a small local airport. He contacted all the local agencies and arranged a welcome home gathering. When those two Marines stepped off the plane, they were greeted by limos for them and their families. As they left the Airport, the road was lined by patrol cars and fire trucks at present arms for the Marines. They were given a motorcade escort to their homes. It was all organized and put on as a complete surprise to the Marines, their families and the Marine Corp.

Yes, I do highly respect my brothers in arms and those that have served, as do most LEOs that I've worked with regardless if they served in the Military or not.

[IrishJoe3]

Glad to have you sergeant.

[SDCutter]

I'm not an LEO, so please forgive the intrusion, but I was a Marine rifle platoon commander in Vietnam and a prosecutor here in California. My mother was a Marine, my father was a sailor, my brother served in the Army, and my first wife in the Navy. My son-in-law is a deputy sheriff. IrishJoe3, you are on the money in my book. Those who serve with honor and dignity and are professional don't expect any special breaks; that they may get a break is because of the way they carry themselves and respond to LEOs, not merely because they served.

I can remember when defense attorneys would seek me out trying to get a special deal for their client because he was a service member and a conviction for substance abuse or DUI might cause him to lose his "secret" clearance. They thought that because of my military background and continued service in the reserves I would be more inclined to help their client. They rarely got it. Why would I want someone like that to have a secret clearance? But when someone came in, stood proud in his uniform, and took responsibility for what he had done -- that was the guy who would often get a break from me.

I was recently coming back from a cutting show in Yuma (horses "cutting" cows) and as I went through the checkpoint coming into California the guy at the checkpoint saw the base sticker on my truck and said, "Thanks for your service." Far different from what we got coming back from Vietnam, and very appreciated. I want to return the favor so I say to all of you LEOs here on CalGuns.net, thank YOU for your service in law enforcement. You are as much a part of keeping us safe as are our men and women in the military. Thank you!

Col. USMCR Ret.

[Eric B]

Busting Vets?

My stance is what you've already read. My attitude and the use of my discretion will rely 100% on the subject's attitude and behavior.

12 years active duty AF, EOD.

[PsychGuy274]

I don't treat anyone differently. I've arrested vets, I've taken them to detox, and I've given them a friendly warning and a handshake. Treating them any different than anyone else is unethical IMO. Maybe that makes me a dick in some people's eyes, but I need to uphold my professional integrity. I warn on most of my contacts anyways.

[urbancommando]

Active duty sure i might cut a break for a traffic stop but anything above an infraction they get the same treatment as anyone else. Hell i had to pile drive a drunk active duty marine into the sidewalk because he was being an jerk

[SoldierLife7]

I'm a veteran..

I don't expect any special treatment for it. If I break the law, I expect to pay the consequences.

[IrishJoe3]

SDCutter, I must say, I had the privilege of meeting a US Marine who was a Sergeant Major during Vietnam. He was in a halfway house, a struggling addict, and a broken old man. But by God, from the spark in his eye to the spring in his step I could tell he was still a U.S. Marine, and it was my honor to shake his hand and thank him for his sacrifice and service.

And the same to you, sir.

[tnlrat37]

As a Vet I don't expect anything, I just try to be professional and respectful and have been let off with warnings most of the time. FYI IrishJoe when I was in the Corps our command directed us to give our military IDs with our DL whenever we came in contact with LEO, so it might not be the guy trying to get off but following orders, however if they are being arrogant pricks then I'm sure they deserve what they get.

[IrishJoe3]

Understood, and I don't have an issue w that. But you know the types I am referring to.

[IrishJoe3]

I had a E2 wave his ID out the window before I got out of my car. When I asked him why he did that, he said "it got me out of a ticket last time".

[yzErnie]

I had a E2 wave his ID out the window before I got out of my car. When I asked him why he did that, he said "it got me out of a ticket last time".

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[bigred1]

I've never been treated any different because of my service, 30 seconds in most officers realize the yes/no sir isn't just an act. But then again I haven't been pulled over since I grew out the high'n tight.

[bigred1]

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Have a nice day!