arrogant asshole cop arrests a firefighter who was providing a traffic protection for ambulance crew helping rollover victims

The LA Times has a good recap of the issue: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-firefigher-chp-claim-20140325,0,1997161.story#axzz2x0DDSSbM

Engineer Jacob Gregoire was handcuffed and placed in the rear seat of a CHP cruiser after he refused to move his fire truck, which was parked in the center divider of Interstate 805 on the night of Feb. 4. The truck was partially blocking the lane closest to the divider to protect ambulance crews working to aid two people injured when a Mustang hit a cement barrier and rolled over, according to Chula Vista Fire Department officials.

The claim against the CHP filed by Gregoire alleges that the arrest was illegal and obstructed Gregoire and other emergency responders from caring for the accident victims. It accuses the arresting CHP officer, Sergio Flores, of arrogance, bullying and ill will.

When Flores was ordered to release Gregoire, he said, “This is not over yet. You are not being arrested, but I am not done with you. You’re going to have to answer for your actions,” according to the claim.

“This is all about ego of the CHP officer. It has nothing to do with authority at the scene,” said Dan Gilleon, Gregoire’s attorney. “This is not an isolated incident. The same office has done this in the past and done this since, so this is not a problem they are trying to fix. They are trying to sweep this under the rug.”

Firefighter Files Claim Against CHP:

found on http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/03/25/firefighter-arrested-at-accident-files-claim-against-chp/#axzz2wzFRjExi

next time you hear that police forces have not enough budget, look at how many cars, trucks, and SUVs they have parked that they aren't using. Waste of resources.

Always set your cell phone to record any police interaction, they sure as hell aren't going to be honest when acting foolishly unprofessional

You can guess from the look of this cop he's not even close to being in control of his emotions. Power corrupts, and most cops and politicians fall from grace fast.

Learn the rules, always cooperate, and don't let them know you are aware of the laws, just bust them with the video after, and sue them in court. With a bulletproof video, you'll be rich fast

No doubt the cop when finding the cell phone recording him turned it around to hide him planting the false evidence. Think they don't? Corrupt ones do. See the movie training day, then plan ahead and record everything. They are public servants, taking pay from the govt, and legally you can record them on the job.

For a local news channel look at the story: http://www.newschannel5.com/category/125220/video-landing-page?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9083772

NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather

ever sneak up behind a cop who is running radar? It makes them touchy.

Police car with racing stripes... why didn't Herbie ever get chased by this Brazilian VW bug?

Found on http://flaviogomes.warmup.com.br/ 

Possible solution to police misconduct, and great use of evidence gathering in any case for or against them

full story at http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/04/california-police-body-cameras-cuts-violence-complaints-rialto

from the previous age of sexist segragation

found on http://flaviogomes.warmup.com.br/2012/09/prende-eu-33/ 

Christmas delivery intercepted by cops for some unknown reason. 40 boxes in xmas wrapping paper containing pot, 20 pounds total

A Miami man was caught trying to bring a green Christmas up to the folks of Pennsylvania. Randy Jesus Valdivia, a 38-year-old resident of Surfside, wasn't driving a sleigh, but instead a 2014 Dodge Caravan. On Thursday afternoon, police pulled over the vehicle for displaying "criminal activity indicators" in a small town near the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.

According to the Centre Daily Times, police were suspicious of the several wrapped Christmas presents in the car. Valdivia gave the permission to search the car. The police just couldn't wait until Christmas and opened the present early.

Inside the wrapped boxes they found sealed plastic bags of marijuana. Forty of them in fact. All in all Valdivia had about 20 pounds of pot wrapped as Christmas presents. The street value was estimated to be about $160,000.

Valdivia was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver.

Valdivia had previously been charged with possession of marijuana in Miami-Dade back in 2003, but those charges were ultimately dismissed. Charges of grand theft and assaults back in the '90s were similarly dismissed.

info from http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/12/miami_man_caught_with_160k_of.php

My question, what tips cops off that a 2014 Caravan on a freeway is suspicious?

Valdivia is not white, is it possible that Pennsylvania cops are trained to consider Spanish heritage a “criminal indicator?"

After running a check on Valdivia’s license and registration, the police came up empty handed -- he was clean.

Yet, before letting him go, officers asked him for permission to search his vehicle. Unfortunately, the man consented to the search, which led to officers ripping open the Christmas presents where they discovered 40 vacuum-sealed bricks of weed -- valued at $160,000. http://www.hightimes.com/read/pot-smuggling-jesus-busted-pa

So, nothing in the report says erratic driving or breaking ANY traffic law, and the license plate checked out legal. So why pull him over? Even his drivers license came up clean. 

investigation in New Orleans finds traffic court judge seasoned traffic law violator (surprise!)

An investigation by WWLTV in New Orleans found that several traffic court judges and clerks were using illegal license plates and lights on their taxpayer funded cars. Yes, they get free cars.

 According to the report, five taxpayer-funded cars had been outfitted with blue emergency dashboard lights, which is a violation of state law.

 Judge Jones III also had another piece of equipment on his car that was a potential traffic violation: A plastic cover over his license plate that reflects flash cameras like those used to collect tickets for driving violations. Using the plastic cover is another violation of state law.

Found on http://autos.aol.com/article/traffic-officials-illegal-plates/

Utah State Trooper Lisa Steed ruined lives of dozens of people... by trying to have the best stats for DUI tickets, and she was awarded cop of the year. Her victims? Lost their cars, jobs, etc because cops are not honest

State trooper Lisa Steed was honored inside the state police force for busting an extraordinary number of drunk drivers. But some of her convictions were subsequently over-turned, and the trooper was reprimanded and then fired for making false arrests.

If you add up all the cases these attorneys think are out there, the lawsuit could potentially cost Steed and the Utah Highway Patrol $20 million.

 Found on http://autos.aol.com/article/Massachusetts-highway-safety-driving-record-Sheila-Burgess/

What gets me - her co-workers and supervisors, and dept head, etc did not question the complaints, or the stats, of a solo cop making incredible numbers of DUI arrests of poor people who couldn't afford a lawyer.

So, any one else feel that if you aren't a cop or a lawyer you haven't got a chance?

Just days ago I posted several instances of corrupt cops http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2014/02/out-rage-ous-police-actions-in-news-its.html

What the hell went wrong? When did cops lose their honor, integrity, and dignity?

New Hampshire city attorney sues parking meter feeders, they are cutting into city revenue by preventing the meter maids from writing tickets

The city of Keene, N.H., has sued a group that feeds change into parking meters that are about to expire, saying members are harassing parking enforcement officers.

The group calls itself "Robin Hood of Keene." Members walk city streets with rolls of dimes and quarters to feed the meters. WMUR-TV reports the city accuses the group of interfering with officers' work. It asks them to stay at least 50 feet away.

The group records its time outside and posts videos online, sometimes showing members following the officers.

The city says one officer suffered stress, anxiety and heart palpitations from the group's actions. Group member Garret Ean says he's not trying to cause any medical problems. He says he tries to keep a good demeanor with all the parking meter enforcers.

Found on http://autos.aol.com/article/parking-meter-new-hampshire-keene-police-robin-hood/