Authors: Some Cop Dude
Ask a Cop: DMV Cop
Is the guard at the D.M.V. a police officer? If so, is he being punished by having to work at the D.M.V.? … read more
Ask a Cop: 411 on the 911
I’ve called 911 a few times in my time, and I’m interested in how responders coordinate between different 911-affiliated departments. I’ve seen an ambulance and cop cars show up to a call, and when I’ve called about a friend who was homeless who was experiencing a health emergency, there weren’t any cops, just ambulances, and my friend got the attention he needed. … read more
Ask a Cop: Correctional Officers
The current identifier for holding facilities now is “Adult Detention Center,” which is supposed to be kinder and gentler. I have no experience in corrections, FYI. Although some of the officers you encounter in jail are sworn peace officers, the majority are correctional officers (CO), an entirely different training and certification. COs have one foot in the law enforcement door that may one day lead to being a sworn police officer. … read more
Ask a Cop: Fashion Police
I just saw another cop pull over near a sidewalk and arrest a guy—possibly, a drug dealer. Had the cop not pulled him over, I would have just assumed he was just another dude with a ’90s fashion sense (I’m pretty sure he was wearing Adidas snap-away pants) walking down the sidewalk. … read more
Ask a Cop: Santa Cop
Illustration: Brighton Metz dear santa cop during the holidays i drive from many places to others on christmas eve and christmas day. stress is usually high and i admit to
Ask a Cop: Cyborg Cop
Illustration: Brighton Metz Dear RoboCop, The year is 21XX. Biker gangs run rampant in the streets of Megacity Salt Lake, fueled by cyber drugs and illegal cybernetic implants. Megacorporations run
Ask a Cop: El Chapo and International Jurisdiction
Dear Cop, El Chapo escaping is now old news, but it still makes me wonder about how federal agencies operate in the way of nabbing international perps. I’ve heard
Ask a Cop: Cyber Crimes
Strap on your Ray-Bans and ‘jack into the ‘net. This month, the Cop addresses Cyber Crime. … read more
Ask a Cop: Courage
Hey Mr. Cop, What is the most impressive cop thing that you’ve ever done? What is it in your career as a cop that you’re most proud of? -Curious about
Ask a Cop: Type-A
Hey, Copface (I say that with oh, so much love), What it is? So I’ve heard it repeated, from time to time, that “cops tend to be/are overwhelmingly Type-A