Radar detector!!

[cnfowler]

Re: Radar detector!!

Yea. Checking mirrors are VERY IMPORTANT! its like a good habit...i do it ALL the time. My dad always ask, "what u looking around for". lol. I feel better, safer, more comfortable while knowing whats around me

People today are so focused on whats ahead until they forget whats behind and to the sides of them are just as important. Its nice to hear you're aware of your surroundings while driving. You're already leaps and bounds ahead of most drivers today. Very nice, Sir.


Colin

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: Radar detector!!

People today are so focused on whats ahead until they forget whats behind and to the sides of them are just as important. Its nice to hear you're aware of your surroundings while driving. You're already leaps and bounds ahead of most drivers today. Very nice, Sir.


Colin

Thanks Colin. U kno, i just wanna say thanks for being an LEO. Its VERY dangerous and it takes A LOT to do what u do. U risk it everyday to make sure that things run smoothly. I may not "LOVE" leo's when i get caught doing something wrong (speeding), but when ever I NEEDED yall, yall got there and did the job right. Thanks for what you do, seriously. Keep it up. God Bless You and your family....patrol safley

[HealthyCivic]

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Those things are becoming obsolete. Have you ever heard of LIDAR? It uses a laser and you cannot escape it. Once the signal is sent, you are caught and done and it cannot be anyone else as it is aimed at your vehicle specifically like a gun.

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: Radar detector!!

Those things are becoming obsolete. Have you ever heard of LIDAR? It uses a laser and you cannot escape it. Once the signal is sent, you are caught and done and it cannot be anyone else as it is aimed at your vehicle specifically like a gun.

Radar is def not obsolete. X-band radar is. Expect for one county is TX that is still using it. Only like 20% of US officers use laser. Mostly State agencies. U can pick up laser interference that bounces off of other cars, espically if there is a lot of traffic on the road. The is why it is very important to never speed alone. I always make sure i have a rabbit. And yes, Laser Jammers and Viel protection are being looked into for added protection....but im not a HUGE speeder and personally right now I dont beilieve it is feesible to add a $1,000+ in a jamming system.....

[cnfowler]

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Thanks Colin. U kno, i just wanna say thanks for being an LEO.

Thank you. This is definitely a thankless job, so I do appreciate the kind words.

...I may not "LOVE" leo's when i get caught doing something wrong...

Who does? Heck, we're just like everyone else; we make mistakes, too. When I've done something wrong while driving, i think "good grief, its a good thing there wasn't a cop around!"

Thanks for what you do, seriously. Keep it up. God Bless You and your family....patrol safley

Thank you, thank you, thank you.


Colin

[f86sabjf]

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Colin first of all thanks for talking about this and keeping it civil.

I know if Iplay fast I will possibly have to pay the price. Just today FHP took aim at me on I-4 in my car in my avatar. What he didnt realize was that A) I saw him way out of range B) I dont understand why he would have shot my car with KA band at 300ft or less. He was in plain view and I was at the tail of a pack of cars traveling 70 in a 65. I would call that profiling. Could you give me your opinion from a LEO's point of view why he might have done that??. I do run a radar detector and dont expect a break from any LEO . I use my rd as a tool just as you guys use your rd guns and have no hard feelings towards any officers that catch me.

Again as many have said Thank You for being out there for us if we need you.

[cnfowler]

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Colin first of all thanks for talking about this and keeping it civil.

I know if Iplay fast I will possibly have to pay the price. Just today FHP took aim at me on I-4 in my car in my avatar. What he didnt realize was that A) I saw him way out of range B) I dont understand why he would have shot my car with KA band at 300ft or less. He was in plain view and I was at the tail of a pack of cars traveling 70 in a 65. I would call that profiling. Could you give me your opinion from a LEO's point of view why he might have done that??. I do run a radar detector and dont expect a break from any LEO . I use my rd as a tool just as you guys use your rd guns and have no hard feelings towards any officers that catch me.

Again as many have said Thank You for being out there for us if we need you.

Funny you ask. I was a Trooper with FHP for 6 years before coming out here.

First off, RADAR cannot be "focused" onto one car out of a group of cars. RADAR covers everything. Think of it as a cone. As it leaves the antenna, it gets wider and wider the further out it travels. LIDAR is what is pinpoint. Its like shooting fish in a barrel.

The Trooper wasn't singling you out, or profiling you. He merely activated his RADAR to clock a vehicle he was interested in. You just happened to be in the area.

It is not uncommon, especially on busy roads like I-4, for an LEO to clock cars that are close to the car. I've clocked people at distances less than 100 feet. As for the Trooper being in the open, great! We aren't suppose to hide. In fact, FHP's policy prohibits hiding while conducting speed enforcement.

Hope this helps.


Colin

[kellyinkc]

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Funny you ask. I was a Trooper with FHP for 6 years before coming out here.

First off, RADAR cannot be "focused" onto one car out of a group of cars. RADAR covers everything. Think of it as a cone. As it leaves the antenna, it gets wider and wider the further out it travels. LIDAR is what is pinpoint. Its like shooting fish in a barrel.

The Trooper wasn't singling you out, or profiling you. He merely activated his RADAR to clock a vehicle he was interested in. You just happened to be in the area.

It is not uncommon, especially on busy roads like I-4, for an LEO to clock cars that are close to the car. I've clocked people at distances less than 100 feet. As for the Trooper being in the open, great! We aren't suppose to hide. In fact, FHP's policy prohibits hiding while conducting speed enforcement.

Hope this helps.


Colin

Not supposed to hide???? Here in Missouri one guy sits on a overpass with LIDAR with several LEO's on the on ramp out of site. LIDAR does spread its beam but not near as much as RADAR.
If coming through KC be on the look out for a Ford F-250,dark blue..........

I do respect LEO's for it is a thankless job.

A new thing here is the license plate recognition system, I notice a few squad cars have these devices on deck lid.

[SX4DUDE2013]

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Colin first of all thanks for talking about this and keeping it civil.

I know if Iplay fast I will possibly have to pay the price. Just today FHP took aim at me on I-4 in my car in my avatar. What he didnt realize was that A) I saw him way out of range B) I dont understand why he would have shot my car with KA band at 300ft or less. He was in plain view and I was at the tail of a pack of cars traveling 70 in a 65. I would call that profiling. Could you give me your opinion from a LEO's point of view why he might have done that??. I do run a radar detector and dont expect a break from any LEO . I use my rd as a tool just as you guys use your rd guns and have no hard feelings towards any officers that catch me.

Again as many have said Thank You for being out there for us if we need you.

srry about the citation? (if u got one) I hight doubt u did for a 70 in a 65? But i used to lived in FL off I-4, about 30 min north of Orlando in Lake Mary/Heathrow? Do u kno where that is?

[Underdawg736]

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If he said he did get one for 70 in a 65, then he must have been doing 70 give or take if the officer rounded it off.
Here in Pa the State Troopers used to hide behind trees in the median of the wider highways. I guess they received too many complaints because they can't hide and the trees have been removed.
Another thing is........your radar detector won't save you from the......CELL PHONE! Every single day I hear at least several dozen speeding and reckless driving complaints over the radio from people calling them in from the roads and highways. So if ya ever get nailed even though you didn't pass a cruiser, this probably happened to you.

Be safe y'all!

[f86sabjf]

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srry about the citation? (if u got one) I hight doubt u did for a 70 in a 65? But i used to lived in FL off I-4, about 30 min north of Orlando in Lake Mary/Heathrow? Do u kno where that is?

yes i live in Deltona off of exit 114

no citation though in all fairness FHP seems to be more interested in 80+ for a ticket these days

[f86sabjf]

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Funny you ask. I was a Trooper with FHP for 6 years before coming out here.

First off, RADAR cannot be "focused" onto one car out of a group of cars. RADAR covers everything. Think of it as a cone. As it leaves the antenna, it gets wider and wider the further out it travels. LIDAR is what is pinpoint. Its like shooting fish in a barrel.

The Trooper wasn't singling you out, or profiling you. He merely activated his RADAR to clock a vehicle he was interested in. You just happened to be in the area.

It is not uncommon, especially on busy roads like I-4, for an LEO to clock cars that are close to the car. I've clocked people at distances less than 100 feet. As for the Trooper being in the open, great! We aren't suppose to hide. In fact, FHP's policy prohibits hiding while conducting speed enforcement.

Hope this helps.


Colin

Thanks for replying Colin

The newest thing I've seen them do which i think is really dangerous with todays drivers is park on the left emergency shoulder get out of there car and turnaround and shoot that way. Seems really dangerous and foolish to me. On the plus side they have passed new laws with regards to speed while passing a trooper on the side of the road. You must yield to the next lane if possible or slow way down if you cant. Hopefully this will save some lives.
I like Troop D a lot as they have been my helper and nemesis most of my life.

[f86sabjf]

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If he said he did get one for 70 in a 65, then he must have been doing 70 give or take if the officer rounded it off.
Here in Pa the State Troopers used to hide behind trees in the median of the wider highways. I guess they received too many complaints because they can't hide and the trees have been removed.
Another thing is........your radar detector won't save you from the......CELL PHONE! Every single day I hear at least several dozen speeding and reckless driving complaints over the radio from people calling them in from the roads and highways. So if ya ever get nailed even though you didn't pass a cruiser, this probably happened to you.

Be safe y'all!

In Florida its would be hard to get ticket without a registered radar gun .A cell phone is not good enough. Thats only hear say and an officer would have to witness the action for a ticket to be issued. Not imposssible but most Patrolman would never dream of doing it. Trust me if there is someone smoking along 90+ causing a danger to a crowded roadway i will call *FHP without hesitiation and give them the tag # has anything ever resulted from my calls who knows.
Please correct me if I'm wrong Colin

[cnfowler]

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In Florida its would be hard to get ticket without a registered radar gun .A cell phone is not good enough. Thats only hear say and an officer would have to witness the action for a ticket to be issued. Not imposssible but most Patrolman would never dream of doing it. Trust me if there is someone smoking along 90+ causing a danger to a crowded roadway i will call *FHP without hesitiation and give them the tag # has anything ever resulted from my calls who knows.
Please correct me if I'm wrong Colin

You're right.

Oddly enough, here in Colorado a citizen can call in a traffic complaint. After stopping the vehicle, the reporting party fills out a form explaining what the other driver did. If we feel there is sufficient evidence that the driver broke the law, we can issue a ticket off the reporting party's statement. Crazy, I know, since we never observed the violation. I think its stupid, but that's the way it works here.

Colin

[cnfowler]

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...The newest thing I've seen them do which i think is really dangerous with todays drivers is park on the left emergency shoulder get out of there car and turnaround and shoot that way...

In the metro areas, you work with what you've got. Unfortunately, running LIDAR or RADAR on the shoulder is usually all you've got. Dangerous? Yes, but so is nearly every aspect of our job. That's why we get paid so much!


Colin