Note: Our regular writer, Cory Tchida, is getting some expert training this month so we have checked in with Quora and CopTalk for some helpful law enforcement tips. If a cop already has someone pulled over on the side of the road, and you swerve
Jim Doherty, 20+ years as an officer at local, state and federal levels. What are/were your favorite and least favourite parts of being a cop, and why? I became a cop for lots of reasons, but if I had to pinpoint a moment in which I
Assistant Chief Cory Tchida Have you (the department) ever had to respond to a call you realized was really only to test your response time? Or just to scare someone? I can’t think of a case here where that has happened but it does happen. Nationally
Have you ever written a ticket for or arrested another officer? Contrary to popular belief, law enforcement officers are not above the law. It is unfortunate but officers do get arrested. I have never personally arrested another officer but I have been fortunate enough to
How many laws does Santa Claus break in the normal execution of his duties? Santa Claus is involved in many regulatory and federal criminal infractions even before he starts his ride on Christmas Eve. Long before Dec 25, he is actively engaged in full-time surveillance of 1.9
Is it just an urban myth that officers touch the car or the trunk to leave fingerprints in case something happens? No, it is not an urban myth. Officers used to do it to leave fingerprints (before departments began video recording everything) and to make sure
Is it okay to turn right from the center lane if the signal over that lane does not have the green arrow? I see people doing this at Austin and Williams all the time. Because of the way that particular lane is marked, it is permissible
We are pleased to have Police Chief Wayne Nero and Assistant Chief Cory Tchida featured in the Advocate on a regular basis. Can you explain how the new Community program might emphasize police efficiency in the community? The purpose of the CommUNITY program at the end