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What's the appropriate way to approach an officer in a vehicle??

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pclstyle

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Slamming your car into park an inch from his rear bumper, high beams blazing, music blaring, proceeding to jog right up to his driver's side window and bang on it unnecessarily to get his attention, then topping it off by addressing him with some commonly used derogatory slang for a police officer -- is probably not the greatest idea.

Then again, carefully stopping your vehicle 50 yards from him, stripping naked, then going belly down on ground, keeping your hands on your head and inching toward him using only your abdominal muscles (flailing legs could be seen as hostile), then upon arriving at his feet, speaking in a deferential manner with your eyes downcast; all the while ignoring the burning pain of testicles that have been skinned bare from the asphalt -- is obviously not an entirely viable option either.

so how do ya' do it?
 
Ummm walk up to the car and say excuse me officer can I talk to you for a moment?


OTOH, LMAO at your two approaches :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: DougK62
I go to the police station.
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Well, i was wondering more about the situations where you spot an officer with the radar gun out, off to the side of the road, and you want to ask him for directions.
 
Just walk up to them, and knock on their window, and say, would you know the directions to such and such.

Or, if they're outside their vehicle, just say "excuse me" and start yapping.

It's simple. I don't know why you're being so paranoid about it, unless you're wanted, or something else, and are worried about tipping them off.
 
Originally posted by: logic1485
Just walk up to them, and knock on their window, and say, would you know the directions to such and such.

Or, if they're outside their vehicle, just say "excuse me" and start yapping.

It's simple. I don't know why you're being so paranoid about it, unless you're wanted, or something else, and are worried about tipping them off.
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See, for some reason I had the impression that walking up to a police vehicle and knocking on the window was generally considered a bad idea- because those are probably the same actions someone with a more malicious intent (i.e., "i'm going to shoot this cop in the face") would take, and it's likely the cop wouldn't be willing to roll dice on your character.
 
Never approach an officer sitting in a vehicle.
They are "on the job."
If you need to speak to an officer, make an appointment or call in to the station.

Officer's sitting in their car may not want you to see the BJ they're getting from the CI, the donuts sitting inthe front seat, or other "incriminating" evidence.
They do not work for you.
 
You've almost got it with your first approach, but before addressing him, you need to be sure to blow a big cloud of smoke from some sort of cigarette into his face.
 
Ready your sawn-off and march toward him yelling.

A more elaborated method:

Pull your shotgun and march toward him, make sure you wear sunglasses and yell: 'Hasta la vista, baby!"
 
Originally posted by: pclstyle
Originally posted by: logic1485
Just walk up to them, and knock on their window, and say, would you know the directions to such and such.

Or, if they're outside their vehicle, just say "excuse me" and start yapping.

It's simple. I don't know why you're being so paranoid about it, unless you're wanted, or something else, and are worried about tipping them off.
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See, for some reason I had the impression that walking up to a police vehicle and knocking on the window was generally considered a bad idea- because those are probably the same actions someone with a more malicious intent (i.e., "i'm going to shoot this cop in the face") would take, and it's likely the cop wouldn't be willing to roll dice on your character.
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I do that quite often when I'm travelling, never gave it too much thought. I don't know about that in the US though, 'cos I've never done that there. In Europe, I usually do do the aforementioned.

I guess it depends in what area you are approaching the cop. Europe/Asia/US/other American country? Surroundings? Depends on a few factors. I don't think cops usually sit with a window open, but if it is, there should be no problem in approaching them.

Basically, I'd do the same thing that I would do, if they were not sitting in their vehicle: just approach them. But make sure that you knock (i.e.: tap lightly) on their window before doing anything.
 
Originally posted by: pclstyle
Slamming your car into park an inch from his rear bumper, high beams blazing, music blaring, proceeding to jog right up to his driver's side window and bang on it unnecessarily to get his attention, then topping it off by addressing him with some commonly used derogatory slang for a police officer -- is probably not the greatest idea.

Then again, carefully stopping your vehicle 50 yards from him, stripping naked, then going belly down on ground, keeping your hands on your head and inching toward him using only your abdominal muscles (flailing legs could be seen as hostile), then upon arriving at his feet, speaking in a deferential manner with your eyes downcast; all the while ignoring the burning pain of testicles that have been skinned bare from the asphalt -- is obviously not an entirely viable option either.

so how do ya' do it?
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Man, it must suck to live where you are that you're so afraid to approach the police.
 
Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Never approach an officer sitting in a vehicle.
They are "on the job."
If you need to speak to an officer, make an appointment or call in to the station.

Officer's sitting in their car may not want you to see the BJ they're getting from the CI, the donuts sitting inthe front seat, or other "incriminating" evidence.
They do not work for you.
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CI?
 
Originally posted by: Kyanzes
Ready your sawn-off and march toward him yelling.

A more elaborated method:

Pull your shotgun and march toward him, make sure you wear sunglasses and yell: 'Hasta la vista, baby!"
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:thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: Feldenak
Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Never approach an officer sitting in a vehicle.
They are "on the job."
If you need to speak to an officer, make an appointment or call in to the station.

Officer's sitting in their car may not want you to see the BJ they're getting from the CI, the donuts sitting inthe front seat, or other "incriminating" evidence.
They do not work for you.
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CI?
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Informant.
 
Just be sure to walk up holding a large box of donuts. This keeps your hands clearly in sight and is seen as a gesture of peace.
 
I've waved down cops before, and approached them in the vehicles. As long as you're not shifty and are polite they will be fine. You are doing your civic duty to report crimes to the police.
 
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