| Originally Posted by Gil My department did away with two man cars a long time ago and I don't think that there is one officer that would want to see it go back to the way it was. Now with the price of gas going through the roof some are woried that they may just bring back the two man cars to save a few bucks. I'm with bap27 on this one, if I feel like talking I can just meet up, head to the station or pick up the phone. |
| Originally Posted by Killjoy Statistically, two man cars are no safer than one man cars....I think officers alone tend to be more alert and cautious. Two man cars can sometimes sucker officer's into thinking they have instant backup, when in fact their partner is off paying attention to something else. |
| Originally Posted by Killjoy Statistically, two man cars are no safer than one man cars....I think officers alone tend to be more alert and cautious. Two man cars can sometimes sucker officer's into thinking they have instant backup, when in fact their partner is off paying attention to something else. |
| Originally Posted by sempergumby 2 man cars can deffinatly give you the "instant back up illusion." |
| Originally Posted by msw But you ask any cop working a gang infested high crime neighborhood, where aggressive policing is the norm and/or culture of the Dept, Station, or Precinct in question, and he'll tell you: gimme a partner, and I'll get way more police work done, safer and quicker. |
| Originally Posted by meeko1 Had to ride with a guy for awhile.... This guy lived and breathed weight lifting... Took all kinds of supplements.... This guy farted every 2 seconds... I had to breathe that air for a long time.. MY VOTE ..... SINGLE MAN CAR |
partner... I remember shift with a guy that had some gassy food for lunch. It was pouring out so windows were not an option. 
It was a pretty a $hitty shift. | Originally Posted by npd_323 I remember shift with a guy that had some gassy food for lunch. It was pouring out so windows were not an option. It was a pretty a $hitty shift. |
| Originally Posted by msw The really manly among us pride ourselves on NOT rolling down the windows when such happenstances occur. Only sissies insist on rolling down the window when your partner lets go with gaseous emmisions to rival the olfactory characteristics of a noxious chemical factory, or overflowing sewage treatment plant. |
We got back to the station and he went to do his business... 2 min later the sergeant left his office do to the stench. | Originally Posted by npd_323 TRUST ME! You would want to roll down the window. It was bad We got back to the station and he went to do his business... 2 min later the sergeant left his office do to the stench. |
| Originally Posted by USMCMP5811 Was the crapper in the next stall his office? |
| Originally Posted by meeko1 Had to ride with a guy for awhile.... This guy lived and breathed weight lifting... Took all kinds of supplements.... This guy farted every 2 seconds... I had to breathe that air for a long time.. MY VOTE ..... SINGLE MAN CAR |
| Originally Posted by npd_323 I was asked an interesting Question today. "What would/do you prefer cruiser to yourself or shared with a partner?" It got me thinking for a bit and truthfully I found it not so simple to answer. So of course I used the good old fashion "Well It depends." Sometimes it's nice to have a partner like when you are going into a sticky situation. It's nice to have someone covering your butt. It's also nice sometimes to have someone to talk to on one of those shifts that seems to never end and there is absolutly nothing to respond to. Then on the other hand I thought about the downs it can sometimes have too. Like those times when you want space to yourself or are not in the mood for chatting. Other times when the weather outside is nasty and you don't feel like standing out in the rain/snow/cold fumbling to get gear out in the back, when it could simply be beside you in the passenger seat. Anyway before I go into a tanget I would like to see what some of you folks feel. |
No $, Your'e right on the $. | Originally Posted by Clouseau No $, Your'e right on the $. |
| Originally Posted by LA Copper or a small department in New England, anything can happen anywhere. We should always be thinking that officer safety is paramount. . |
| Originally Posted by Killjoy "Troopers ride alone" nuff said! |
| Originally Posted by mpd61 Ya that's why my "small department in New England" chief says No two man cars even when were down to one cruiser |
| Originally Posted by LA Copper And I still have to say that two is far better than one! |
| Originally Posted by npd_323 TRUST ME! You would want to roll down the window. It was bad We got back to the station and he went to do his business... 2 min later the sergeant left his office do to the stench. |
| Originally Posted by Mr.90/24 In my opinion two officers to a cruiser is only practical in certain situations. For example, in a specialized unit where you a rolling in a high crime area then I would say that two or more is appropriate. For all other situations one officer per cruiser. Numerous studies have been conducted on this and studies have found that a police department is wasting resources, plus you and I both know..when riding with another officer, you're talking, joking, etc. While driving around you miss things when with other officer(s). When you're alone you're looking around, watching people, picking up the small things that make you question a person or stop a MV for criminal activity. |
...try those midnights, 11-7 alone ...z z z z z z z z z. Thank god for Sirius Satellite Radio, its the only thing that keeps me from driving into a tree out of boredom. | Originally Posted by SUOKKO It is too small for 2 people. Between the radios, the MDT, Cruiser Bag, cover, ticket book, clipboard, etc. There is no room for another person. I would rather have the car to myself! |
| Originally Posted by 1moreftrleo One of my CJ professors always used to say the reason there's two cops in a cruiser is because one can lie and the other can testify to it. He was a lawyer, need i say more? |
| Originally Posted by Robert35  Rapids/Transports have two per Car/Wagon. But most officers want the Freedom to be alone. |
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