• boaratio@lemmy.world
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    22 days ago

    Acab.

    I used to live in Baltimore and one of my neighbor’s was a cop, and the insane shit he would tell me would make you crap your pants. The shit he got away with, including pictures, would make you insane.

  • Vertelleus@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”

    Attributed to Abraham Lincoln (sources vary)

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      22 days ago

      Another good one:

      If your boss demands loyalty, give him integrity. If he demands integrity, give him loyalty.

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      I knew a state patrolman that was only punished for rape due to using his work car to transport the victim. They were not punished for the rape.

      My answer is “both”.

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        My poor attempt at blurring the meaning of the word to imply the abuse is everywhere, home and in the nation.

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    21 days ago

    How many good cops does it take to change a lightbulb?

    I don’t know, but let me know as soon as a good cop changes anything. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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    I once saw a woman driving with a thin blue line flag and my only thought was “I wonder what kind of concealer she uses to hide her bruises”

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    21 days ago

    My ex husband got the cops to kick me out of my house. We’d lived in the same home for more than 7 years, my name was on many of the bills - hell, his family told me my name was on the house.

    He wanted to move in a new partner, he did some things, and then called the police. I don’t know what he told them - it’s been two years and both the police and the sheriffs department have denied responding; I can’t get a report. They showed up, told me I could either be institutionalized or go to jail. I managed to have some family come and get me, but I don’t understand how it happened. I don’t understand how the police could refuse to provide a report, I don’t understand how you can kick someone out, refuse to file for divorce and drain their bank account. I don’t understand how if you wait to file until after you cut off the insurance, you don’t have to pay it anymore.

    I don’t understand why my couples counselor watched him say “I don’t want someone who prioritizes their career over our relationship” to guilt me into quitting my job, so they I would be completely helpless when he wanted to move his prostitute in.