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Old 02-13-07, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Enigma198
I am under no illusion, despite the Taser, Glock, helmet and radio that I am recognized as a bike cop...at least by motorist. One of the local thugs we got last summer actually saw our approach but did not realize who we were until it was to late. He complained that he thought we were "those f!!!!!!g Mormons". I also got attitude from a first responder at a motorcycle crash until he realized there was a reason two of us were dressed alike and packing heat. I think as our program continues more people will get use to recognizing us but would still not think that the bike cop status would make me car proof/resistant.
Ah, here where I live, the police issue bike raingear is so like the typical bike commuter's raingear, many men get treated very, very well on the roads because the motorists mistake them for police. Of course, with my red, girly, step-through bike and my purple raincoat, I can't get away with that.
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