That driver looks like he might be slightly off-white. Cops are TERRIFIED on that type of person.
this post was submitted on 11 Feb 2026
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In case an acorn falls to the ground.
*car
The acorn fell on the car and surprised the officer, who then shot the windows out.
Edit reference: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-shows-florida-deputy-repeatedly-shoot-man-thinking-falling-acorn-rcna138829
an acorn could be seen striking the top of his patrol car
I really hope everyone at his sheriff's office doesn't ever let that one go. Coworkers mocking him is appropriate given the shame he did to (whatever's left of) their reputation.
They also put their thumbprint on your car when they walk up to it, in case you run away.
Can you elaborate? What is the benefit to them of having their thumbprint on the car?
My understanding is that it's not for if you run away, but if they go missing, forensics will be able to place them with the car, before they went missing.
This is correct. I went to school to be a cop but quickly saw how fucking cliquey they are and anyone who wasn't wasnt exactly like them isn't accepted (I was a dumb kid, forgive me for actually wanting to help people,) so I changed career trajectories. Thank. Fuck. Anyway, yes, thats what they tell you in school - when approaching a vehicle, press your thumb/hand whatever on the rear quarter panel in the event something happens to you, they can place you at the car to make a case against the owner/occupants.
so wash your car if you're gonna abduct a cop is what I'm hearing
Finally, a reason to wash my car
This is what happens when you're told to expect that every encounter with the public could end in your death.
Particularly if the public is non-white.
it's how they're trained (or how little rather). They're essentially told that basically every interaction could potentially result in them being attacked and to stay vigilant.
It's not that they're trained little, it's that their training encourages antisocial mentality and behavior and they're never held accountable when they hurt people or break the law
And most cops are the dregs of society anyway. Violent sociopaths with control issues and irrational fear of the unknown.
They always do this, it's not new.
Not new but we should still be outraged every time. That this is seen as normal to most people is what allows it to happen so routinely.
It is the reason why I keep my hands on the steering wheel and only go to move after I tell the cop what I'm doing.
Emotional support gun.
He's not getting his papers together fast enough.