Question for those who live in California

[Oaktree]

I feel bad for local law enforcement as several times a week I request non emergency police response...

Lots of odd events with people coming in off the street...

From what you describe, best way to get a response from the authorities is to put trash in the recycling bin (or vice versa).

 

[ultrarunner]

It’s been a few weeks since hundreds of State Police surged into the area at the direction of the governor.

It’s making a difference and the presence is very noticeable.

One of the recommendations from the State to the City is to amend pursuit rules.

Unless a gun or violent crime it is OPD policy not to pursue.

State police say law breakers know that seldom does anything happen for property crimes which is exactly what the public has been saying…

Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases

Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits.

www.ktvu.com

Also the State is now directing cities to address squatter camps.

Maybe being this is an election year?

 

[plowhog]

How to lose your constitutional rights, one chip at a time .....

Grass Valley, CA PD just announced an upcoming traffic blockade which will check for DUI. That is common now, but this time they are adding: "aggressive driver license checks."

Brief history:

1. DUI police roadblocks/checkpoints were originally considered illegal search and seizure ....
2. At first, police agreed to only do them on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and publicize the locations in advance in the media, and offer "escape routes" for people not wanting to be checked.
3. The checkpoints, over time, expanded to more weekends and are now any time of the year, day, night, whenever. They are now a frequently used tactic.
4. The escape routes were taken away. Drivers are now forcibly detained out of traffic into a line awaiting being checked by police. Come around a corner-- wham-- you are in a police checkpoint.

This new blockade is the first I have heard of "driver license checks" being added to DUI. What is next-- having to explain why you are in the area at all? Why are the neighbors children in the car with you? Pulling your child aside and away from the parent to check for injuries, ask if the parent is abusive, or ask if they have been gender shamed at home?

I am a strong supporter of law enforcement. And a stronger supporter of not losing constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure. We are losing such rights in CA.

Grass Valley CHP to conduct sobriety/driver license checkpoint today

The Grass Valley CHP will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Thursday August 1, 2024 in an unincorporated area of Nevada County. The sobriety/driver license checkpoint will be operational from

www.theunion.com

 

[plowhog]

San Francisco mayor proposes $400 cash each month "extra bonus" for welfare recipients.

Requirement? Stay sober ...

San Francisco mayor suggests paying welfare recipients extra $100 a week to stay sober

The proposed legislation utilizes “contingency management” practices, a type of behavioral therapy that reinforces positive changes through reward, and participation would be voluntary.

nypost.com

 

[Racenut]

I'm curious as to specifically where they decide to do this. GV CHP covers a pretty big area. Something like this I have mixed feelings on. The old give an inch and they take a mile concept says I should be fully against it. But going after drunk drivers and others who shouldn't be operating a vehicle is more useful than a speed trap. This isn't quite the same as them kicking your door down for no reason, but yeah it does create a situation ripe for over-reach. And like you, I generally support and respect law enforcement and the job they do.

Ironic note... my very first ticket was from GV CHP for driving without a license almost 40 years ago. Kids do stupid stuff, I was no exception.

 

[Sigarms]

How to lose your constitutional rights, one chip at a time .....

Grass Valley, CA PD just announced an upcoming traffic blockade which will check for DUI. That is common now, but this time they are adding: "aggressive driver license checks."

Brief history:

1. DUI police roadblocks/checkpoints were originally considered illegal search and seizure ....
2. At first, police agreed to only do them on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and publicize the locations in advance in the media, and offer "escape routes" for people not wanting to be checked.
3. The checkpoints, over time, expanded to more weekends and are now any time of the year, day, night, whenever. They are now a frequently used tactic.
4. The escape routes were taken away. Drivers are now forcibly detained out of traffic into a line awaiting being checked by police. Come around a corner-- wham-- you are in a police checkpoint.

This new blockade is the first I have heard of "driver license checks" being added to DUI. What is next-- having to explain why you are in the area at all? Why are the neighbors children in the car with you? Pulling your child aside and away from the parent to check for injuries, ask if the parent is abusive, or ask if they have been gender shamed at home?

I am a strong supporter of law enforcement. And a stronger supporter of not losing constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure. We are losing such rights in CA.

Grass Valley CHP to conduct sobriety/driver license checkpoint today

The Grass Valley CHP will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Thursday August 1, 2024 in an unincorporated area of Nevada County. The sobriety/driver license checkpoint will be operational from

www.theunion.com

A good car dash camera that works well at night. That's a good start...

As many good LEO's that are out there, you also have some bad ones...

Of course you ALWAYS have the right to remain silent, but it could be a very BIG inconvenience on your end to prove a point.

 

[lman]

How to lose your constitutional rights, one chip at a time .....

Grass Valley, CA PD just announced an upcoming traffic blockade which will check for DUI. That is common now, but this time they are adding: "aggressive driver license checks."

Brief history:

1. DUI police roadblocks/checkpoints were originally considered illegal search and seizure ....
2. At first, police agreed to only do them on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and publicize the locations in advance in the media, and offer "escape routes" for people not wanting to be checked.
3. The checkpoints, over time, expanded to more weekends and are now any time of the year, day, night, whenever. They are now a frequently used tactic.
4. The escape routes were taken away. Drivers are now forcibly detained out of traffic into a line awaiting being checked by police. Come around a corner-- wham-- you are in a police checkpoint.

This new blockade is the first I have heard of "driver license checks" being added to DUI. What is next-- having to explain why you are in the area at all? Why are the neighbors children in the car with you? Pulling your child aside and away from the parent to check for injuries, ask if the parent is abusive, or ask if they have been gender shamed at home?

I am a strong supporter of law enforcement. And a stronger supporter of not losing constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure. We are losing such rights in CA.

Grass Valley CHP to conduct sobriety/driver license checkpoint today

The Grass Valley CHP will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Thursday August 1, 2024 in an unincorporated area of Nevada County. The sobriety/driver license checkpoint will be operational from

www.theunion.com

Illegal immigrants still can't get a drivers license here and Officers keep busy with drivers never licensed here. I figured they allowed Illegals to get a drivers license in CA. Maybe they're checking for the ones that don't bother getting a license.
We just had an Illegal immigrant driving drunk that killed a 12 year old child. He didn't have a license and had been arrested several times for Driving while never licensed.

 

[Racenut]

Illegal immigrants still can't get a drivers license here and Officers keep busy with drivers never licensed here. I figured they allowed Illegals to get a drivers license in CA. Maybe they're checking for the ones that don't bother getting a license.
We just had an Illegal immigrant driving drunk that killed a 12 year old child. He didn't have a license and had been arrested several times for Driving while never licensed.

Grass Valley/Nevada County isn't an area of California that has a lot of illegals. If that was the goal, there are much better places to go fishing.

 

[plowhog]

Here is the location:

Hawkins says the other ruling now requires that the exact location of a checkpoint be revealed at least two hours ahead of time. It’s set up on Highway 174, between Clark and Henderson Streets. The checkpoint is from 6 this evening until 2am on Friday.

 

[Sigarms]

We just had an Illegal immigrant driving drunk that killed a 12 year old child. He didn't have a license and had been arrested several times for Driving while never licensed.

We just had 3 black kids (not "illegals") almost kill a cop, but luckily they only killed themselves driving...

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/greensboro-police-to-file-for-body-camera-footage-release-in-chase-crash-that-killed-3-teens/

I mean between illegal immigrants and black kids, look at where this nation is going to. The black kids were probably illegal immigrants as well. I just know in my local rural area of NC, good old white men who are blue blooded born US citizens don't drink and drive and kill people...had to mention "men" because of Miss Jamie Lee Komoroski in SC who made national news killing a woman on her wedding day driving drunk. What people forget is that woman is actually a Dang Yankee, as women raised in the southern Bible belt as good Christians would NEVER drink and drive...


















































































































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