This week we had the worst snow in this area I recall since I’ve lived in this area. And can you believe they are predicting more. When I was a police officer in the various jurisdictions around here I had problems adhering to department policies concerning officers not pushing vehicles out of the snow. I was told it was a liability issue. They didn’t want officers hurt. I usually followed policy to the letter, but this was an issue in which I was a rebel so to say.
It was too hard for me to
call a wrecker for people who were stuck in snow when a little push from me
would help them get out. They were so thankful and grateful when I saved them
the long wait for a wrecker and the cost. I believe these actions fostered good
feelings toward police by our residents.
I felt real attached to the Protect
and Serve slogan on my patrol car. I believed that helping where I could was
serving. I never got hurt. I knew my limitations.
I hate to admit, there were a
few times that I got my patrol car stuck in snow and folks stopped to help push
me out. I was quite impressed by all the help that was offered. Why shouldn’t I return the favor?
