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Did Bloomberg become Governor of Kentucky?
While there appears to be no LAW making it illegal to eat and drink while driving, Kentucky State Police will begin checking for contraband like BiG Gulp's or McD's fries that might distract drivers. But it doesn't stop there....they are looking for anything that distracts drivers.
"Not only just texting, but any distracting drivers. This includes eating and drinking.
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/Kentucky-State-Police-Begin-Operation-RAID-244092301.html
So that means the police officers are being distracted by their radio, their radar, and their computers wouldn't it?
Personally I Get distracted by all the flashing lights and it seems most drivers do. I mean let a police officer stop on the shoulder of the road with his lights on to help a stranded old lady who has had a flat and traffic slows to a crawl due to the distraction.
I also get distracted by the fact that there is a guy walking up to my car with a gun if I get pulled over.
Time to outlaw those items in vehicles?????
Hmmmmmm :munchin
[CHP] Cop arrests firefighter giving aid to crash victims
Read more: http://www.knst.com/articles/national-news-104668/cop-arrests-firefighter-giving-aid-to-12042078/#ixzz2seYVYshh
There is an embedded video in the article.
Pat
[CHP] Cop arrests firefighter giving aid to crash victims
Common sense aint so.
[CHP] Cop arrests firefighter giving aid to crash victims
Pat
The average CHP officer makes more than 100k annually, with some making more than 300k annually.
Nice to see tax dollars well spent on over payed cops, working hard to make sure maverick firefighters know their role.
It's too bad KSP don't make near that much. Perhaps they're fundraising to increase their pay??
The average CHP officer makes more than 100k annually, with some making more than 300k annually.
Nice to see tax dollars well spent on over payed cops, working hard to make sure maverick firefighters know their role.
It's too bad KSP don't make near that much. Perhaps they're fundraising to increase their pay??
When the tax coffers are low they must find new revenue streams/fines to keep the monster feed.
The average CHP officer makes more than 100k annually, with some making more than 300k annually.
Not according to these numbers crunchers.
Annual HP salaries nationwide average $37k - $57k.
http://www1.salary.com/Highway-Patrol-salary.html
CHP varies depending upon many factors amongst the major metro areas, but the Sacramento area where their HQs and training academy are located shows a median salary of $49k.
http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Highway-Patrol-Salary-Details-Sacramento-CA.aspx
Richard
Not according to these numbers crunchers.
Annual HP salaries nationwide average $37k - $57k.
http://www1.salary.com/Highway-Patrol-salary.html
CHP varies depending upon many factors amongst the major metro areas, but the Sacramento area where their HQs and training academy are located shows a median salary of $49k.
http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Highway-Patrol-Salary-Details-Sacramento-CA.aspx
Richard
CHP officers make much more than that from what I can tell. I think metro areas account for a large portion of administration salaries, which brings the average officer salary down.
http://www.sacbee.com/statepay/
You can filter the above by department.
Airbornelawyer
02-07-2014, 11:51
Not according to these numbers crunchers.
Annual HP salaries nationwide average $37k - $57k.
http://www1.salary.com/Highway-Patrol-salary.html
CHP varies depending upon many factors amongst the major metro areas, but the Sacramento area where their HQs and training academy are located shows a median salary of $49k.
http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Highway-Patrol-Salary-Details-Sacramento-CA.aspx
Richard
I have no idea what your source's sources are, but that is way off.
Upon graduation from the CHP Academy cadets are promoted to the position of officer. Annually, an officer's base pay is $67,764. 5.0% increases occur yearly until the top step base salary of $84,036 is reached.
Note: These salaries do not include pay incentives or overtime compensation.
By my calculation, an officer reaches that top step after 5 years. Said officer will also receive:
Pre-and Post-Shift Work Activities Pay Differential: a stipend equal to 3.5% of their base pay, which is 2371.74 for that 1st year officer and 2941.26 for the top-step officer.
Physical performance Pay (PPP): 780.00 per year for the first 5 years, 1560.00 thereafter
8 1/2 Hour Workday Pay: "an additional 6.25% of their base salary, or approximately $4,953 annually at the top step."
Uniform Allowance: 920.00
Some other incentives:
Bilingual Pay: 100.00/month
Educational Incentive Pay: 2.5% of their base pay for having a certificate for an associate's degree, 5% for a bachelor's
Field Training Officer (FTO) Pay: "an additional 5% of their daily base pay each day they serve as an FTO. "
Investigator Pay: $50 per month for officers assigned as full-time Vehicle Theft or Fraud Investigators.
Motorcycle Officer Pay: 4% of base pay
Shift Differential: swing shift "averages $2,062 annually", graveyard shift "averaging $3,057 annually"
Also, medical, dental and vision benefits, and annual leave credits.
More here (including additional pay differentials for senior officers):
http://www.chp.ca.gov/recruiting/osalary.html
Airbornelawyer
02-07-2014, 12:03
So, with salary and the incentives all officers are eligible for, an officer with 5 years' service has a basic compensation of $94,410.26.
Put him on a motorcycle, give him a BA, teach him Spanish, and put him on the swing shift, that goes to $105,235.50.
Again, that is not counting overtime or the value of medical and dental benefits, leave or retirement benefits.
Best regards
Not according to these numbers crunchers.
Annual HP salaries nationwide average $37k - $57k.
http://www1.salary.com/Highway-Patrol-salary.html
CHP varies depending upon many factors amongst the major metro areas, but the Sacramento area where their HQs and training academy are located shows a median salary of $49k.
http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Highway-Patrol-Salary-Details-Sacramento-CA.aspx
Richard
Even in 1 square mile Hermosa Beach the average base salary for the police department, including 12 non-sworn personnel, is $87,426.47. That's before shift differential, uniform allowance, overtime, special duty, etc. I would assume that the CHP would earn at least that much.
http://www.hermosabch.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=3151
Pat
Airbornelawyer
02-07-2014, 12:11
Back to Kentucky, from what I can tell, KSP officers make a lot less, though the cost of living is also lower.
http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/recruit/benefits.htm
pbr549xxx
02-07-2014, 13:17
Well, if they stay on 31W, on either side of FT Knox, they will make a killing pulling over HRC Soldiers and employees.
BingoBango
02-07-2014, 13:53
I'm an officer here in NC and I can assure you I don't make half what those CHP guys are making even including my approximate 300 annual hours of off duty pay.
According to this calculator http://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-living/
If I make $40k in my home town in NC, the cost of living increase in San Fran should put me around $73k. While that shortens the gap, its still a disparity. One thing that boggles my mind is all the "stipends" the CHP guys get. We get a one time $1000 for Associates degree and $2000 for Bachelors. No other "incentive" stipend is available in our department. We are a moderate sized department with just under 700 sworn officers.
On another note, the dip shit CHP officer that cuffed the FF should be fired, immediately. I can honestly say that sometimes the media puts spins on LEO related stories to cast them in a bad light as I believe it generates ratings due to the emotional response it tends to elicit from viewers. But when you hear stories of things like this, it really makes us all look terrible.
I can say that in my department and the surrounding agencies I work along side, I've never heard or seen anything like the CHP FF incident. I can also say with utmost confidence that if anything similar were to transpire, the officer would be terminated without question.
But it doesn't stop there....they are looking for anything that distracts drivers.
Apparently they've never driven with children in a vehicle. :rolleyes:
S.
Apparently they've never driven with children in a vehicle. :rolleyes:
S.
Or pets!
Or pets!
Or a hot date! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IRNLeBoozo
Richard
But when you hear stories of things like this, it really makes us all look terrible.
I wouldn't say that.
Apparently they've never driven with children in a vehicle. :rolleyes:
S.
That was the first thing that crossed my mind :D
Or pets!
Or a hot date! ;)
Ha! Yes.
Either of which I'd rather have in the car with me. ;)
S.
Seems more and more like all the blue states are enacting laws that are in the best interest of protecting people from "themselves".
I see where this is going to end.............it surely isn't a pretty sight.
Go Devil
02-08-2014, 09:15
If a dog bites the hand that feeds it, it should get a smack down, followed by a choking.
If it bites again, it needs to be put under.
Seems more and more like all the blue states are enacting laws that are in the best interest of protecting people from "themselves".
I see where this is going to end.............it surely isn't a pretty sight.
It is creeping into red states where more and more agencies and programs are funded not by tax dollars....rather by fines.
In our quaint little suburb of 22,000, with a foot print of 6.20 sq. miles we now 45 officers and have at least two new mobile license plate reader at a cost of about 20K, plus the fully equipped police cruiser or SUV it is mounted on. In 2007 we had 44 officers and 2011 43.
In 2000 the census stated we had 22,072. The population is steady, but the Police force has grown my leaps and bounds in the area of assets i.e. SWAT Team and Specialized Vehicles.
Just to the South we now have the $21M, 106,000 sq, ft. Taj Mahal of Justice Centers for it's nearly crime free 15.16 sq miles, 60 officers and population of 32,539. Back in 1986 they only had 26 officers. The 2000 census found 27,656 people there.
Here is a good local indicator...
But Chief Simmons and some city officials say it is all about obeying the law
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/10/4285713/data-show-mission-is-the-kc-areas.html#storylink=cpy
That is why I had I had to pay $350 for turning left on a green light at the only traffic signal in Mission that requires a Green Arrow on a Green.......but the 5 illegal Mexicans you caught smoking dope with a huge bag in their possession in HyVee's parking lot got off for $50 dollars a head.
And every Tuesday evening you can see literally hundreds of unfortunate victims of odd traffic zones lined up in, out and around the Mission City Hall awaiting their turn before the Judge.
It has nothing to do with protecting the population and all about generating revenue to support the beast.