Why do they do this ?

MFL · 26-12-2022, 08:06 AM

It’s happened a few times, while driving and I’ve always wondered why the police pull this stunt.

The most recent was on Christmas day, I was driving towards Sutherland on the Princes Hwy doing 70km/h in a 70 zone, and suddenly there is a grey Toyota tailgating me very close. The Toyota had just accelerated hard out of a side street , and were so close you couldn’t see the Police signs on the bonnet and the light bar on the roof. I haven’t seen a Camry marked like this before (a dark grey colour car with just white lettering.)

What do the cops think I will do with them so close to my rear bumper, I can just about read their badge number on their shirts, - race off , so we can start a chase, or maybe next time I should brake check them and see what happens - both bad options.

Citroënbender · 26-12-2022, 08:18 AM

Doesn’t it make you feel so much safer in our ever-dangerous community?

MFL · 26-12-2022, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Doesn’t it make you feel so much safer in our ever-dangerous community?

absolutely, I mean look how they dealt with Danny Lim at the QVB, makes me feel very safe.

Just for FYI.
https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw...78f950d6e5b847

Citroënbender · 26-12-2022, 08:46 AM

I’ve had similar experiences to yours over the years, like you I don’t really know what they are thinking. Thompson Street Hunters Hill, southbound on the Gladesville Bridge, Sofala Rd Laffing Waters, Cowabbie St Coolamon, Great Western Highway Medlow Bath… If I similarly tailgated a police car (marked or unmarked) they would likely demand an explanation on the spot!

MFL · 26-12-2022, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’ve had similar experiences to yours over the years, like you I don’t really know what they are thinking. Thompson Street Hunters Hill, southbound on the Gladesville Bridge, Sofala Rd Laffing Waters, Cowabbie St Coolamon, Great Western Highway Medlow Bath… If I similarly tailgated a police car (marked or unmarked) they would likely demand an explanation on the spot!

Must be in their handbook under how to engage with the community

mostly_broncos · 26-12-2022, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MFL

absolutely, I mean look how they dealt with Danny Lim at the QVB, makes me feel very safe.

Just for FYI.
https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw...78f950d6e5b847

When did they start sending cops to train here in the US ?

MFL · 26-12-2022, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mostly_broncos

When did they start sending cops to train here in the US ?

well they had to get the military grade weapons and armoured cars, as well , to look like their US counterparts ..

Itsme · 26-12-2022, 10:43 AM

I had this done to me a few odd times over the years, just some cop who is on a high egotistical trip out to bait you to do something wrong.
Shame you did not have a reverse dashcam to report the mug.

cheers

**GasoLane** · 26-12-2022, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MFL

well they had to get the military grade weapons and armoured cars, as well , to look like their US counterparts ..

Or possibly to help out in siege situations like the recent one in Qld?

MFL · 26-12-2022, 11:03 AM

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Or possibly to help out in siege situations like the recent one in Qld?

There is a difference between being appropriately armed for siege situations and walking Sydney streets carrying military style rifles and vests. I hadn't realised that the streets of the Sydney CBD having become so lawless. I'm not concerned about what they carry in their cars. As for the sad situation in QLD, some newspaper reports said they were sent to the address without the proper intelligence, which I assume doesn't help.