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POLAIR spotted a bike speeding on the way back to airfield. Cars converginging at the moment. POLAIR did have the light on them at one stage but was going to fast so turned it off..

On ch34 at mo.

Polair61 above and AV208 involved, heading north towards Scarbs.

Has failed to stop.

Poair61 has turned all his lights off, including navigation lights.

AG206 involved.

Tom

All over, VKI has got a bit shitty and abruptly told Polair61 to 'cease following'.

Tom

Started back on stock road...

Yeah i heard this too on the Joondalup Channel first - then from there it obviously moved towards West Coast Rd....

Polair was just trying to help....so not sure why VKI got so shitty at them, they kept saying, we'll just monitor the bike from a safe distance away....but were ordered to completley forget about it

makes me wounder at times if it's an off duty member speeding.And they mistakingly think it's a bady.And when they tell VKI they tell who ever is following to abort.Because when they look up the number plate on the computer.They relise it's an off duty member.I wouldn't mind betting that happens sometimes.just a thought!

doogues71 wrote:makes me wounder at times if it's an off duty member speeding.And they mistakingly think it's a bady.And when they tell VKI they tell who ever is following to abort.Because when they look up the number plate on the computer.They relise it's an off duty member.I wouldn't mind betting that happens sometimes.just a thought!

Hmm that sounds right on doogues - but - If it is an off duty member - shouldn't they nab him for speeding???? He should be setting the example because he's enforcing the law when he is on duty for others not to speed .... so yeah... *shrugs*

yea but you what the police are like one rule for them and another rule for us.but your right they should be setting the example.

It's funny you say that..

I spoke to a family member who is on the job about this scenario a couple of months back as I was curious about protocol.

His reponse was, him personally wouldn't book a member if it was small time. If no harm was truly being done there and then and it was a case of doing a bit over the speed limit then he would always turn a blind eye.

He did however mention that the TEG are cannibals for this and WAPOL member or not, they would always book you.

hitman wrote:He did however mention that the TEG are cannibals for this and WAPOL member or not, they would always book you.

TEG would book their own mother for speeding!

LMAO!

Bastards!

doogues71 wrote:makes me wounder at times if it's an off duty member speeding.And they mistakingly think it's a bady.And when they tell VKI they tell who ever is following to abort.Because when they look up the number plate on the computer.They relise it's an off duty member.I wouldn't mind betting that happens sometimes.just a thought!

When you run someone up on the police system. There is no way to tell if they are a Police Officer unless you know the person by name.

What you are suggesting is corruption. I think the Police officers or Police staff that read this forum may be quite offended the suggestion.

Personally if I was put in the situatuion of a work mate being 5 or 10 ks over I would prolly let it go. The reality of it is if you as a general member of the public are pulled over and are fair and listen to the officer and dont be a smart arse you will prolly get let off to! Just think of all the other shit Officers have to deal with everyday! I am sure you have all turned a blind eye to a workmate or a friend doing something illegal at some stage.

Wake up and get back into the real world!

When you run someone up on the police system. There is no way to tell if they are a Police Officer unless you know the person by name.

G'day Fozzy,

Yes their is, unless things have changed dramatically since I left in 2001.

doogues71, VKI aborted that chase last night beacause of 'excessive speed'. It's pretty rare that they'll authorise permission to pursue when a motorcycle is involved.

I'm 110% if somebody was 'running' from the police regardless whether or not whether they were a member they would be treated the same.

Remember the 'alledged' Australia Day incident on the South Perth foreshore.

rgds

Tom

Tom wrote:

When you run someone up on the police system. There is no way to tell if they are a Police Officer unless you know the person by name.

G'day Fozzy,

Yes their is, unless things have changed dramatically since I left in 2001.

Tom

Well things have quite clearly changed. I run people up on a daily basis. Police and others.

The system gives no indication of wether that person is a Civillian or a Police officer. The only way you would know is if you knew the person by name.

I wouldnt have said it if it wasnt factual

For those playing at home. This chase was featured on the news tonight including polair footage.

The guy bailed in duncraig and officers caught him. Charged with several offences.

No MDL
Reckless
Posses Narcotics
Failure to stop