The DC Segway Patrol..... - Democratic Underground

DeSwiss

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:47 PM
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The DC Segway Patrol.....

Far be it from me to advocate limiting progress in fighting crime. And I also know how hot it gets in the capitol during the summer. But, it appears to me that some of these cops should be walking.

Seriously.

Never Fear! D.C. Segway Cops Are Here!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/31/AR2007053102302.html

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Captain Hilts

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:49 PM
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1. Bikes are more versatile and less expensive. nt

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Kutjara

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:49 PM
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2. Perhaps they're hoping criminals will be incapacitated...

...by rolling around on the ground laughing at how ridiculous the cops look, and therefore won't be able to run away.

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silverweb

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:50 PM
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3. Speed might be a factor.

The Segway moves up to three times as fast as people can walk. Patroling that way covers a lot more ground and is more maneuverable than a bicycle.

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murloc

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:51 PM
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4. RENO 911 comes to mind

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liberal N proud

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:52 PM
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5. Gets the officer out of the patrol car and talking to the people in the hood

The beat cop used to know everyone on his beat, he would know the kids and who their parents were. They knew when thing were a little out of place and could actually prevent some crimes because he had personal contact.
Sitting in the car cruising down the street is a little impersonal and it also is not very green.
Segways run on rechargeable batteries.

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Double T

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:55 PM
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6. Why isn't the head-over-heels idiot-in-chief demonstrating how to ride a Segway?

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Olney Blue

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Fri Jun-01-07 08:56 PM
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7. Makes sense. Lots of ground to cover in the city.

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DianaForRussFeingold

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Fri Jun-01-07 09:00 PM
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8. Is that a little Red Siren in the front? CUTE!

:rofl:

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