University Police Suck

[RobinFinderson]

Nothing in particular brought this to mind this morning... maybe 71's 'dead to me' thread got me thinking in general about stuff that sucks, and the first thing that came to mind is University Police (lax child labor laws in Indonesia was a close 2nd).

University Police suck. Why should a private university like BYU own an official branch of the local law enforcement? Aren't BYU's University Police just a bunch of glorified jay-walking-ticket-giver a-holes whose primary reason for existence is to enforce trespassing laws whenever a loud-mouthed apostate wants to stir something up in the heart of cougar country? A man should be able to walk across campus in a flesh colored naked suit without getting harassed by Johnny Law... at least that is how this Libertarian sees it.

[byu71]

Nothing in particular brought this to mind this morning... maybe 71's 'dead to me' thread got me thinking in general about stuff that sucks, and the first thing that came to mind is University Police (lax child labor laws in Indonesia was a close 2nd).

University Police suck. Why should a private university like BYU own an official branch of the local law enforcement? Aren't BYU's University Police just a bunch of glorified jay-walking-ticket-giver a-holes whose primary reason for existence is to enforce trespassing laws whenever a loud-mouthed apostate wants to stir something up in the heart of cougar country? A man should be able to walk across campus in a flesh colored naked suit without getting harassed by Johnny Law... at least that is how this Libertarian sees it.

Why single out BYU's police. I think most Universities have their own cops. Your attacks on BYU are another reason you are dead to me and I won't respond to any of your posts.

[RobinFinderson]

Why single out BYU's police. I think most Universities have their own cops. Your attacks on BYU are another reason you are dead to me and I won't respond to any of your posts.

You are correct in that all University Police suck, but BYU's version strikes me as particularly Taliban-esque, since 'trespassers' are essentially identified by their non-adherence to LDS religious customs.

But the other day I was up near SC watching a little pack of storm troopers bust people for talking on cell phones while driving around the campus. What a bunch of fascists.

[Jeff Lebowski]

BYU police let my son off the hook. Not once, but twice. They are fine by me.

[Surfah]

BYU police let my son off the hook. Not once, but twice. They are fine by me.

My only ticket ever received was from a University Cop who pulled me over on North Canyon Road into LES parking lot. I was cited for going 10 over there. The speed limit is a deceptive 25 mph there because of the residential homes on the north side across from the MC, though as you travel west there is nothing but the stadium parking lot and the baseball/softball fields. The sign was also obstructed by a tree. I told the cop that I had never been ticketed before and asked if he really was going to give me my first for going 35 in a 25. All he said was, "There's a first for everything."

[Jeff Lebowski]

My only ticket ever received was from a University Cop who pulled me over on North Canyon Road into LES parking lot. I was cited for going 10 over there. The speed limit is a deceptive 25 mph there because of the residential homes on the north side across from the MC, though as you travel west there is nothing but the stadium parking lot and the baseball/softball fields. The sign was also obstructed by a tree. I told the cop that I had never been ticketed before and asked if he really was going to give me my first for going 35 in a 25. All he said was, "There's a first for everything."

That stinks.

I got pulled over for 45 in a 25 on campus once. Talked my way out of it.

[RobinFinderson]

That stinks.

I got pulled over for 45 in a 25 on campus once. Talked my way out of it.

It sounds like Jeff Jr. inherited his father's silver tongue. But not everyone is blessed with such skillful appendage, which is why University Police suck.

Isn't it cool when BYU police cite BYU students with trespassing on BYU campus when the students demonstrate against BYU policy? University police suck in general, but BYU Police are especially sucky.

[byu71]

They broke into our apartment once when my ex and I were having an intimate moment. Seems the folks in the apartment next door thought her screams were due to abuse going on.

I still had to go before the honor committee to explain what would cause her to scream like that during intimacy. They were sure I was breaking some kind of rule.

[Surfah]

They broke into our apartment once when my ex and I were having an intimate moment. Seems the folks in the apartment next door thought her screams were due to abuse going on.

I still had to go before the honor committee to explain what would cause her to scream like that during intimacy. They were sure I was breaking some kind of rule.

Are you sure those were University Police? I thought they were BYU Academy Police back then.

[Indy Coug]

I always enjoyed working at the Marriott Center, but not being allowed to park there.

[byu71]

Are you sure those were University Police? I thought they were BYU Academy Police back then.

Nice, you just made the list.

[Jeff Lebowski]

It sounds like Jeff Jr. inherited his father's silver tongue. But not everyone is blessed with such skillful appendage, which is why University Police suck.

The cops called me and reported that my son and his friends had been busted throwing firecrackers at EFY attendees. I assured the officer that I would take of the situation at home. I was quite surprised when they agreed. I thought he was a goner.

[RobinFinderson]

The cops called me and reported that my son and his friends had been busted throwing firecrackers at EFY attendees. I assured the officer that I would take of the situation at home. I was quite surprised when they agreed. I thought he was a goner.

Your son sounds pretty awesome.

[FMCoug]

I still had to go before the honor committee to explain what would cause her to scream like that during intimacy. They were sure I was breaking some kind of rule.

That's the best honor code story yet. LOL!

[DU Ute]

They broke into our apartment once when my ex and I were having an intimate moment. Seems the folks in the apartment next door thought her screams were due to abuse going on.

I still had to go before the honor committee to explain what would cause her to scream like that during intimacy. They were sure I was breaking some kind of rule.

Your neighbor probably just wanted to figure out what you were doing to elicit such a response.