Unmarked Police Vehicle (f-150)?
I was stopped in the Albuquerque area by an unmarked police F-150 (late model) which was fully lit with red/blue, and had a metal toolbox in the bed. The officer was dressed in plain cloths (sport jacket, jeans), and I saw a badge by his pocket. He also checked my license, registration, and insurance. I am wondering what kind of policeman this was?
Chik on Sat, 19th Dec 2009 6:06 pm
In Connecticut, the DEP uses unmarked F-150′s and Explorers. Just seeing a badge is not enough, you should have asked for identification, especially if he was plain-clothed. Many higher ranking officers work daily in plain clothes but they can still pull you over.
tim_n_la on Sat, 19th Dec 2009 6:22 pm
i know someone who had an unmarked really nice 05 trailblazer — the plates even came back to some random intersection, they were not exempt or anything, he wore regular clothes for work because he was a different rank, and mostly worked from a desk
he still pulled people over, but mainly just when they were reckless..
dressed down officers like that usually get take home police cars, unmarked, for daily use because they are on call a lot..
Stephani on Sat, 19th Dec 2009 6:34 pm
Hahaha that sounds exactly like my neighbor. He is a local police man who has his personal F-150 eqipped with police lights that he uses on the job. I think it’s just a normal unmarked car, or the officer could have been off duty and had a similar personal vehicle perhaps.
Disillus on Sat, 19th Dec 2009 6:55 pm
He should have identified his agency at the time.
In the Western USA some Sheriff’s offices allow deputies to use their own vehicles. It was probably a Sheriff’s deputy looking for a load of drugs moving North.
happy2b_ on Sat, 19th Dec 2009 7:18 pm
Where you issued a citation? If so, the court you are supposed to settle it though can tell you who issued the citation.