philly cops: stay classy

[Dave]

Just pulled up next to this uniformed officer with this "bitchin" sleeve

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/9ec0dedc.jpg

Hopefully you guys can make this out. Its optimus fucking prime! Way to be professional guys, I'm glad I don't pay your salaries

[Particle Man]

it's his arm :shrug:

does it impact his ability to do his job?

[marko138]

The tattoo: I'm for it. The Philly PD: Not so much.

[defector]

At least it wasn't My Little Pony.

[pauldun170]

At least it wasn't My Little Pony.

You have fucking problem with My Little Pony?
Keep it up asshole....I'm watchin you...

[TommyHotWheel]

Cuz people with tats are fuckin trouble? Just inked up scum? Why hostility towards people with art? Or are you afraid of giant, sentient robots that hang with Megan Fox?

[Mudpuppy]

Who gives a shit if he had tats? Now Wayne County Sheriffs a while back got pentagrams tattoo'd on their ass with their badge number, at least that is what this tattoo artist told me - that might show a slight indication towards sadomasochism.. Ever seen pulp fiction? Well get pulled over by one of these fuckers and you will leave that scene.. Red rubber ball bitch..

[Dave]

Cuz people with tats are fuckin trouble? Just inked up scum? Why hostility towards people with art? Or are you afraid of giant, sentient robots that hang with Megan Fox?

I have no issue with tats. My problem is with a uniformed officer of the law having visible ones. Visible STUPID ones. Highly unprofessional

[TYEster]

Hopefully the cops in my city are paid to protect me, my house, my neighborhood, the streets and roads I drive/ride on, busting criminals, stopping crime and not to be "classy".

Cause really that's what I care about...

[defector]

You have fucking problem with My Little Pony?
Keep it up asshole....I'm watchin you...


:lol
Everybody knows that anybody in a position of authority with a My Little Pony tattoo is trouble.

Acceptable 80's cartoon tattoos are:
Strawberry Shortcake
Care Bears
GEM
Voltron
GI Joe
Thundercats

[Gas Man]

Yeah I could give a shit. Plus maybe it's part of his street credit? LOL

[Particle Man]

You have fucking problem with My Little Pony?
Keep it up asshole....I'm watchin you...

:lol

[Hydrant]

In the town where my brother is a P/O one of the guys who is an officer with him has sleeve tats from when he was a green beret. When he got hired they said it was regulation that you could have no tats where the uniform stopped, so now he has to wear an Under Armour tan long sleeve under shirt to hide them.

[Cutty72]

I have no issue with tats. My problem is with a uniformed officer of the law having visible ones. Visible STUPID ones. Highly unprofessional

Cause there is no one in the Armed forces that has a visible tat... stupid or otherwise...

[Captain Morgan]

Eh, doesn't really bother me. I don't really see tats affecting someone's ability to do their job. Do they look professional? No, but so what? For the record, I don't have any ink, but don't really see it as being a problem.

[Rangerscott]

Tats dont bother me. It's what the tat is that bothers me. A guy can't be all straight in the head if he's got some weird ass tat. It's bad enough when a person has to explain their tat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N71CZjaPX48

[marko138]

:lol
Everybody knows that anybody in a position of authority with a My Little Pony tattoo is trouble.

Acceptable 80's cartoon tattoos are:
Strawberry Shortcake
Care Bears
GEM
Voltron
GI Joe
Thundercats

SHIT. Why have I not thought of that before now???? I need a VOLTRON tattoo. For realz.

Like this:
http://www.shirtlog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Voltron345.jpg

[Smittie61984]

:lol
Everybody knows that anybody in a position of authority with a My Little Pony tattoo is trouble.


If you see a guy with a My Little Pony tattoo then you have met someone who really doesn't give a shit about himself, much less your soon to be kicked ass.

[101lifts2]

Looks tuff IMO.

Maybe the guy was part of narcotics or something. Who cares.

[defector]

If you see a guy with a My Little Pony tattoo then you have met someone who really doesn't give a shit about himself, much less your soon to be kicked ass.

Exactly. Somebody gonna get their ass tazed.

[TYEster]

SHIT. Why have I not thought of that before now???? I need a VOLTRON tattoo. For realz.

Like this:
http://www.shirtlog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Voltron345.jpg

THIS would actually be badass. I think the Megatron/Optimus thing is kinda played, but Voltron or some obscure Transformer character(like Hotrod or Soundwave) would be cool.

[Dave]

SHIT. Why have I not thought of that before now???? I need a VOLTRON tattoo. For realz.

Like this:
http://www.shirtlog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Voltron345.jpg

voltron = bullshit, its GO-Lion motherfucker

[Rangerscott]

Everybody on here knows they wanted to fuck the princess.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9wQHi2dOEVU/SxrTSJc5bhI/AAAAAAAAAR4/-Q-oQ54fwZw/s400/Princess_Allura.png

http://img.youtube.com/vi/uL_LCm0pVys/0.jpg

http://scottthong.files.wordpress.com/2006/09/voltron.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/charmsngel13/voltron.jpg


http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j233/fireproof85/voltron1.jpg

[Dave]

THIS would actually be badass. I think the Megatron/Optimus thing is kinda played, but Voltron or some obscure Transformer character(like Hotrod or Soundwave) would be cool.

grimlock
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/20/Grimlock_toy.jpg/501px-Grimlock_toy.jpg
shockwave
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3e/Shockwave_toy.jpg
starscream
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/85/Starscream.jpg

in that order

[Rangerscott]

Voltron on the iphone.

http://www.gamersdailynews.com/article-2240-Voltron-Defender-of-the-Universe-Review-iPhone.html

[Particle Man]

Dinobots FTW

[Dave]

Know your super-robot anime

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_King_GoLion?wasRedirected=true

Anything titled voltron (or robotech) is kiddy shit raped versions of the originals

[Homeslice]

Prolly thinks his tat will make him seem "down" and less "drone of the system"

[Captain Morgan]

Everybody on here knows they wanted to fuck the princess.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9wQHi2dOEVU/SxrTSJc5bhI/AAAAAAAAAR4/-Q-oQ54fwZw/s400/Princess_Allura.png

I think that pic belongs in Dark Alley in the "nips" thread. :lol:

[wildchild]

I'm kinda torn on this one. cops in uniform i think of as representatives for the community. stupid i know but i think of kids looking up to them. i would think they need a professional appearance. put him in plane clothes undercover and hell yeah sweet ink.

no different then any other "professional appearing" job. i would not be allowed to work with that exposed, it would have to becovered.

and why are we now postings pics of cartoons? LOL

[marko138]

I'm kinda torn on this one. cops in uniform i think of as representatives for the community. stupid i know but i think of kids looking up to them. i would think they need a professional appearance. put him in plane clothes undercover and hell yeah sweet ink.

no different then any other "professional appearing" job. i would not be allowed to work with that exposed, it would have to becovered.

and why are we now postings pics of cartoons? LOL
We are posting pics of cartoons b/c Voltron is the DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE and would make an awesome tattoo.

[wildchild]

We are posting pics of cartoons b/c Voltron is the DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE and would make an awesome tattoo.

alright so man up and get that bitch done then post the ink pics........:lol

Just ribbing ya

[marko138]

alright so man up and get that bitch done then post the ink pics........:lol

Just ribbing ya
Wife is taking a shit on my Voltron tat idea.

[wildchild]

Wife is taking a shit on my Voltron tat idea.

whipped? :lol

[Particle Man]

Wife is taking a shit on my Voltron tat idea.

Tell her it's either Voltron or Hello Kitty, her choice :lol:

[Smittie61984]

Tell her it's either Voltron or Hello Kitty, her choice :lol:

Go with Hello Kitty. It'll make your pussy rate go up

[LeeNetworX]

Dinobots FTW

Constructicons > Dinobots

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18529&stc=1&d=1208146938

[Dave]

Constructicons > Dinobots

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18529&stc=1&d=1208146938

grimlock would shit on those bitches

[Particle Man]

Constructicons > Dinobots

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18529&stc=1&d=1208146938

Devestator. Awesome.

I still have the original in a box in storage :lol:

[Papa_Complex]

it's his arm :shrug:

does it impact his ability to do his job?

Does it impact your opinion of him? For the majority of the regular public that would be a "yes" so yes, it does impact his ability to do his job.

[Particle Man]

Does it impact your opinion of him?

No.

[Papa_Complex]

No.

And then there's the rest of my post ;)

[Particle Man]

And then there's the rest of my post ;)

Yep. :)

[njchopper87]

I never understood the need for people to cover up their tats.. just seems like a load to me. If you're scared of a little ink, then you need to gtfo of this world. This gets filed under "everyone must wear a smile 24/7 and be happy" category.. pure shit. If you want to live in a padded society then go back to your parent's basement.

[Kaneman]

Man I don't even like cops and I think its ridiculous to care about the guy's tat. I mean really, a tattoo....come on man, its 2010.

[RACER X]

Do you have tats?

[Kaneman]

Do you have tats?

I have one on my upper bicep that's usually covered by a short sleeve shirt.

[RACER X]

Me, I believe cops should keep tats outta sight or cover up as somebody said a local PD does.

[Homeslice]

I still have the original in a box in storage :lol:

But do you have a Shigcon Tank?

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qdtowo.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/zmfgr7.jpg

[Papa_Complex]

I never understood the need for people to cover up their tats.. just seems like a load to me. If you're scared of a little ink, then you need to gtfo of this world. This gets filed under "everyone must wear a smile 24/7 and be happy" category.. pure shit. If you want to live in a padded society then go back to your parent's basement.

And people who work in professional fields, especially in Public Service, should present a professional appearance. Seems to me that way too many people have ODed on that "Free to Be - You and Me" bullshit and got stuck on the "me" part.

[Particle Man]

:lol: nope

[Papa_Complex]

Y'all need to get off the giant robot kick and get you some Ultraman.

[Particle Man]

I had all the Protectobots that made Defensor if that counts :lol:

[njchopper87]

And people who work in professional fields, especially in Public Service, should present a professional appearance. Seems to me that way too many people have ODed on that "Free to Be - You and Me" bullshit and got stuck on the "me" part.

I'm sorry, I just don't see the harm in it. It's kinda pointless to argue, though, so here's a pic of a giant robot from a favorite childhood show that would make a lame tattoo. -_-

[Kaneman]

And people who work in professional fields, especially in Public Service, should present a professional appearance. Seems to me that way too many people have ODed on that "Free to Be - You and Me" bullshit and got stuck on the "me" part.

What exactly is unprofessional about having a tattoo on your arm when millions and millions of people have tattoos?

This is the same bullshit as the school telling my kid he can't have a mohawk because it makes kids mean. Or how people used to look down on guys that wore black leather jackets. We just need to let that superficial bullshit go already.

[njchopper87]

What exactly is unprofessional about having a tattoo on your arm when millions and millions of people have tattoos?

This is the same bullshit as the school telling my kid he can't have a mohawk because it makes kids mean. Or how people used to look down on guys that wore black leather jackets. We just need to let that superficial bullshit go already.

This is more or less what I was thinking.. I see unprofessional as some jackass taking advantage of his position, some dude Mc'ds or BK mouthing off or spitting in food, shitty customer service etc.; not sporting a tattoo or a new hair style.. :idk:

[Papa_Complex]

What exactly is unprofessional about having a tattoo on your arm when millions and millions of people have tattoos?

This is the same bullshit as the school telling my kid he can't have a mohawk because it makes kids mean. Or how people used to look down on guys that wore black leather jackets. We just need to let that superficial bullshit go already.

It's unprofessional because a rather large segment of the population views it as being unprofessional. In a position like police officer, in which the person has to interface with a very broad range of citizenry, that means it isn't acceptable.

It's nothing like the school telling you that your kid can't have a Mohawk. It's very much like the school telling the TEACHER that he can't have a Mohawk.

[RACER X]

Maybe one day in the utopian world bad boy will be those w/o body mods

[Kaneman]

It's unprofessional because a rather large segment of the population views it as being unprofessional. In a position like police officer, in which the person has to interface with a very broad range of citizenry, that means it isn't acceptable.

It's nothing like the school telling you that your kid can't have a Mohawk. It's very much like the school telling the TEACHER that he can't have a Mohawk.

Rather it is the same basic, "You're a little different and I'm better than you" mentality that is behind all forms of discrimination.

[Papa_Complex]

Rather it is the same basic, "You're a little different and I'm better than you" mentality that is behind all forms of discrimination.

We judge people on their appearance, every day of our lives. To not admit this is hypocrisy.

[Kaneman]

We judge people on their appearance, every day of our lives. To not admit this is hypocrisy.

That doesn't mean we should accept it and take it to extreme cases, like deciding who is employable and who is not. What matters is that cop's personal ability to do the job. In fact, I bet in his line of work, the tattoo helps him better relate to people and allows him to interact with portions of the community that he otherwise might not be able to so easily.

For example, the small town I grew up in had a cop with an eagle tattoo on his forearm. We all thought it was cool when we were 13, and he used to show it off and use it as an ice breaker. Little known to us, while he was using that tattoo as a conversation piece he was also making mental notes of who we were and what we were up to. Goddamn prick was the first to write me a speeding ticket, :lol:

I'm reading another article on the Star Telegram about Six Flags denying entry to certain people based on their tattoos, or forcing them to cover the tattoos. Again, completely absurd. If you don't like the tattoo, don't fucking look at it.

Lets judge people for something more important, like being a fucking lazy fat ass....there's plenty of fat lazy people to hate on, and their condition is far more harmful to society than tattooing.

[Papa_Complex]

A tattoo might let him better interface with a certain portion of the population. Unfortunately his job isn't that limited. We aren't talking about a regular citizen here. Appearance is used as a mental short form for what's beyond the book's cover. Someone in a position of authority has to project that.

[Particle Man]

Appearance is used as a mental short form for what's beyond the book's cover. Someone in a position of authority has to project that.

I always thought the gun did all that :lol:

[Papa_Complex]

I always thought the gun did all that :lol:

No, that's just fear ;)

[Particle Man]

Ah. Silly me. :lol:

[Homeslice]

If it's OK to turn down a job candidate because of the way they're dressed, then it's OK to do it because of a tattoo.

Besides, if you really wanted that job, you could have had your tat removed. Or you could have put it on a part of your body that isn't visible under work clothes. Or just not get one in the first place. Therefore it can't be compared to discriminating against people because they are Black or 60 years old. They can't do anything about that. You can.

[Papa_Complex]

If it's OK to turn down a job candidate because of the way they're dressed, then it's OK to do it because of a tattoo.

Besides, if you really wanted that job, you could have had your tat removed. Or you could have put it on a part of your body that isn't visible under work clothes. Or just not get one in the first place. Therefore it can't be compared to discriminating against people because they are Black or 60 years old. They can't do anything about that. You can.

If I could hide a 4 diameter displacement collarbone break and the associated pain while interviewing for my present job, then you would think that someone would be able to cover up a sleeve.

Now the ones who got neck/facial tats..... Well those aren't exactly a good career move anyway.

[Smittie61984]

Now the ones who got neck/facial tats..... Well those aren't exactly a good career move anyway.

Those people usually are lucky enough to have an untatted doctor dad who support them while they work at Urban Outfitters and try to advance their Indy music career.

[marko138]

Just b/c you can cover them in an interview doesn't mean you have to cover them once you get the job. Just sayin.

I take out my earrings for interviews, but I wear them to work every day. And my tattoos show when I wear short sleeve shirts.

PS...I work for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

[shmike]

Just b/c you can cover them in an interview doesn't mean you have to cover them once you get the job. Just sayin.

I take out my earrings for interviews, but I wear them to work every day. And my tattoos show when I wear short sleeve shirts.

PS...I work for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.


Funny that you brought that up.

I was just thinking: I wonder if the cop in question had his tat(s) showing during his interview?

[Dave]

Funny that you brought that up.

I was just thinking: I wonder if the cop in question had his tat(s) showing during his interview?

They would have shown in training

[marko138]

They would have shown in training
Training: Dudes already got the job. Doesn't matter at that point.

[shmike]

They would have shown in training

I know.

Training: Dudes already got the job. Doesn't matter at that point.

True.

My point was that most likely he didn't. It wouldn't be professional.

Those that are arguing that the "I watched this cartoon when I was 8" tat isn't professional have a point.

If the city is going for a professional appearance, it should be covered up. If they don't have a problem with it, neither do I. :idk:

[the chi]

Im kinda on the side of it being unprofessional. I've got tats, and I love them, but I also made the decision to get them in places I can easily cover up because as cool as they are, they arent professional and like someone else said, people get judged on appearance. I also refrained from getting the ones I REALLY want because they arent professional. Like on the back of my neck, on top of my foot, my wrist, etc.

I would be 100% more likely to have greater trust in an officer who looks like a professional officer of the law, than in someone covered up with tats who threw on a uniform.

[Dave]

Training: Dudes already got the job. Doesn't matter at that point.

No, they don't. Cops do a basic training type deal before they get hired. Its very possible to get through the thing and be fully trained and certified and NOT get a job.

[marko138]

No, they don't. Cops do a basic training type deal before they get hired. Its very possible to get through the thing and be fully trained and certified and NOT get a job.
Shows you how much I know or care about cops.

[shmike]

Shows you how much I know or care about cops.

:lol

[z06boy]

Mixed feeling with this one. I have tats but they are covered up at work.

Tats don't bother me but while in uniform it looks more professional to me to have them covered.

[racedoll]

I'm surprised that he is allowed to show them. I don't care either way as long as he is capable of doing his job. I suppose though in a larger city, like Philly, it might help him on the street as someone else suggested. You get into a smaller town like where I live, they probably would make you cover. Hell, a friend of mine has to stay clean shaved when he works.

[Rangerscott]

What if he has a Prince Albert. You gonna stick you head under his shorts to find out and piss and moan about it?

[Papa_Complex]

What if he has a Prince Albert. You gonna stick you head under his shorts to find out and piss and moan about it?

If that shows while he's performing his duties as an officer, then he's got much bigger employment issues to deal with.

[Dave]

What if he has a Prince Albert. You gonna stick you head under his shorts to find out and piss and moan about it?

if his cock is out of his pants its unprofessional whether its normal or if he chose to ram a metal rod through it

[Particle Man]

If that shows while he's performing his duties as an officer, then he's got much bigger employment issues to deal with.

:lol: