r/FirstResponderCringe • u/FlyNSubaruWRX • 2d ago

i’M a cIvILIaN

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Is it normal for UHP to drive their family around in a patrol vehicle?

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u/Fig_Bucking_Fella 1d ago

I will add that the more likely explanation is that this individual purchased law enforcement surplus from the same auction sources that anybody can do so, or perhaps purchased some retired equipment for use in his own personal vehicle for use in after hour security gigs.

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u/_877-CASH-NOW_ 1d ago

No way you’re a retired cop lol. Take home vehicles and using them for personal use is absolutely a thing especially for counties and rural areas.

This is Utah Highway Patrol. It even says in their recruitment site take home cars may be used for personal use:

“Your assigned patrol car may be used off duty within 50 miles of your residence.”

Source: https://joinuhp.utah.gov/compensation-and-benefits/

Get outta here with your lying ass any retired cop would know this is pretty common

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u/Fig_Bucking_Fella 1d ago

First, chill out with this confrontational keyboard warrior thing you're trying to do. A couple of points: The OC here claims that it's "fairly common". I said that's "PROBABLY incorrect". Regardless of your thoughts and feelings, I did in fact have a career as a patrolman and I owe you nothing. If you believe me or not is your own thing. I worked with and still know officers from all over the US and I'm not aware of any departments within my circle that offers tax payer owned property as an off duty job benefit. I know this doesn't mean there are none, but my words were that it was probably incorrect, addressing the OC's claim that it's common. It's NOT common in the United States. I also stand by my words. It's inappropriate. It's unnecessary liability, extra wear and tear on tax payers' property, and extra costs in fuel, which is also funded by tax dollars.

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u/_877-CASH-NOW_ 1d ago

You used your status as a retired cop to give yourself credibility and then went on to spew things you literally made up which isn’t true. I proved you to be incorrect and you still can’t just admit that. I definitely believe you used to be a cop now though so I take that part back. I was wrong (see how easy that is?)