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Hadenuff
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 3:20:03 PM
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Just had my firt encounter with the Marine Police on Lake Martin. Wish I could say it was a pleasant experience but it was not. I was headed North toward Wind Creek and spotted the Marine Police boat headed in my direction, he turned and started directly toward me so about three to four hundred yards before we meet, I stopped and began the process of getting my drivers license and boat registration ready for review. He pulls up to my boat, circles once and stops. Of course he asked for my license and registration and I handed it to him. He then tells me that he is going to write a warning because "You were going to turn in front of me". I stated that I was not going to turn in front of you in fact I was stopped when you approached because it was apparent to me that you were headed my way and going to stop me. ( I was stopped when he turned on his blue lights) Long story short.. I was given a written warning for what I was "going" to do NOT what I did. This is a true case of harrassment and I hope a very isolated incident. I've never had anything but good to say about the job our Marine Police do however this youg man is a disgrace to his profession. Shame on him for not telling the truth!!
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| Name: |
CAT BOAT
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 3:29:29 PM
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Next time, tell us how you really feel.
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| Name: |
MrHodja
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 3:31:27 PM
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Suggest you email Gary (forum alias "Marine Police") with the details.
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Aaaaa I would just let it go. The Game wardens did about the same thing to me one day. They get board to y'a know,,,they need something to do other than ride around the lake all day. I tell you, if he were harassing you, you would have a court date right now. Ya know?
Or, try not to look so suspicious next time :)
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| Name: |
CAT BOAT
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| Subject: |
Marine Police
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8/21/2009 5:00:22 PM
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Hadenough does kinda look like a hoodlem.
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Yea that is what I meant by that comment.
Looking like a old thug chick as I do or a hoodlum like he does, well, that will get you stopped every time I think. LOL
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| Name: |
CAT BOAT
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 5:19:13 PM
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Marine Police might shoot you on site. LMAO... ROFLMAO.....
Heather, you know I am kidding you.
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Awww gezzzz, I know you are Cat...
Humm, but for every jest, there is a hidden truth. So,I had better duck next time I am on the lake and see a MP cruiser go by. "Yikes"
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I'm glad this guy didn't come up when it was pretending to drive your boat....I may have gotten a BUI for slurring my motor sound imitations.
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No he would have got you on the "You delayed my flight charge" when your were his PIC on the last vacation he took
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Mack
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Hadenuff>>>
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8/21/2009 7:44:13 PM
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good advice about contacting Gary.
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cstewa
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Mack
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8/21/2009 7:47:16 PM
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Hey Mack...I sent you an email...just wondering if you received it?
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| Name: |
alahusker
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But a good story
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8/21/2009 7:49:32 PM
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Capt M Brooks
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 7:56:36 PM
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People are entitled to the expression of their opinions and for the most part we don't participate in bulletin-board discussions about individual stops conducted by our officers. There is a time and place for that and in my experience getting into such a discussion on an internet forum is seldom productive. Hadenuff, if you would like to talk to me about your experience with our officers please feel free to call me Monday at (256) 329-2268. I have already spoken with the senior officer present during the stop and I plan to review the video over the weekend.
I will say that neither of the officers that were present when you were stopped are a "disgrace" to their profession. In fact, both officers are consummate professionals dedicated to doing a job that is often difficult and thankless. The citizens of Alabama and Lake Martin are lucky to have them on patrol.
Captain Matt Brooks
Alabama Marine Police
District 3 Supervisor
(256) 329-2268
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CAT BOAT
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 8:12:46 PM
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I'll bet that is the end of this thread! :o
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| Name: |
Hadenuff
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| Subject: |
Marine Police
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8/21/2009 8:16:06 PM
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Capt. Brooks, thanks for your reply. I agree that posting on the forum is not the best response but at the time I was a little upset. I welcome you to review the tape and may I suggest that you have the officer present when you do the review and if you think it would be productive, I would like to be present as well. If you determine that in fact I was guilty of ANYTHING I will be glad to make a donation equilivent to the cost of the ticket to your favorite charity. I will call you Monday and we can discuss.
Again thanks for your input.
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CAT BOAT
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 8:41:55 PM
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Hadenough....... You swimmin' in some dangerous waters. You got your life jacket on? I hope so, cause your kill switch d@mn sure ain't hooked up.
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Man,,, I know Cat, Was trying to dis-arm this thread to.
Some like it hot I guess.
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MartiniMan
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 9:53:17 PM
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I would say I have had two significant experiences with the MP's in the last ten years on LM. One was not pleasant as they were responding to a whiney neighbor with crappy docks that come loose with a 3-inch wake. They were not pleasant but not unprofessional. My second experience was when my 15-year old daughter and her friend who went canoeing without life jackets despite being told they should always take them. The MP's brought them back, explained the law to us and then turned the girls loose. I think the girls were more afraid of me than the MP's and it showed. When they left they requested that I not be too hard on them as they were 15 once. Message received in a professional and courteous fashion.
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Feb
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Marine Police
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8/21/2009 10:13:41 PM
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Cat, your post is certainly deserving of a Bigfoot Award as a "Clasic".
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| Name: |
Maverick
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Kudos to Officer Brooks
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8/21/2009 11:03:08 PM
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Have to say a very professional response on an open forum as Officer Brooks could have just avoided the issue entirely and keep it a private matter.
So all I have to say to Matt, is kudos and keep up the great work and if you ever see a maroon with tan interior Bennington pontoon boat flying down the lake please pull me over as I would like to personally shake your hand for a job well done and not just on this matter. I have met both Johnny and Mark, both on the water and off and have to say these are fine officers as well.
Do not get me wrong Hadenuff, I have to agree with you, always 2 sides to every story and also I think your offer for a charitable contribution is also a very gentlemanly offer to make if found in the wrong by Officer Brooks.
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| Name: |
GoneFishin
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Officer Brooks
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8/21/2009 11:52:49 PM
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This is a very active forum and you and Officer Gary's paticipation is really appreciated by all of us. This incident can be a learning experience for all of us or a wake up call to you and your staff. Thank you for thinking outside the box and offering to conduct the review. There are always 2 sides and mediating the situation wil give a level of confidence that the laws are being enforced fairly on Lake Martin.
While I realize you may not be able to post the results, I certainly hope Hadenuff will.
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| Name: |
alahusker
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Marine Police
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8/22/2009 3:46:03 PM
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You guys/gals need to know that most residents on Lake Martin..
A. Realize it's a difficult job.
B. Appreciate the fact you are true professionals.
C. Recognize the level of competence.. Cite Aquapalooza, 2009. How Y'all controlled that 'goat rope' without serious injury/fatality is remarkable.
AB&C also applies to the county cops and DNR people that patrol the lake..
Burke
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to Capt Brooks. I think he is running a tight ship and I believe he has listened to the reports of past problems. I witnessed some questionable issues with the mp last summer, but nothing this this year and most reports are positive (including my own experiences).
I'm not taking sides on this particular issue, but I have confidence that Capt. Brooks will handle it well.
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| Name: |
alahusker
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One experience at the rock..
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8/22/2009 8:36:54 PM
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Issued a citation for expired registration by polite Marine Police (my wife's fault, she was supposed to have paid it.) I called Coosa County courthouse to ask what the fine was. The clerk asked if I had renewed the registration.. I said yes, she said fax the current one to her and forget the citation. The trauma was horrible..
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roswellric
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Nope
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8/23/2009 9:17:43 PM
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that's just begging for an argument. What a mistake....
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| Name: |
roswellric
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U-R
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8/23/2009 9:22:19 PM
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Confused. This is not the place to discuss law enforcement disagreements with forum posters. It degrades the authority of the police. They should stay out of forums.
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jwh445
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Marine Police
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8/25/2009 11:50:23 AM
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Agreed on all points A, B, and C; but, I will add, as far as Aquapalooza goes, the participants need to be commended also, a gathering of that size, with no real big problems is the sign of a real team effort.
John
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I think communication between law enforcement and the public is a very good thing.
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