Cops who turn thier siren on to avoid congested lights -or just run em

[Phaedrus11]

Just a quick note about police work. Some calls do go out that are not “code 3” (Burglaries in progress, fights, etc) that you will run a light for. More importantly I will run lights to back up my partner or any other member of my crew. Someone else might get a “3” call or take a traffic stop and I admit I’m going to run a light to get to him. This might have something to do with the fact that I work in the most violent area of Miami (Little Haiti) but I would imagine that it occurs in more laid back areas also.
If an officer is running lights just cause, “I’m a cop and I do what I please” then red light running is the least of our concern with this guy. Hopefully good supervisors can pick out this kind of mentality and take corrective action.
Come on down to Miami and I’ll set you up with a ride along. Your heart will be pumping so hard by the end of shift you won’t remember the traffic lights, much less if you stopped at them.

Magic City Sergeant