Posts Tagged ‘cops’

  • Perfect Ending To A Perfect Week

    Date: 2008.09.05 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Police officer in full riot gear to a group of four other cops after Rage concert: Yep, just another night in Minneapolis.

    Minneapolis, Downtown-corner of Hennepin and something
    Overheard by Yep, just a typical night.

  • Is That A Euphemism?

    Date: 2008.09.04 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Ramsey County Sheriff in full SWAT gear to another Sheriff:  I thought all the pigeons were supposed to be killed before the Republicans got here.

    Saint Paul,  Wabasha Street
    Overheard by First immigrants now birds???

  • He Helps Their Aim

    Date: 2008.09.02 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Guy #1 looking at the snipers on the roof of a St. Paul building: What do you think they’re doing while they’re up there?
    Guy #2: Probably jamming out to Mos Def.  That’s what I would do.

    Take Back Labor Day @ Harriet island
    Overheard by Snipers scare me.

  • They’re Not The Crazy Ones

    Date: 2008.09.02 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Girl walking down the street: There are, like, 15 cops standing on the next street with dogs.
    Her friend: Then something tells me it’s in the best interest of our safety to turn here.

    St. Paul, Downtown
    Overheard by I think I’ll turn here too.

  • Following Rules Are For Suckers!

    Date: 2008.09.02 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Cop (clearing blockade from the middle of the street): Why don’t you kids just grow up?
    Funk the war teen: Because then we’d turn into you!

    Downtown St. Paul
    Overheard by And we don’t want that.

  • How To Win A Cop Over

    Date: 2008.08.31 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Cop on Lightrail exit: I’m going to need to see your ticket, ma’am.
    Woman: What for? I just got OFF the fucking train.
    Cop: (Looking slightly hurt) There’s no need to use language like that, ma’am. I’m just doing my job.

    Lightrail station at Lake and Hiawatha, where a protest is taking place
    Overheard by Max.

  • Will Another Raid Help?

    Date: 2008.08.31 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    SPPD Officer trying to defuse the tension at the office: Smile, it’s a fine day.
    From the back room, still clearly tense: Shut the hell up, Bobby!*

    SPPD
    Overheard by well it got me smiling.

  • Not For Long

    Date: 2008.08.28 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

    Guy with suit and badge: The cops around here look so… relaxed.

    Saint Paul,  Chestnut and Seventh

    Overheard by Erik Hare.