  Scs100 Member Username: Scs100 Post Number: 102 Registered: 12-2006 |
Since everyone is so down on the police these days, I felt like changing the topic, even though I agree with most of these opinions. So here goes. Who do you think has the best police department in the suburbs? (since Detroit has been slammed so much, it won't be included.) | ||
Wash_man Member Username: Wash_man Post Number: 259 Registered: 05-2006 |
Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel. He has the respect of residents and I think the criminals fear him. He seems to get the job done. He has enough confidence in what he does that he overcame the bad press about his dad. He is physically fit (black belt I think) smart and effective. A model policeman. I think he has the respect of his officers too. I know a deputy that can only speak highly of him. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 1284 Registered: 12-2005 |
I'll second Hackel. He's conscientious. That counts high in my book. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 1232 Registered: 11-2003 |
Grosse Pointe police seem to be pretty damn effective (fairness is probably for another discussion). But who honestly has had experience with all the different police/sheriff departments around metro detroit? Besides Detroit and GP, I've only seen police cars for other cities. | ||
Mikeg Member Username: Mikeg Post Number: 427 Registered: 12-2005 |
Hackel is a publicity-seeking camera-hound, who despite his "deer-in-the-headlights" appearance, always seems to get good press and reviews from everyone except my daughter. She was enrolled in a mid-day drama class at Macomb Community College back in 2001 along with the recently elected Sheriff and she found him to be kind of strange. I found it kind of strange that he didn't have more important things to be doing during the middle of the day than sitting in a class of mostly 19-20 year old girls. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 2059 Registered: 10-2004 |
Everything seems strange to 19-yo girls, especially their parents who support them at home and all. | ||
Scs100 Member Username: Scs100 Post Number: 103 Registered: 12-2006 |
I'll agree with the GP assessment. When I was there, the cops were down on everyone for everything. Couldn't even walk your dog of the leash (figuratively). | ||
Bibs Member Username: Bibs Post Number: 637 Registered: 10-2003 |
Have camera! Have Hackel. Big time camera hound! | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 3842 Registered: 10-2003 |
I liked his dad more. Yeah, i know, he got in trouble but still he was better than the kid. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 1287 Registered: 12-2005 |
Hackel is downright modest compared to Joe Arpaio.  (Message edited by Jimaz on January 04, 2007) | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 54 Registered: 10-2006 |
Rochester Hills / Rochester / Troy | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 906 Registered: 11-2003 |
The St Clair Shores police do an excellent job of guarding the 7-11 at 11 Mile and Little Mack, 24/7. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 1288 Registered: 12-2005 |
In my limited experience, Michigan State Police seem professional. They seem to very skillfully walk that tightrope between "Am I dealing with a good citizen I should assist?" and "Am I dealing with a perp I should arrest?" This I contrast against an Arizona State Police officer who merely joked around with me, a stranded motorist, while traffic zoomed past on a busy, dangerous freeway. I had to advise that officer that we both needed to leave the area ASAP.  | ||
Scs100 Member Username: Scs100 Post Number: 105 Registered: 12-2006 |
I dunno about the state cops. I did 80 on 96 out by Grand Rapids and got passed by a cop going 90. Didnt even look at me. So with the exception of speed checks, they are good, I'll agree with that. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 846 Registered: 06-2006 |
Dearborn Police aren't the greatest. I come to this conclusion because they never saw the guy who left the gentleman's club on Michigan Ave, drove through Dbn like he was driving NASCAR (right past the police station, btw) and then killed a motorist at Michigan and Oakwood. No clue why the cops didn't see him. | ||
321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 238 Registered: 02-2006 |
I think MSP and Macomb Co. are pretty tightly run ships. However I had a run in with a MSP Trooper and he basically pulled up to my accident and ignored everything I told him and proceeded to tell me what I had done to cause it. Which in the end was mind my own business and get broadsided by a drunk. Which I told him but he didn't believe. Yes, I am still a little mad. |
