A Day in the Life: Frontline Cops in the City

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
  • You may recognise these two faces from Vlog 8 on their night shift ride along! Check out what their days look like based out of Auckland CBD, and see what got them joining the Police in the first place...

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  • @Smurphenstein
    @Smurphenstein 5 лет назад +530

    Saw a police car pull up to our local gas station. One officer went in to the toilet while the second waited. The second officer had only just gone in to the toilet when he ran back out and they were off to an emergency. Much respect for police when some don't even have time to use the toilet, let alone eat. Good work.
    Saw some officers outside my supermarket the other day and got them a couple of boxes of muesli bars to take back to the station. After I saw a video of constable Hurn talking about the job I say hi to officers more and sometimes get them something to snack on if I see they are going to be there for a while. They deal with a lot of people who dislike what they do so it's good to remind them there are people out there who respect their work.

    • @meowful1854
      @meowful1854 5 лет назад +26

      Smurphenstein it’s pretty hard to find people who are nice towards the police good on ya 👍🏻

    • @Smurphenstein
      @Smurphenstein 5 лет назад +13

      @@meowful1854 thank you. :-)

    • @scottnothing2293
      @scottnothing2293 5 лет назад +10

      Good on ya bro

    • @user-oo4zo8yy5u
      @user-oo4zo8yy5u 5 лет назад +4

      taking a shit on the job aye. Useless

    • @uilliam6926
      @uilliam6926 5 лет назад +3

      @@user-oo4zo8yy5uNot the point you twat.

  • @anachase3758
    @anachase3758 5 лет назад +32

    I might be biased because I was brought up with my father as a Police Officer and I work closely with Police in my current employment role. But we truly have one of the best police forces in the world! True story

    • @YoYo-od1xd
      @YoYo-od1xd 4 года назад +2

      Ana Chase there ain’t much crime in NZ
      Try New York

  • @amperorfiso4167
    @amperorfiso4167 5 лет назад +56

    Love these vlogs, you guys are making police look more open minded and very normal which is a big YES from most of us. So much support for you guys ❤

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  5 лет назад +7

      Thanks, so good to hear! ❤

    • @benjamin.gbenjamin2903
      @benjamin.gbenjamin2903 4 года назад +1

      i will not marry a police day they are dominating

    • @legolas7r
      @legolas7r 2 года назад +1

      They are so chill beacuse they work in New Zealand 🇳🇿 . The crime there is a JOKE compared to Los Angeles , New York or London ( UK ) or Sydney Australia 🇦🇺.

  • @nessstudios539
    @nessstudios539 5 лет назад +113

    Day in the life of a AOS please!! Great vid

    • @morris_j7766
      @morris_j7766 5 лет назад +13

      Local Drug Dealer your name is a bit ironic😂😂😂

    • @nessstudios539
      @nessstudios539 5 лет назад +1

      Jamey _M shhhhhh 😂

    • @Jacloch
      @Jacloch 3 года назад

      I don't think they can do that.

  • @jennybrennan5933
    @jennybrennan5933 5 лет назад +22

    Watch these videos from ireland keep up the good work 🇨🇮

  • @Ofcmike301
    @Ofcmike301 3 года назад +33

    Greetings from the Detroit MI, USA Police Department... Great video. Stay safe my friends..

  • @AdventuresofmalibuandDad
    @AdventuresofmalibuandDad 4 года назад +22

    Great video. I love to see how policing works beyond the big pond. I’m a retired police officer from Florida and it’s the greatest job in the world. Nothing like serving and help others in need. We are just people too. Keep up the great work ladies.❤️👍

  • @Directioner4everlol
    @Directioner4everlol 5 лет назад +22

    "So I'm cutting back, not 100% committed yet cause I'm gonna get some maccas after this" 😂 hahaha me too

  • @siennarose3272
    @siennarose3272 5 лет назад +6

    Wow thank you so much for all the things you guys do. Xx no words can describe how thankful I am

  • @marrrmite
    @marrrmite 5 лет назад +89

    this is like Police ten7 But better.

  • @francislow6914
    @francislow6914 5 лет назад +2

    This video hadn't even started and there is bloopers and use doing great

  • @willdavie159
    @willdavie159 5 лет назад +128

    🙏🏽 RIP TO ALL CHRISTCHURCH SHOOTING VICTIMS 💕

  • @lemueluwalkersiala1267
    @lemueluwalkersiala1267 5 лет назад +24

    4:51 put your shirt back on Gordon😂

  • @brettseddon8652
    @brettseddon8652 5 лет назад +44

    you have my total respect guys keep up the good work

  • @blondie1894
    @blondie1894 5 лет назад +2

    I love these! It's so cool to understand what a day in the life Police's frontline team looks like. Mad respect for you guys!

  • @richardpayne3688
    @richardpayne3688 5 лет назад +32

    Wow, what a difference compared to American law enforcement. I've been an American police officer for 23 years. Seems pretty tame in New Zealand. Much respect for my New Zealand brothers and sisters just the same.

    • @YoYo-od1xd
      @YoYo-od1xd 4 года назад +5

      Richard Payne America has a lot of people and criminals too

    • @tappasheider8273
      @tappasheider8273 4 года назад +4

      @@YoYo-od1xd The US is just fucked up in many ways. Pretty much everybody can own a gun and there are a lot social problems in certain areas. Also US Cops dont seem well trained, even there are good ones for sure. It takes them something like 13-19 (!) weeks to finish their training, in germany per example its three years. Also patroling by yourselfe is a huge problem. Which isnt a thing in most developed countries .
      That doesnt mean all US Cops are bad, but the system is shitty and makes it easy for things to escalate. Per example look at all the people who got shot, only because they wanted to take their wallet out of their pocket or something similar...

    • @S1D3W1ND3R015
      @S1D3W1ND3R015 3 года назад +4

      The whole country has only 4.9 million population. California, alone has over 34 million. Can't compare a 350+ million population country to a 4.9 million.

    • @Prince077Aussie
      @Prince077Aussie 2 года назад +2

      @@S1D3W1ND3R015 Yes can’t compare a country of gun loving freaks with peaceful NZ.

  • @craigmartin5939
    @craigmartin5939 3 года назад +7

    I thought this was that comedy cop show from NZ...it's actually real cops!

  • @HarrietShearsmith
    @HarrietShearsmith 5 лет назад +1

    Loved watching this, thanks for the fab video lovely x

  • @puhiropitini8998
    @puhiropitini8998 5 лет назад +4

    Seeing many Police Officers patrolling the streets now. I usually see maybe two Police cars each day, but now i'm seeing close to 10 Police cars.
    Good job, you guys are getting there.

  • @goatmt3920
    @goatmt3920 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for everything you do.

  • @diamondbookclub7015
    @diamondbookclub7015 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing.

  • @hamishc2445
    @hamishc2445 5 лет назад +97

    Do a daily vlog about detective plz!!

    • @92Adzy
      @92Adzy 5 лет назад +9

      do u really want to watch a video of someone doing paperwork

    • @hamishc2445
      @hamishc2445 5 лет назад +13

      Adzy I just think t would be very interesting about what they *really* do and not what they do in Brooklyn 99.

    • @92Adzy
      @92Adzy 5 лет назад +1

      @@hamishc2445 what does brooklyn 99 have to do with this lol

    • @hamishc2445
      @hamishc2445 5 лет назад +8

      Adzy it is a show about detectives I am asking for a detective video to see how different real detective work is to the Hollywood portrayal.

    • @janolableach9114
      @janolableach9114 5 лет назад

      @@hamishc2445 Paperwork is a BIG part of the job.

  • @Savyna10
    @Savyna10 3 года назад +1

    Thank you officers for all that you do!!

  • @Finn-qj7pz
    @Finn-qj7pz 5 лет назад +7

    Wow, this was a great vlog!

  • @caylamcfadden
    @caylamcfadden 5 лет назад

    Hey guys, do you still have free time and stuff or how does things like nightshifts work. Do you still get a "weekend" /days off?

  • @ineedhelp6320
    @ineedhelp6320 4 года назад

    Can we get an update on police equipment after the attack in christchurch? 🤔

  • @chrisbutler4438
    @chrisbutler4438 5 лет назад +8

    Another awesome episode. Like each one is getting better and better. Nice to see what you all are doing hands on. Seeing a lot of personality. Question, is handcuffing suspects common or uncommon in your agency ? Thank you all for sharing, God Bless and be safe -:)

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  5 лет назад +4

      Thanks Chris!! And handcuffing is all dependent on the situation, and the temperament of the offender.

  • @pa1264
    @pa1264 3 года назад +12

    Love the kiwi officers sense of humour even in a stressful situation they still have time for a smile.

  • @keiheaherakiwi1611
    @keiheaherakiwi1611 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your very busy day

  • @jeremyswan1446
    @jeremyswan1446 5 лет назад +52

    So is UNI what yall consider college? UNI= UNIVERSITY?.

    • @Itsfatso
      @Itsfatso 5 лет назад +7

      Yeah pretty much

    • @PhoebeGrigor
      @PhoebeGrigor 5 лет назад +24

      Yeah, uni is tertiary education or what people in places like the USA call college - in New Zealand, college generally refers to high school

    • @skux93
      @skux93 5 лет назад

      Yeah nah

    • @newzealandpoliceclips9668
      @newzealandpoliceclips9668 5 лет назад +3

      We do Primary, Intermediate, College, University.

    • @janolableach9114
      @janolableach9114 5 лет назад +3

      Yes except all of them are full of libtards.

  • @GASSER1525
    @GASSER1525 3 года назад

    Aww the Bork Bork nom noms are so cute

  • @TrevorBrass
    @TrevorBrass 4 года назад +14

    It's really interesting seeing how law enforcement is done in another nation.

  • @tokoxz5985
    @tokoxz5985 3 года назад +2

    Laura u pulled me over 😂

  • @amandathornicroft5130
    @amandathornicroft5130 5 лет назад +3

    Could you do a single vlog. Like one call out incident . Explaining all the procedures etc. Your channel is a eye opener into the real life of New Zealand police. Keep up the awesome work guys . Ge isn't the Mt Eden prison flash inside .

  • @35veteran97
    @35veteran97 5 лет назад +1

    I love how the police listens to 88.6😂😂

    • @iamasmurf1122
      @iamasmurf1122 4 года назад +1

      35 Veteran we don’t pay these fuckwits to have fun

  • @annmargrettelimen8954
    @annmargrettelimen8954 3 года назад

    how to be a police officer in new zealand? what are the qualification?

  • @kuipets166
    @kuipets166 5 лет назад

    manual police car? how many of those?

  • @seanfusco58
    @seanfusco58 4 года назад +6

    I have the utmost Dignity and Respect for all Emergency Services all around the World.

  • @Mymnsosoyushu
    @Mymnsosoyushu 5 лет назад

    That fulla went to the rock 😂. Ammo g

  • @AndrewMcStudioz
    @AndrewMcStudioz 4 года назад

    Where is the old Zealand video?

  • @Nasher360
    @Nasher360 4 года назад +1

    4:26 why is Gandalf on the walls?

  • @pkerry12
    @pkerry12 4 года назад

    So pretty much New Zealanders either become police officers or go to Australia?

  • @harleenkhangura1900
    @harleenkhangura1900 5 лет назад

    Awesome, do you guys know a Nabjit that works at cbd station as well.

    • @YoYo-od1xd
      @YoYo-od1xd 4 года назад

      Creative Me from poonjab?

  • @renealexander476
    @renealexander476 5 лет назад +1

    Since all police officers wear the dark blue coloured vests why at 3:48 is there a policeman wearing a different coloured vest compared to the others , do they do a different job to the other police

    • @jasonhume6604
      @jasonhume6604 5 лет назад +3

      The black vest? The black vest is worn by authorised officers. They are unsworn employees of the police. They work in the cells and custody.

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  5 лет назад +2

      You got it,@@jasonhume6604 😏

  • @gcqldrgirl
    @gcqldrgirl 5 лет назад +3

    Bonza. Love ur work gals.

  • @timl4257
    @timl4257 3 года назад +3

    you have to be the best cops ever. its great to see women in the front line. well done for what you do! Especially in recent times :)

  • @marrrmite
    @marrrmite 5 лет назад +6

    I WANT AOS!

  • @danieladdison7548
    @danieladdison7548 5 лет назад +6

    Great editing, longer videos please & detective or a day in the life of a detective!:)

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  5 лет назад +4

      Thanks Dan! Day to day Detective work is not quite the CSI we all imagine - BUT I'm sure there'll be a way to create something that showcases what they do in a more big picture sort of way :)

    • @danieladdison7548
      @danieladdison7548 5 лет назад +2

      @@newzealandpolice thanks! 😉

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  5 лет назад +3

      watch this space! ;) @@danieladdison7548

    • @danieladdison7548
      @danieladdison7548 5 лет назад +2

      @@newzealandpolice :)

  • @jn8118
    @jn8118 3 года назад

    Don’t resist Don’t flex are a stock standard when learning the beat

  • @steevie8001
    @steevie8001 4 года назад +1

    The fella at the finger print unit sounded like a Brummie

  • @olivierbonneau4390
    @olivierbonneau4390 4 года назад +2

    You guys are so brave to go out there and do your job without carrying a pistol on your hip. I’m Canadian and even though I don’t work in the U.S I’d never leave the station without my duty weapon in it’s holster. I guess your reality is different. Stay safe!

    • @esheel826
      @esheel826 4 года назад +1

      They do carry weapons in the boot of the car 2 pistols and 2 ARs they only carry it when they are told to or when they think they have to

    • @olivierbonneau4390
      @olivierbonneau4390 4 года назад

      Esheel Yeah but even though... It’s not on their belts all the time.

    • @esheel826
      @esheel826 4 года назад +1

      @@olivierbonneau4390 i think they should carry weapons on them just yesterday an offender shot at the police thank fully the officers were fine but the offender well wasn't

  • @TaterNaterthoughts
    @TaterNaterthoughts 4 года назад

    I notice you never carry your sidearm. Is that standard practice? When I was a cop here in the USA, we always carried our sidearm.

  • @waahizle2957
    @waahizle2957 5 лет назад +7

    I want to visit new zealand but the plane ticket prices... my god...

    • @perkhere2252
      @perkhere2252 4 года назад

      Don’t fly air new zealand, simple

  • @jorgejefferson8251
    @jorgejefferson8251 3 года назад +2

    They should not be transporting non-handcuffed prisoners in their police cars.

  • @harrisonfox2115
    @harrisonfox2115 4 года назад +2

    Does every officer have another officer with them

  • @Getsum-ii
    @Getsum-ii 2 года назад +2

    That maori girl is an embarrassment🤣🤣💀

  • @LowboostZ33
    @LowboostZ33 5 лет назад +7

    Awesome 🔥💯

  • @pkerry12
    @pkerry12 4 года назад +2

    I would like to see a vlog from the IT department.

    • @waratah_
      @waratah_ 4 года назад

      this isn’t odd squad doe 👉👈🥺

  • @the_boatswain
    @the_boatswain 4 года назад +2

    Hey Guys, I am a police officer in the U.S., awesome video series. [Cheers!]

  • @chandlkel
    @chandlkel 5 лет назад

    Can you please do 'A day in the life of a Police Communicator?

  • @hellobrooklyn1850
    @hellobrooklyn1850 5 лет назад +3

    6.07 that officer is a whole mood. Lmao relatable af

  • @Fixingthingz4u
    @Fixingthingz4u 5 лет назад +4

    Love the female and male vlogs more please 👍👍

  • @justhola4921
    @justhola4921 5 лет назад +2

    Loving that unicorn mug 🥰

  • @deeeeee4140
    @deeeeee4140 3 года назад

    I know this is two years ago buy these should be played after Police 10 7!! So cool watching these. I've watched almost every single one,
    Awesome work officers 👮
    2021 ❤

  • @Jacloch
    @Jacloch 3 года назад

    You can't get that feeling with any other job.
    Me: Firefighter............................................................. ahhhhhh

  • @renewhite5878
    @renewhite5878 3 года назад +5

    I wanna Join the new Zealand police

  • @genevielucious4945
    @genevielucious4945 3 года назад +1

    Really positive videos on the day and life of a NZ constable

  • @ruwaiarchibald7321
    @ruwaiarchibald7321 5 лет назад +5

    Love this ❤️ can’t wait to join the police collage 🥰

    • @zebrasnot6819
      @zebrasnot6819 5 лет назад +1

      collage? idiot don't you mean college

    • @ruwaiarchibald7321
      @ruwaiarchibald7321 5 лет назад

      ZebraSnot omg I just realised 🙄😂 I spelt it wrong lol 😂

    • @YoYo-od1xd
      @YoYo-od1xd 4 года назад

      Fail in English thou

  • @ICXC07
    @ICXC07 5 лет назад +6

    oh man i love both their voices. perfect NZ accent.

  • @churnoble
    @churnoble 4 года назад +1

    Day in the life of a cop in WELLINGTON please

  • @pixelatedbattalion7361
    @pixelatedbattalion7361 4 года назад +2

    A day in the life of NZ DPS as well, nice vid

  • @malfunction8165
    @malfunction8165 2 года назад

    What a difference two years make.

  • @amartyaroy3754
    @amartyaroy3754 5 лет назад +1

    wait they don't even put handcuffs while making arrest ? Are the suspects so decent in NZ?

    • @Cheesus-Sliced
      @Cheesus-Sliced 5 лет назад +2

      Low risk compliant people get treated quite well yea. Nobody likes messing with the process and adding unnecessary suffering for everyone

  • @dedatchie
    @dedatchie 5 лет назад +1

    You guys are awesome, that's all you need to know, dealing with all the shit you have to deal with on a daily basis, just awesome. hats off, and thank you to all you men and women

  • @vishalrao6672
    @vishalrao6672 3 года назад

    very proudest, Respect from INDIA country

  • @crazfulla
    @crazfulla 4 года назад +2

    8:04 Codys Yuhhhk

  • @deshood3406
    @deshood3406 4 года назад

    I see their still driving 1938 model cars around.

  • @aaroncrosby2173
    @aaroncrosby2173 2 года назад +1

    They should be arrested for having the music on this video too loud

  • @shannonfrew5937
    @shannonfrew5937 5 лет назад

    Wow it’s so different to Scotland witch I’m joining when if age it’s strange 😂

  • @marrrmite
    @marrrmite 5 лет назад +2

    Get me some AOS Fbi open up

  • @vinnyacosta9673
    @vinnyacosta9673 2 года назад

    Everytime i think of new Zealand police i think of wellington paranormal

  • @Tryagain563
    @Tryagain563 5 лет назад +3

    My niece applied to join the police force, (she was doing nuclear science (something like that!) at university and doing very well,) she is fit and pretty and smart. She sailed through the application and the last word she heard was the police officer saying to her, "Ok you're in. I look forward to seeing you in uniform.."
    Great. Then she was notified later that her application had been rejected because when she was ten years old she had rung in terror, in the middle of the night, the police, because her mother was freaking out smashing things etc on methamphetamine.)
    One phone call and she was out.
    The poor kid had grown up with a mother addicted to meth and alcohol and used to have to grab her baby brother and run out into the street in the middle of the night, crying in fear. Yet she only ever made ONE call to police.
    It doesn't seem fair that she should be rejected on those grounds nor does it make sense to me. It was because her mothers dad - my older brother, (Poppa) live a couple of blocks away that she did so well in school and in life. He looked after her and would take her and baby brother to his house for a few weeks, till her mother calmed down. He also encouraged her in her schooling and her love of sports (she was a surf life saver while in high school and champion in other sports,) she was a straight A student. He provided the stability she needed in life and he doted on her!
    But why should she suffer because of a phone call crying out for help at age 10?
    (Later, she learned to simply ring Poppa and he would drive down and taken her an brother to his beautiful home.)

    • @iamasmurf1122
      @iamasmurf1122 4 года назад +2

      sojourner I don’t really believe that was why she got rejected , As an Australian who lived in NZ and I went to the seminar to join NZ police if you don’t disclose all information about your family to police and they find out you will be rejected !! Your neice was not honest to the police when she joined up , I did not bother applying to be a police officer because they wanted me to disclose any criminal behaviour in my family and I was not prepared to do that .

  • @brendanalligan4961
    @brendanalligan4961 5 лет назад +1

    im beached as bro

  • @Tongandingo1
    @Tongandingo1 2 года назад

    Transported the guy without restraints you're crazy.. Australia must have next level criminality procedures

  • @alepepe5714
    @alepepe5714 4 года назад +1

    Great. Its so different here. I would like to see it in person. Great place nice country.

  • @miket2913
    @miket2913 5 лет назад +1

    Hey where’s the hot cop??

  • @melbfilms8962
    @melbfilms8962 5 лет назад +3

    Ha ha lady gaga in uniform cute

  • @chickenninja8395
    @chickenninja8395 5 лет назад

    Kia Ora everybody I came here from the 105 add

  • @AlexisRamirez-bd6ri
    @AlexisRamirez-bd6ri 3 года назад +1

    Ese país debe ser tan bajo en criminalidad y problemas de conducta antisocial, que los policías patrullan sin armas. Waaooo

  • @enesex
    @enesex 4 года назад +1

    So if you come across a suspect with a firearm that’s prepared to use it, do you just hope he or she gives up or uses it on themselves.

    • @isxnsiss586
      @isxnsiss586 4 года назад

      Well if they do use it on the officer or anyone else in that matter I think their that's like life in prison. But I mean if they had to fight for their life I would try to stun-gun them that's me anyway they do have armed officers I think.
      Gun laws. The minimum legal age to own a gun in New Zealand is 16, or 18 for military-style semi-automatic weapons. Anyone over those ages who is considered by police to be "fit and proper" can possess a firearm. All gun-owners must have a licence, but most individual weapons don't have to be registered.

    • @enesex
      @enesex 4 года назад

      I would never want to go up against someone that has a firearm when the best tool I have is a taser. Literally the definition of bringing a knife to a gunfight
      There are criminals everywhere and they are criminals because they don’t follow the law. So having laws only affect the law abiding. I think all law enforcement should be armed no matter the country. All it takes is one time and you’re dead because some criminal had a gun that he “shouldn’t have had”. Better to have it and not need it than to be DEAD

    • @thegalapagos57
      @thegalapagos57 4 года назад

      They would be a sitting duck

    • @thegalapagos57
      @thegalapagos57 4 года назад

      @@isxnsiss586 kinda stupid they don't have a firearm though an they're cops.

    • @PeterKnagge
      @PeterKnagge 4 года назад

      I don't know about you but I wouldn't mind swapping some Australian Police for these ladies!☺
      It is a smaller population and a different culture in New Zealand, and I'm sure they would have many other strategies for dealing with dangerous armed assailants. Yanks and Conservatives aren't going to get this, but guns don't actually make you safer.
      Stay safe and good luck!

  • @lukewarmwater5320
    @lukewarmwater5320 2 года назад

    That blonde constable has the most excellent nose!

  • @harmankailay180
    @harmankailay180 4 года назад

    You guys are awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @nagykhalil9719
    @nagykhalil9719 5 лет назад

    Do you have to go to university to become a cop??

    • @iamasmurf1122
      @iamasmurf1122 4 года назад

      Nagy Khalil no you don’t, I went to a police sign up thing as an Australian I lived in NZ but was looking at being a cop so went to their sign up seminar , I decided not to be a cop because they wanted to know everything the rest of my family was up to and to be quite clear that was a huge turn off probably help if they have university degrees because most of them lack communication skills and being honest while on the job , never trust any of them

    • @Yolo781
      @Yolo781 4 года назад

      You go to police academy

  • @dianenicol9053
    @dianenicol9053 2 года назад

    Scariest call?

  • @pa1264
    @pa1264 3 года назад

    Respect to all officers out there, their job is not an easy one is not for everyone they see things no one else has seen in their life time.

  • @user-or1tp7cx8u
    @user-or1tp7cx8u 5 лет назад

    Great Video Guys 😀👍

  • @CARBON10
    @CARBON10 2 года назад +1

    No time to stop p manufacturers na, but much easier to collect casharola from cars going slightly over the low speed limit

  • @haku4841
    @haku4841 4 года назад +1

    Black haired girl kinda looks like Rosa Diaz

  • @hyolmopemba7606
    @hyolmopemba7606 4 года назад

    Plssss can you give me jobe???? If you can its reaquest from me.....

  • @K1eaner
    @K1eaner 4 года назад +12

    The ladies are so relaxed, guess the community helps in the psychology of a police officer. Where as the cops in USA are wound so tight, a sneeze and they reach for their guns.