CO debate

[Guest]

My 2 cents. How easy would it be for CO to come up with a "probable cause" for checking out fisherman? What is PROBABLE CAUSE?? Is this a written statement or an opinion he has formed? Yes, they have a tediuos job, lots of miles to travel,etc. But after the events of 9/11, our country nearly stopped in its tracks because we didnt know if another terrorist act was imminent.EVERYONE was held under scrutiny that day and days to follow. Remember, next time a CO comes to your icehouse door or boat, be thankful we have people who care about our well-being and are trying to weed out the no-goods! Happy Fishing to the overwhelming majority of law-abiding Sportsman!!

[Guest]

Mossy,

I agree and am also thankful for the presence of CO's. Just thought I'ld let you know there are some people who agree.

hsolist&MEL

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"The Big One is down there, keep at 'im"

[Guest]

I agree with you guys. and its very necessary. People just don't like the CO's bugging them. But its a small price to pay

[Perch Jerker]

I'll be the first to admit that CO's are necessary and beneficial. Also, MOST are nice and pleasant. However, when there is a rogue CO in an area, that is 'there own cowboy rideing THEIR range', not much can be done.

You can voice your dislike all you want and NOTHING will get done to correct the 'problem'. A friend I went to school with (and joins us for Eelpout Festival every year) works for the DNR and he has told me this is a fact of life on the enforcement side.

I have had many, many times more pleasant encounters with CO's than bad ones. They have a crappy and sometimes dangerous job, but they CHOSE that line of work and no one is forceing them to stay in it.

My hat goes off to the majority of CO's who are pleasant to deal with in this great state. However, another appendage on my right hand goes out to salute the minority of CO's who are bad apples that spoil the whole basket.

[Guest]

I fully support the CO's and all LEO's.

Mossy,
Probable Cause is a group of facts that have been articulated by the officer, and when put together, show enough truth to warrant a belief of fact or truth, that something is not right.

For example: A police officer is following a vehicle down I-35. The vehicle is speeding, weaving, and not using it's turn signals. All of these facts combined give that officer "probable cause" to pull the vehicle over.

Good Luck,
Rusty