PoliceLink

Just kind of a heads up on this topic; anything to do with the name of the "Los Angeles Police Department" is (for the most part) protected by copyright laws. So, based upon the below info, it appears that our worthless union may now put down their coffee cups and "try" and do somehting about this. Also, the LAPD does not allow it's "Offical" web page to be "hyperlinked" to another web page unless permission was given by The LAPD. So, for those ouf you out in Cop Land, you may wanna chat with your local department leaders and consider this.

This is the LAPPL's statement!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Response from the Protective League re the RateMyCop Website
(Below is a release today by the League about the controversial website. As many of you may have found, the RateMyCop website is currently "down" as of this afternoon. It is unknown if this is due to technical or legal reasons)
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To: All League Members
Subject: RateMyCop Website

The Los Angeles Police Protective League recently received numerous calls from members regarding the RateMyCop Website. The Website lists the names of all LAPD officers, as well as officers from other agencies. We have been informed by our attorneys that, unfortunately, the Website is legal and protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

The League is currently exploring possible copyright violations. Once we have come to a final opinion on this issue, we will notify you via e-mail.

bigrobmc said:

This whole thing is a joke to me.. The FOIA gives any whacko the ability to pull info on me, without my knowledge.. But people complain about the feds listening in on suspected terrorists phone calls.. Last time I checked, the feds have to pass background checks and Jack Sh*t doesn't.. But Jack Sh*t, who may have bad intentions, has unprecedented access to my info and its a good thing.. But the feds listening in on people, for the common good and safety, is bad.. Damn liberals.. I wonder where the ACLU falls on this as a personal privacy issue.. Oh, I know, it isn't to them, the police are involved, and we know where the ACLU falls on every police issue..

bigrobmc said:

LAPD_NHWD said:

bigrobmc said:

This whole thing is a joke to me.. The FOIA gives any whacko the ability to pull info on me, without my knowledge.. But people complain about the feds listening in on suspected terrorists phone calls.. Last time I checked, the feds have to pass background checks and Jack Sh*t doesn't.. But Jack Sh*t, who may have bad intentions, has unprecedented access to my info and its a good thing.. But the feds listening in on people, for the common good and safety, is bad.. Damn liberals.. I wonder where the ACLU falls on this as a personal privacy issue.. Oh, I know, it isn't to them, the police are involved, and we know where the ACLU falls on every police issue..

This is totally correct! This is what we were telling our union. This web site has created at type of "on-line" employee file that is maintained by who knows!

Well, the PD's here in the DC-area that I am considering were not up on that website.. But I'm sure that they would eventually be.. I don't envy your position out there. Here there is still some political backing for the police, but that left LA many years ago.. stay safe out there

I am getting out while the getting is good and once my pension is formalized I can talk more than I can now. Most places would be shocked at the level of "crap" that goes on here behind the scene. It has gotten so bad that once I retire we are moving out of the state of CAL all together and going to Texas. I may look for a job there as a LEO-but right now I need a break.

I love the coppers to death in this city and proud to have been one of their numbers all these years. But our "leaders" are a joke and would sell their soul for that next promotion. Most people in other states have it correct in their beliefs of what "Californians" are all about. I was born in this state, but have seen it decline to a point where I want out.

Chief Gates was the last "real" Chief we had at LAPD, the rest are "managers." Well, the anti-police groups have gotten what they wanted in this city. That's why I moved out of the city

site seems fully operational to me,,, I noted all the addresses for L.A.S.D stations were wrong.. and no listings were available,,lets hope it stays that way

yes,,, the world has dirtbags in it... this has just been reinforced once again

Get out of the craziness my LAPD brother... come on up to the "other" California

I went to the site and so far i cannot see anything like adresses or personal info only names. Not even badge numbers (ratemycop.com). What is the problem with this? Cant they ask you for your name and badge number when you are arresting/ticketing them? (Just curious)