Is it appropriate for LAPD to play the "Age Guessing Game" with civillians? (authority, spider)

[edmcrocker]

wait, how tall are you again? are you petite?

Originally Posted by jackie100

It is extremely unprofessional to hit on the opposite sex on uniform. Don't you agree?

so if he was hitting on someone of the same sex, you would approve?

[DubbleT]

Dear lord, he's a human being who made a lame attempt to strike up a conversation, perhaps in order to flirt with you, perhaps just because he really was trying to practice his powers of observation.
You are blowing this way, way out of proportion. Somehow I doubt it's against the rules for a cop to strike up conversation with civilians while in uniform, I bet it's okay for them to flirt too, as long as the aren't using their position to threaten or intimidate you. (and if you are intimidated simply by people asking your age you have real problems)
I will caution you against pointlessly trying to put a stain on this guys record when he hasn't actually done anything worse than offend your delicate sensiblities. Doing so might make you a real target of intimidation, instead of an imaginary one.

[munchitup]

Originally Posted by DubbleT

Dear lord, he's a human being who made a lame attempt to strike up a conversation, perhaps in order to flirt with you, perhaps just because he really was trying to practice his powers of observation.
You are blowing this way, way out of proportion. Somehow I doubt it's against the rules for a cop to strike up conversation with civilians while in uniform, I bet it's okay for them to flirt too, as long as the aren't using their position to threaten or intimidate you. (and if you are intimidated simply by people asking your age you have real problems)
I will caution you against pointlessly trying to put a stain on this guys record when he hasn't actually done anything worse than offend your delicate sensiblities. Doing so might make you a real target of intimidation, instead of an imaginary one.

The second she hands in that form it will go straight to the trash. Who cares if she wastes her time filling it out.

[LeftyTrav]

Originally Posted by jackie100

I can be touchy if I want.

Then why not do it on your own time?

Was it worth starting a thread?

I think the cop is the winner here. If he'd have hooked up with the likes of you, he'd have had my profoundest sympathy.

[VLWH]

Originally Posted by jackie100

Yep; it happened yesterday and I'm still fuming. Now I can never go back to that location again because I don't want to risk the chance of running into him again and because I've had such a foul experience there that being there would bring up the experience again. I am seriously considering filing a complaint. I have already downloaded the form at Commend an Employee or Report Employee Misconduct - official website of THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

Don't forget to include your date of birth on the complaint.

[harhar]

Originally Posted by jackie100

yep; it happened yesterday and i'm still fuming. Now i can never go back to that location again because i don't want to risk the chance of running into him again and because i've had such a fowl experience there that being there would bring up the experience again. I am seriously considering filing a complaint. I have already downloaded the form at commend an employee or report employee misconduct - official website of the los angeles police department

ftfy

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[Mr_Geek]

This thread is worthless without pics!

Post 'em up Jackie.

[Lovehound]

Originally Posted by jackie100

A cop asked me for my age out of the blue today at El Pollo Loco on Sunset Blvd/Crescent Heights. NOT because he was sizing me up for something suspicious, NOT because I was in trouble, NOT because he was pulling me over or because of ANYTHING of that nature. It was only because I "look young" and he claimed he is sharpening his police skills so he can accurately gauge how old people are. Can I file a complaint for that?

How old are you anyway? Do you come here often?

He was hitting on you. Be glad you look nice enough that you get hits and quit complaining. These same people will look right through you in 40 years.

You already filed your complaint. See the OP in this topic. Complaint accepted. You're #349,026,393,949 on the list. Now serving #56...

[jackie100]

It is unprofessional and inappropriate for a POLICE OFFICER to hit on someone while ON THE CLOCK.

There is a difference between me asking for my age ONLINE (which is solicited) and someone offering me their opinion (unsolicited). Especially a police officer since it is unprofessional. Me asking for opinions online about my age does NOT negate the fact that what he did was OFFENSIVE, UNPROFESSIONAL and INAPPROPRIATE. He still deserves a reprimand for that.

[edmcrocker]

jackie100, i would like to take you on a date. i'm 6'3", tall, dark, and handsome. i weigh 187 lbs. i'm only 26, but i look 45. i was thinking we could go to the el pollo loco near alvarado and 6th. what thinkest thou?