Tattoos and Cops

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Nage Waza

Not that I like them or anything, but what do you care what people get tattooed? You do realize that no matter what anyone looks like it pretty much means nothing as to how they are as a person? Your dislike of a tattoo only has something to do with you, not them.

Then why do people get tats, if a persons appearance has nothing to do with their personality? People get them to make a statement in one way or another, and that is a reflection of who they are. I am not saying it is good or bad, in fact it could be either.

[Nage Waza]

Originally Posted by zamler

Then why do people get tats, if a persons appearance has nothing to do with their personality? People get them to make a statement in one way or another, and that is a reflection of who they are. I am not saying it is good or bad, in fact it could be either.

The reason they got the tattoo is their reason, not the reason you think it might be. It might be for something for only them to consider and not anyone else even if it is visible to all.

The only way to know someone is to get to know them, appearance means nothing. Even if someone looks happy they could be mad.

[Jimmy Stang]

I think a cop should be judged on how well they do their job and nothing else. If I'm ever in need of Calgary's finest, the least of my concerns are his tattoos.

[Montana Moe]

Interesting, as a public servant considering getting a full sleeve (maybe both, eventually), I didn't think it would be a big deal. Maybe firemen are different than cops?

My boss might not like it, but there's no rule against it here, so he can get bent.

[Clarkey]

I wish they could ban middle aged, white collar, straight, suit wearing guys from having earrings. I come across it occasionally and it freaks me out.

[Chingas]

nm

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by afc wimbledon

As a general rule of thumb I think tats or wearing ed hardy t shirts should preclude you from being a cop as you obviously have some growing up to do and are still in the macho somewhat enamoured of violence or at least looking violent stage of development we all hopefully grow out of at 16 or 17.

Unless he's working undercover a cop shouldn't want to look like the dregs of humanity he arrests.

This has to be one of the most half baked things I have ever read

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang

I think a cop should be judged on how well they do their job and nothing else. If I'm ever in need of Calgary's finest, the least of my concerns are his tattoos.

I agree. However consider this- can you think of any situation where tattoos would benefit a uniformed police officer? ie- make it easier for him to do his job or able to do his job better?

The thing is; even within this thread we have seen people admit that they might tend to have less respect for a person with tattoos. So in a situation where the officer needs to make people respect his authoritah; the tattoos might be a disservice.

Yes, I used a Southpark reference. I know how to spell authority

[FlamesAddiction]

You have to remember too that part of their job is also testifying in court where people will be judging them, and let's face it, some people negatively judge people with tattoos. It might not be fair, but it happens. Just like if someone had purple hair or a piercing.

For some professions, appearance is important. If people don't like it, they should avoid them.

[HPLovecraft]

I don't mind tattoos, but I feel if you're going to be a cop, don't have full sleeves, neck tattoos, etc. You're a police officer, not a bartender. Appearance is a very large part of the profession.

[metallicat]

If a tattoo on the forearm of a cop makes you scared or trust him/her less, you've got issues that need to be worked out. I doubt there are many, if any, cops in a city like Calgary who can't cover up their tattoos for the purpose of looking professional while working or going to court. Sure, a Mike Tyson face tattoo should probably preclude one from being a cop, but then again, a face tattoo like that should almost preclude one from being out in public period.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I agree. However consider this- can you think of any situation where tattoos would benefit a uniformed police officer? ie- make it easier for him to do his job or able to do his job better?

The thing is; even within this thread we have seen people admit that they might tend to have less respect for a person with tattoos. So in a situation where the officer needs to make people respect his authoritah; the tattoos might be a disservice.

Yes, I used a Southpark reference. I know how to spell authority

Well then they can respect his baton

[HPLovecraft]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

If a tattoo on the forearm of a cop makes you scared or trust him/her less, you've got issues that need to be worked out.

Not that I think small tattoos on a forearm are that big a deal, but if senior citizens felt intimidated by tattoos on a police officer's forearm, would you say the same thing? Plenty of seniors don't like tattoos.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

If a tattoo on the forearm of a cop makes you scared or trust him/her less, you've got issues that need to be worked out.

And you may be 100% right with that statement. However a large portion of a police officer's job is to deal with people who have issues to be worked out.

[speede5]

You guys may think afc wimbeldon's views are arong, but if you think he's in the minority you'd be wrong. We all have our stereotypes, people are going to judge you based on your appearance before they get to know you, it's life. Right or wrong.

And tatoos and clothes are a big representation of who you are, or who you want to be. fifty bucks says when you see a chick in tight jeans, tits pushed up, with a tramp stamp or ribcage tatoo you label her right off the bat, let me guess choir girl is the first thing that comes to mind?

[YYC in LAX]

Originally Posted by Nage Waza

Not that I like them or anything, but what do you care what people get tattooed? You do realize that no matter what anyone looks like it pretty much means nothing as to how they are as a person? Your dislike of a tattoo only has something to do with you, not them.

You couldn't be more wrong. Wow guy.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by YYC in LAX

You couldn't be more wrong. Wow guy.

One broad brush statement does not make another broad brush statement correct.

So you are saying how a person looks is a direct reflection of the type of person they are?

[RubberDuck]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I agree. However consider this- can you think of any situation where tattoos would benefit a uniformed police officer? ie- make it easier for him to do his job or able to do his job better?

Yes, I used a Southpark reference. I know how to spell authority

Undercover/vice.

[YYC in LAX]

@undercoverbrother Settle down there AP English guy.

No, I never said it's a direct reflection. Relax.

My original post(s) made fun of tribal tattoos. Nage basically said someone's tattoos "pretty much means nothing as to how they are as a person."

I couldn't disagree more. There's a stereotype that goes along with tribal tattoos and that stereytope is douchbagery.

If anyone out there has a tribal tattoo they can be assured there people are out there making fun of them behind their back everywhere they go. Not everyone, but people like me.

LOL, I'm pretty sure this guy's choice of tattoo is a reflection of what he's all about:

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by RubberDuck

Undercover/vice.

It's been my experience that undercover officers typically don't wear their uniforms.

That's actually why I said "uniformed officers"- I realize that there is often a need for officers going undercover to try and "blend in" with the criminals they are trying to catch. However that seems to strengthen my point; you say that sometimes police need tattoos so that they appear to be less reputable.