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10 ‘perks’ to patrolling in the snow

Just about everyone is staying indoors — everyone but the cops. But it’s not all frigid and bitter; police are finding the silver lining to patrolling in the cold. Take a look at some the perks, as told by our Facebook fans.

  1. Thugs and dope dealers stay inside. — Anthony DiPaolo
  2. Your vest feels pretty good! — Joe E. Rice
  3. It’s a lot easier to track someone in the snow when they run from you. — Ronnie Long
  4. Snow ball the neighboring town patrol cars. — John Hammonds
  5. Those long-winded, nosey, cop-groupie citizens get real short and to the point when it’s this cold...even when you say: “Now tell me that again, I’m not sure I followed you (and giggle under your breath). — Jim Spearman
  6. New 5.11 jackets! — Chris Reyes
  7. The beauty in the early morning hush and virgin snow with few calls and a warm, comfortable patrol car. — Barbara Donohue
  8. You get to do donuts in the cruiser and blame it on the snow and ice..... — Jim Martino
  9. No speeders, so less traffic stops — Ron Hall
  10. If someone runs in saggy pants, they’ll become a snow plow. — Nika Nichol

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