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    My 501st info used against me

    Most know that I'm a motorcop here in California. I'm one of 6 motorcops in our department, but I write the most tickets. I enjoy what I do and I'm good at it. Goes without saying, in a town of about 80k people get to know your name. Here's what happened.

    I guess someone likes me enough to Google my name or something. My name comes up with a link to my profile at 501st.com. This gives my name, email, and of course my picture with my bucket off. So what do they do? They post it on Craigslist.com in the Rant and Rave section calling me names and whatnot. Now people are jumping on the bandwagon talking about making false accusations if "he writes you a ticket." Luckily I audio record every traffic stop.

    I had to have my email removed from the 501st site, and had to request my bucket-off pictures be removed (If they'll do that).

    So here's what I did. Craigslist terms of use specifically states that they will release the name of the poster if they post any personal info without consent. We''ll see what happens.
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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    Oh man that really sucks...I might have to do the same thing as you when I start practicing law.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    That sucks, I hope any kind of action will be taking against the poster of the ad.

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    Bummer. That is one of the scary things about the internet. I hope Craigslist does something about it.

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    Go get 'em! Juvenile behavior like that needs to be dealt with before it escalates.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    is it too late to post something?...got a link?

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    Ouch.
    It kinda sucks that a profile intended for entertainment purposes can be used for this nature. Ruins the whole costuming gig for everyone except the idiots trying to mess with you.

    Good luck fixing the problem. I hope that it gets rectified soon.

    ZK

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    they can set your profile to classified. it might take a couple of days, but it can be done.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    Just got an email reply. That was quick!

    The post was removed, but they won't tell the poster info without a subpoena. We have one of the best computer crimes guys in the state at work. Maybe he can backtrack a little, on his off-time of course.

    I'm just glad the post is gone. I can deal with the hate and the names, I get that everyday.

    Hey Cruzer, where's the love????

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    you know I'd only post good things!

    glad to hear it's been removed. hope I never make it there.

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    Man that stinks, for petes sakes your only doing your job! If they don't want a ticket then drive the speed limit! Good think you record every stop there are so many losers out there you have to CYA any way you can.

    Thank you for the job that you do! Stay safe!

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    I hope I don't ever have to worry about someone I arrest googling me and finding my 501st profile...that's kinda scary. I feel for ya, man.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    It just goes to show that some people have nothing better to do with their time.
    Shame! I hope you get this worked out.

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    Man thats really too bad. But hey remember, the law is on your side.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    This is exactly what have been trying to tell people I know over the last 3 or 4 months how ridicoulusly easy it is today to get into someones personal life via the internet. I deleted a few profiles, including that big brother of a "networking-social site", as that is an easy portal for folks to conduct all kinds of malicous actions via mulitple fake identities and such. People we would all normally never meet, deal with, or consort with on any level in real life can enter your world and cause severe malicous havoc. On the flip side, what's sad above and beyond, is that these malicous folks have absolutely no clue that they are subject to severe legal actions that can destroy them financially, as you will find that these same people have zero financial ability to defend themselves, let alone pay thier rent.

    This sucks 5204, and I hope you find out who this person is and you have them prosecuted to the fullest extent under applicable laws. They exist, and people need to know that thier "online life" is actually no different than real life, and that in fact there is accountability to be had. Lawsuits and Subpeonas aren't served online. Please keep us posted as this evolves.
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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    Darn man ... that is just awful. I'm glad to hear the post was removed and that somebody is looking further into it. And yes, your bucket-off picture can be removed from your profile (but it may take a little bit of time.) Just ask your GWL.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    Quote Originally Posted by Jango 5204 View Post
    I had to have my email removed from the 501st site, and had to request my bucket-off pictures be removed (If they'll do that).
    I'm one of the Legion's Web Deputies (howdy partner ) ... we can remove your email and your bucket off pic if you'd like while keeping your name or like Brian said, you can just be set to classified. That's up to you. If you're set to classified though I'm not sure what that does to your voting status when it comes to Legion votes for LCO etc... I'm not 100% sure how that works. Course, Brian could tell you since he's one of the Legion's web monkeys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by webchief View Post
    I'm one of the Legion's Web Deputies (howdy partner ) ... we can remove your email and your bucket off pic if you'd like while keeping your name or like Brian said, you can just be set to classified. That's up to you. If you're set to classified though I'm not sure what that does to your voting status when it comes to Legion votes for LCO etc... I'm not 100% sure how that works. Course, Brian could tell you since he's one of the Legion's web monkeys.
    i actually don' know the membership database stuff very well at all... i can muddle through it in a pinch, but that's darren's baby. (doh! word censor bleeped out the name of the app!)

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    That was one of the first things I requested when I joined the 501st. No face photo. It was not a problem.

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    Wow, that sucks. I'm sorry to hear it.
    The internet is sometimes a very bad thing.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    1st of all, I have respect for anyone in law enforcement. People forget that you guy's have feelings, a soul and a conscience. Some people are disgruntled. What a shame.

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    You arn't planning a Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back move are you?

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    I do think it id a shame thid happened. I knew sooner or later it might. It is pure and simple harassment. Let me know how it goes. I really do not want this to happen to me. ansd waould consider removeing my helemt off pic as well. It is just a shame that our profession would prevent us fromeenjoying some psitive attention frome our fellow costumers. Aslo I never realized hoe meany 501st are law enforcement based employees of one type or another.

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    The post was pulled last night. That's about all that will happen. The non-driving fools can hate all they want, I get that all the time, I could care less. They call it harrassment, I say, "quit breaking the law" and you won't see me again.

    I still want my full armor picture to show, I put a lot of time into that thing.

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    I'm a patrol deputy for a Sheriff's Office in the Portland Metro area in Oregon.........Just got my 501st membership approved several weeks ago. Sounds Like I should do the same thing. It sucks that that happened. Keep your head down out there bro.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jango 5204 View Post
    The post was pulled last night. That's about all that will happen. The non-driving fools can hate all they want, I get that all the time, I could care less. They call it harrassment, I say, "quit breaking the law" and you won't see me again.

    I still want my full armor picture to show, I put a lot of time into that thing.
    All set man. I fixed 'er up for ya! No head shots showing now.

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    SWEET. Thanks. My email is gone and my exposed headshot is gone. They can have my name all they want, it's on every ticket anyway.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    Oh man, what a piece of **** that guy was (assuming it was a guy).
    Yeah, I haven't been real happy with my info being up their either. I'd like it if registered forum members could actually view more than just what I have public, but for public viewing, googling, and such... I'd like a lot less.

    Here's hoping you find them.

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    Re: My 501st info used against me

    Jango 5204
    I've been meaning to ask you. Where do you 'punish and enslave' j/k err I meant 'protect and serve'? I saw a photo of you in front of what looked like the SLO Court House (across the street from the Freemont). Was curious if that is where you serve. I use to live in SLO and just miss it ever so much

    Keep up the good work. We law-abiding citizens love cops

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    This reminds me of a similar thing that just happened where a woman's daughter was being harrassed at school so she registered a facebook account and posed as a young boy. She then proceeded to harass the girl who was giving her daughter beef until she committed suicide. Internet privacy is a huge deal.

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    glad you at least were able to fix part of the problem my friend. hey on a lighter note, I was viewing your profile and saw your picture. would your department be opposed to you slapping on an Imperial logo sticker on your motorcycle? 8)

    stay safe,

    B1

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bountyone View Post
    glad you at least were able to fix part of the problem my friend. hey on a lighter note, I was viewing your profile and saw your picture. would your department be opposed to you slapping on an Imperial logo sticker on your motorcycle? 8)

    stay safe,

    B1
    It would be ok, if it was a little, about 1 inch. We all customize our bike in our own way. New post by the way. Wish they could spell. Here it is with censorship:





    You ***.... To ashamed to leave your *** pic up? Will your DarthVader pals be upset that you are embaressed to show your face with with them on there website?

    Enough people will complain about how you are on a power trip and power kick, and a plain ********. You will end up working security at Kmart! Take it to city counsel when his superiors try to brush you off! There the polices boss' too!




    (craigslist, no names are mentioned, no faces, no racial slurs, or profanity, all according to terms of use)

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    Got it all figured out. Gotta give props to craigslist, they've deleted all the posts that make reference to me, and put some blocks in place so it hopefully won't happen again. Until then, I'll keep checking, saving, and having the posts deleted.

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    man...i hear ya on this whole thread...im in the same line of work. luckily noone around here, that i know of, has made any comments about me in the 501st...except of course the constant razz i get from coworkers, and the occasional picture posted in the squad room.

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