Why do they do this ?

[MFL]

It’s happened a few times, while driving and I’ve always wondered why the police pull this stunt.

The most recent was on Christmas day, I was driving towards Sutherland on the Princes Hwy doing 70km/h in a 70 zone, and suddenly there is a grey Toyota tailgating me very close. The Toyota had just accelerated hard out of a side street , and were so close you couldn’t see the Police signs on the bonnet and the light bar on the roof. I haven’t seen a Camry marked like this before (a dark grey colour car with just white lettering.)

What do the cops think I will do with them so close to my rear bumper, I can just about read their badge number on their shirts, - race off , so we can start a chase, or maybe next time I should brake check them and see what happens - both bad options.

[Citroënbender]

Doesn’t it make you feel so much safer in our ever-dangerous community?

[MFL]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Doesn’t it make you feel so much safer in our ever-dangerous community?

absolutely, I mean look how they dealt with Danny Lim at the QVB, makes me feel very safe.

Just for FYI.
https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw...78f950d6e5b847

[Citroënbender]

I’ve had similar experiences to yours over the years, like you I don’t really know what they are thinking. Thompson Street Hunters Hill, southbound on the Gladesville Bridge, Sofala Rd Laffing Waters, Cowabbie St Coolamon, Great Western Highway Medlow Bath… If I similarly tailgated a police car (marked or unmarked) they would likely demand an explanation on the spot!

[MFL]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’ve had similar experiences to yours over the years, like you I don’t really know what they are thinking. Thompson Street Hunters Hill, southbound on the Gladesville Bridge, Sofala Rd Laffing Waters, Cowabbie St Coolamon, Great Western Highway Medlow Bath… If I similarly tailgated a police car (marked or unmarked) they would likely demand an explanation on the spot!

Must be in their handbook under how to engage with the community

[mostly_broncos]

Originally Posted by MFL

absolutely, I mean look how they dealt with Danny Lim at the QVB, makes me feel very safe.

Just for FYI.
https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw...78f950d6e5b847

When did they start sending cops to train here in the US ?

[MFL]

Originally Posted by mostly_broncos

When did they start sending cops to train here in the US ?

well they had to get the military grade weapons and armoured cars, as well , to look like their US counterparts ..

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by MFL

well they had to get the military grade weapons and armoured cars, as well , to look like their US counterparts ..

Or possibly to help out in siege situations like the recent one in Qld?

[Itsme]

I had this done to me a few odd times over the years, just some cop who is on a high egotistical trip out to bait you to do something wrong.
Shame you did not have a reverse dashcam to report the mug.

cheers