If you are out and about, and run into a checkstop

[Ken07AOVette]

Give the boys and girls in Uniform a Timmies card, or something similar. They are there for our safety. Thank them.
:)

[Jays toyz]

The idea is good, but members cannot accept gifts. A heart felt thank you would likely be accepted

[whiteout]

The idea is good, but members cannot accept gifts. A heart felt thank you would likely be accepted

I’m guessing it’s just for things with actual monetary value? Have seen plenty of people buy the orders of first responders at Timmies/ fast food places and I never charged for coffee/soft drinks/slurpees when I work at the gas station.

[1899b]

Give them a beer from your already opened case.

[Ken07AOVette]

They have taken gift cards from me before.

[1899b]

They have taken gift cards from me before.

Sure and not everything makes it to the evidence room either though....

[gpgriz]

And don't post location on social media!

[Newview01]

And don't post location on social media!

Why not?

[Newview01]

Give them a beer from your already opened case.

The good ole days?

[robson3954]

The idea is good, but members cannot accept gifts. A heart felt thank you would likely be accepted

They most likely can. It’s just gifts over x amount have to be reported

[Jays toyz]

They won't even accept a discount at my store. If there is even the APPEARANCE of a conflict of interest they will refuse. Imagine how bad it would look if you watched someone hand a cop something and then drive away from a check stop or traffic stop. City cops I wouldn't be surprised if they have no policy preventing it.

[Ken07AOVette]

I know them here, even from any of the 4 neighboring cities they are neighbors, friends, we play ball and hockey with them, they aren't strangers. Likely a different story in the cities though.

[Brian Adams]

Likely a different story in the cities though.

likely

[Weedy1]

Here's the real answers for those interested:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/conducting-business-rcmp

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-120.html

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-121.html

Correct me if you think I'm wrong but after quick read of the above mentioned articles I would think one would not be in the wrong offering a member a gift card or perhaps a sugar glazed donut for appreciation of a job well done. I can understand why they will not accept gifts though based on the ambiguity of the artciles listed above. If you want to turn me in for offering a person a small gift of appreciation you're probability of being arrested for being a total nut job would likely be much higher than mine due to my offering. Good luck with that.

[Spooner]

Greasing a palm at a check stop?

Probably works.

[Jays toyz]

So, not against the law to offer, unless you are the object of their curiosity. Then it's a bribe. Otherwise It's only illegal for them to accept. Thanks for the reference material weedy!

[troutbug]

Im staying with my buddy who is a cop in Edmonton. He said he would never do it. A coffee, yes. A gift card or anything with money value ESPECIALLY at a check stop is a big no-no he said. He doesn't accept anything just to avoid the possible trouble. The checkstop one would be the worst idea possible and he said any officer that accepts something at a checkstop is opening himself up for a world of trouble. They also have to report any transactions like this aswell. He said its just not worth it in the end.

[curtz]

Give them a beer from your already opened case.

LOL :sHa_shakeshout:

[SlightlyDistracting]

I know them here, even from any of the 4 neighboring cities they are neighbors, friends, we play ball and hockey with them, they aren't strangers. Likely a different story in the cities though.

You sound like a pretty big deal

[SlightlyDistracting]

I know them here, even from any of the 4 neighboring cities they are neighbors, friends, we play ball and hockey with them, they aren't strangers. Likely a different story in the cities though.

I went out of my way to help 4 officers xmas eve. It was nothing to write home about, but I never even received a thank you from one of them. Its like they think less of the average person. Entitled and arrogant. No I will not give them a warm timmies. Id rather they be cold

[elkhunter11]

A check stop is likely the most inappropriate place to give the police a gift.

[Norwest Alta]

Nothing against cops but I beleive that they get paid to do their job and are not out the voluntary.

[troutbug]

A check stop is likely the most inappropriate place to give the police a gift.

That's what my buddy the cop said. He always thanks people for buying them coffees at tim hortons but that is as far as he goes in accepting any sort of gift. He also mentioned that its his job and doesn't really understand the need to be given gifts as he chose the line of work.

[wolf308]

Heck no ..... maybe my middle finger

[bobinthesky]

A check stop is likely the most inappropriate place to give the police a gift.



Probably a good way to get tasered these days.

[Talking moose]

Getting paid to do a job and can’t receive gifts. The world can be cruel sometimes.

[58thecat]

A thanks for keeping the roads safe from impaired idiots!

[AB2506]

No enforcement officer should accept a gift of any nature. It is often mentioned in the operations manual. It can be a cause for dismissal.

Just tell the officer thanks.

[srs123]

Usually not allowed. My company has a policy that we cannot accept a gift or anything with a value greater than $25. That includes lunches or other meals. I presume most agencies have something similar

[thumper]

Just a "Happy to see you out here tonight officer - thanks for keeping my road home safe" -is appreciated. Nothing else is needed or appropriate.

[qballs]

Sure wish they would have more checkstops out there. Haven’t seen one in Lethbridge for years, although I’m sure they have some at some point. Sure like to see them out after some of the golf tournaments in the city...