News about a recent Road Block - it's very important for all Texas riders to read this report and be informed as to who you need to contact immediately if you witness any similar stops being made in your area.. ~Suds
Message from Fast Eddie, Gryphons MC Prospect...
Last week there was a Road Block on the northbound side of 1382, between I-20 & hwy 67. There were also cars being stopped on southbound side. It was broadcast on radio (102.1) and a lot of motorists were calling in to report this roadblock. The cars that were seen working this road block were Cedar Hill PD & Dallas County and a lot of unmarked plain white police vehicles.
On my way to work last week, between 7:45 &:15 during rush hour traffic, Dallas County had the nerve to block one of the main veins from I-20 to 67.. on 1382.. to do a drivers license & insurance check. They were not checking everyone, it was a random check. also known as profiling. They didn't check mine since I was in a company vehicle so they were probably sure my info would be up to date. To begin with morning rush hour traffic is very bad timing, when you're already running late for work. Second, the location where they chose to do the pullover is in the middle of construction where it's impossible turn around. At this point on 1382, the median is at least a football field wide. Traffic was backed up for miles. This was not the first time they have done this. I witnessed other incidents such as this on several other occasions within the last year. Another incident I witnessed within the last month is a different kind of set-up on the southbound side of 1382. They set up a string of about 6 police cars in a row on the southbound shoulder of the road.. then one officer will stand watching the traffic & checking inspection stickers of cars passing by. Then he will radio to the cars on stand-by to go after any expired stickers. This had nothing to do with drinking and driving and was a major hassle to get through.
message from Big Kid, Gryphons MC, TX COC...
This biker's story has been a good an example of the freedoms that we are losing. We need to put a stop to all stops without probable cause. Whether it be profiling of individuals on a free and open roadway or bills in Austin like HB-50, the Road block bill. The RB bill will give law enforcement the right to set up and detain Am citizens all across the great state of Tex without justification or probable cause. If you're tired of losing your freedoms, as I am, when you see one of these unconstitutional roadblocks Please notify your area COC officers or TMRA2 member immediately. When calling in please include these details.. car number, city, badge number....
We all need to stand vigilant to put an end to these unconstitutional stops.
If we don't stand up for freedom, who will.
Big Kid
Gryphons MC
Texas Conf of Cubs DFW Region Vise Chair
WWW.texascoc.com
Message from Suds...
Sputnik said that he contacted Chief Beckworth about this report and the Chief contacted Dallas and Grand Prairie. Our original information stated that it could have been Grand Prairie involved in this stop but later report stated Cedar Hill PD. Dallas denied that they were present at this road block.. if it was City of Dallas then they were telling the truth. Grand Prairie denied this also but it turns out they were not present either. Cedar Hill has not yet been contacted to check out this story. ~Suds
