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Originally Posted by annadrose  We have had this conversation before. Police not only talk on the phone but also type on the computer and look at the display when they are driving. Often they are in pursuits when doing this. If it's safe enough for them to do an intelligent person like myself who multitasks quite well can keep her attention on the road. |
1) please don't make broad generalizations--not all police depts. allow talking on a cell phone. Ours doesn't even allow the officers to carry their personal cells while on duty. OIC (officer in charge) often has a dept issued cell, and there are specific protocols for when it can be used.
2) "often" they are in pursuits doing this? Not if they have competent and qualified dispatchers! The officers relay the information via a lapel mike and earpiece or via radio--and the dispatchers do the typing and looking at display.
3) ALL police officers receive special training in defensive and safe driving practices; much more than the average citizen--even the intelligent ones who multitask well
(FWIW--I multitask quite well. I was able to dispatch fire/ems/police, answer 911 calls, answer radio traffic; sometimes all at the same time!
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I don't answer the phone while driving. I don't dial while driving. I don't text while driving. Too many unknowns involved. I multitask well--the driver in front of or behind me, may not.