What started with a cop throwing his weight around and bullying me ended up with him having to apologize to me. He did it in front of his colleagues and some local people. Read my shocking story about how I got quick revenge on a cop who thought he could do anything he wanted.
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Hi everyone, I am Tim, and I have a fascinating tale to tell! It involves me, a policeman, a woman, and a police captain. Yet, the juiciest part of my whole story is how I got revenge against the policeman I mentioned above.
Okay, here goes… so one day I was gearing up for the early morning shift at a local fast-food restaurant. At the time the establishment opened up at 6 a.m. sharp. This meant my daily routine at the restaurant began at 5 a.m.
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Little did I know that particular day was about to unfold most unexpectedly. At around 4:45 a.m. as I stepped outside, my morning fog cleared when I noticed a police cruiser blocking my driveway.
The male officer was engrossed in a conversation with a blonde woman. It seemed he was issuing a citation. But, he was leaning against her car appearing to be flirting while I NEEDED to get to work!
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Normally, a quick request to shuffle their vehicle was enough to resolve such inconveniences. But not today. Approaching the officer, I tried to keep my tone light despite my irritation. I asked if he could let me drive out, “Excuse me, officer, would you mind moving your car? I need to get to work.”
His response was curt, his eyes not meeting mine. “You’ll have to wait until I’m done here young man,” he snapped ANGRILY, turning his attention back to the blonde. “But…” I started to say before he responded annoyed:
“You wanna have problems?!”
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Not wanting to get in trouble with the law and seeing that I was getting in his way while he was trying to flirt, I backed off. Instead, I snapped a picture of his car. I texted the photo showing him and the blonde giggling to my manager, explaining why would be late.
I had no choice but to sit and wait in my car while watching those two doing their thing.
Forty agonizing minutes later, the officer FINALLY moved his cruiser.
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I didn’t waste any time and dashed to work, arriving with only 15 minutes to spare before opening. My morning routine was completely thrown out of balance. It was a whirlwind of frantically brewing tea, fetching ice, and setting up. I got the coffee to start brewing last.
As the doors opened, the first group in was a familiar one—local police officers, led by their captain. I was left shocked and a bit irritated as I noticed THAT very officer who’d blocked my driveway among the group.
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After settling in, the captain ordered coffee before I took the rest of the orders. After going to check on the coffee brewing machine, I had to return to the captain’s booth.
I sighed, handing over cups of tea to the others before turning to him. I informed him, “There’s a slight 10-minute delay on the coffee, I’m afraid. I do apologize and will get you your beverage as soon as possible.”
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Confused, the captain politely asked what the delay was. I explained, “I am sorry sir, I got here really late this morning because of an unexpected hold-up at home.”
Maybe it was his police instincts to dig deeper that made him query further, or perhaps something else but he arched an eyebrow asking, “A hold-up? What happened?”
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Realizing I was being given a rare opportunity to finally address all the unnecessary driveway blockages that I experienced at home by random officers and to report the incident that happened in the morning, I whipped my phone out.
“I usually have officers parked in front of my driveway but it hasn’t been a problem before because it often happens in the afternoon,” I shared. “If I need access I ask nicely if they could move up and they usually oblige.”
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Eyeing the problematic officer before showing him the photo I continued, “One of your own blocked my driveway for nearly an hour. Made it tough to get here on time. Hence the delay in brewing your coffee.”
The MOST interesting thing happened at that moment. He turned a shade of purple I hadn’t seen before, looked at the culprit, and glanced from my phone to the officer. The captain’s voice started rising with each word as he questioned, “Frank, is this true? Were you the one blocking his driveway?”
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Officer Frank, the color draining from his face, nodded sheepishly. The captain EXPLODED, “You know better than this, Frank! We serve the public, not inconvenience them!” Frank’s boss chewed him out right then and there.
His tirade was fierce, “This kind of behavior is unacceptable, especially over a routine check!”
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The captain then made a show of accountability that had everyone’s eyes wide! He apologized profusely to ME in front of the whole crew and other customers. Frank’s boss ensured that his officer’s behavior was publicly acknowledged as unacceptable.
The guilty officer’s face turned red with anger and embarrassment from being exposed and scolded in front of his squad. Yet, the captain wasn’t done with only reprimanding him. He DEMANDED that Officer Frank should also show his remorse to me.
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The cop took IMMEDIATE action although he was reluctant! Looking up at me he apologized, “I am sorry for the inconvenience that occurred this morning. It won’t happen again.”
It was evident to me and the captain that he was only apologizing because his boss was there. But didn’t mean it. Not satisfied with mere words, the leader then turned back to Frank before whipping out his phone. He then made a phone call.
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Everyone was surprised when within minutes, a local tow truck pulled up! “This is a lesson, Frank. Maybe losing your cruiser for a day will remind you of your duty.” The officer’s car was taken right THEN and THERE!
As Frank’s car was towed, the captain addressed his team, “Let this be a lesson to us all. Accountability matters, no matter your badge.” The look on the guilty officer’s face was priceless as he watched his car being towed away.
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The other officers murmured amongst themselves. But the story of Frank’s towed cruiser spread like wildfire throughout the community! The captain was now a hero in my eyes! He left a HEFTY tip and reassured me with a wink:
“Rest assured, this won’t happen again. And next time, you’ll be able to ensure my coffee will be on time.”
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His actions didn’t just restore my faith in local law enforcement; they turned the morning’s frustration into an unforgettable and legendary tale at the restaurant. A tale of justice served. It became a tale we recounted every time a police car drove by.
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While in Tim’s tale, Officer Frank was abusing his power for his gain, in the following real-life story, honor is returned to cops by the actions of one man. Instead of punishing a young boy for trying to earn money for a hobby, the policeman rewarded him.
People Call Police on Boy Who Just ‘Wanted to Do Yardwork’ for Them — Cop Arrives with Surprise Box for Him Instead
Imagine being a young kid, just trying to earn some money for a PlayStation by doing yard work around the neighborhood. Things took a surprising turn when someone called the cops on him, probably hoping he’d get arrested without knowing who he was or what his ultimate intentions were.
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But instead of the situation going south, it turned into something incredible! When Officer Colleran showed up, the boy was nervous but explained why he was there. He said he wanted to work hard and save up for a gaming console.
Turns out, Officer Colleran is a gamer too, and he really got where the boy was coming from! He saw that the child was polite, respectful, and truthful, which really meant a lot to the young boy. The biggest shock came when the cop led the to his car’s boot to show him something.
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There, to the child’s absolute delight, was a brand-new PlayStation! The boy was so overwhelmed with joy that he couldn’t help but cover his face with his hands! And then, he gave the officer the biggest hug he could! That moment of kindness from someone who started as a stranger really touched the boy’s heart.
Officer Colleran even threw in a promise that they’d team up for some online gaming soon! It’s a day the child will never forget, turning a potentially scary police call into a moment of pure kindness that’s gone viral on social media. It just shows a little understanding and a kind gesture can make a huge difference in someone’s life
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