kiggy74 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I love the story behind the story, however the journalism here is utter crap. Be sure to read the comments.http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2012/10/police_gun_buy_back_draws_peop.html#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks to the buyback on Saturday police said there are 298 fewer handguns on the streets.I wonder how many were illegally owned. What a horrible story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 "nope" and "no" are opportunistic for sure... but who says that's a bad thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Cleveland does this stupid shit every year.... do they really think that the bangers and dealers are going to come turn in their guns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 those crooked CLE libs aren't exactly the brightest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 God bless all those murderous heathens who turned their backs on a life of crime--and all it took for them to see the light were some Cav's tickets. All warm and fuzzy inside now... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 People in Cleveland own guns? There is crime there? Wow news to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I thought about doing this in the past, but figured anyone who is actually showing up is either turning in garbage or on a moral quest for assured destruction of the firearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I thought about doing this in the past, but figured anyone who is actually showing up is either turning in garbage or on a moral quest for assured destruction of the firearm.doing what?Showing up and offering more than the cavs tickets are worth?I wonder how that would go over... The LEO's running the show probably keep anything decent that gets handed in.It's (allegedly) not uncommon for officers in Cleveland to keep guns that people surrender. Because I'm not a police officer, this is all hearsay, but when Betty Ghetto calls the cops because Johnny Jailbird is in County for 2 years and says "I have four of his babies running around - can you take his guns?" The cops who take that call confiscate the weapons with zero accountability for what's actually turned in unless the caller accurately describes the firearms to dispatch.I'm okay with that being a perk of the job for LEO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 ... The LEO's running the show probably keep anything decent that gets handed in.Yep. It's (allegedly) not uncommon for officers in Cleveland to keep guns that people surrender. Parma is notorious for this. They confiscated 2 pistols (Glock and S&W revolver) from my female neighbor after some domestic disturbance, and gave her a receipt. For months afterward, the Parma Police told her they were lost and gave her endless runaround. They couldn't seem to find them until she hired a lawyer. Then they turned up rather quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yep. Parma is notorious for this. They confiscated 2 pistols (Glock and S&W revolver) from my female neighbor after some domestic disturbance, and gave her a receipt. For months afterward, the Parma Police told her they were lost and gave her endless runaround. They couldn't seem to find them until she hired a lawyer. Then they turned up rather quickly.Yeah, if there would be one place that I would expect corruption from the top all the way down, it's Parma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yeah, if there would be one place that I would expect corruption from the top all the way down, it's Parma.Parma Police corruption? No way http://www.cleveland.com/parmapolice/index.ssf?/parmapolice/more/104772432262810.htmlOld article, but it's a good example. I was indirectly involved with trying to put a stop to the Parma Police overtime scams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Parmageddon is on son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Parma is notorious for this. They confiscated 2 pistols (Glock and S&W revolver) from my female neighbor after some domestic disturbance, and gave her a receipt. For months afterward, the Parma Police told her they were lost and gave her endless runaround. They couldn't seem to find them until she hired a lawyer. Then they turned up rather quickly.So the system works - she showed her receipt, and got her firearms back.That's different than the scenario I described though. I didn't know people just called the cops and said "i want this gun gone," but apparently that happens in East Cleveland with relative frequency.It's generally garbage firearms, but for free, why wouldn't they just keep them? It may violate some department protocol, but there's no way to account for firearms that aren't issued by the department. If they're confiscated, that's different, because it should be in the report. If they're voluntarily surrendered, why would there ever be a record? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Parma Police corruption? No way http://www.cleveland.com/parmapolice/index.ssf?/parmapolice/more/104772432262810.htmlOld article, but it's a good example. I was indirectly involved with trying to put a stop to the Parma Police overtime scams.Sean Brennan is now Parma City Counsel President. I don't agree with his politics in many cases, but I believe in his integrity. I'd like to think he would put a stop to that kind of crap if he were aware of it.That said, I think he was a ward representative back in 2003 as well Corruption is the kind of BS that the unions should be coming down on HARD themselves to protect the image of the good cops. Instead they try to protect the corrupt ones. I don't know how the system got to be so ass backward. Hell, I should just call myself a Democrat and run with completely conservative policies. I bet 90% of the voters don't even pay attention to the policies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 The east cleveland cops keep those guns for a good reason. They are untraceable, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Sean Brennan is now Parma City Counsel President. I don't agree with his politics in many cases, but I believe in his integrity. I'd like to think he would put a stop to that kind of crap if he were aware of it.That said, I think he was a ward representative back in 2003 as well Corruption is the kind of BS that the unions should be coming down on HARD themselves to protect the image of the good cops. Instead they try to protect the corrupt ones. I don't know how the system got to be so ass backward. Hell, I should just call myself a Democrat and run with completely conservative policies. I bet 90% of the voters don't even pay attention to the policies...My now deceased Uncle helped get his nutty ass on Parma City Council in the first place. Tried getting me to help out with it because he knew I was a former student of his. Even at a young age I knew no thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 wish I would have known about thishave an old .32 pistol with a blown out cylinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I've heard of guys standing in front of these buy back places and checking out what folks are bringing in and if it is something nice they will offer them 25-50 Buck more than the cops will pay them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'd do this /\......'Merica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-police-harass-legal-gun-owners-at-gun-buyback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 who will guard the guards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 The east cleveland cops keep those guns for a good reason. They are untraceable, right?Should always have a throw down gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Just sayin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aforrest4 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sounds like a great opportunity to bring motivated sellers to buyers! LOLWhen is the next one?I'm looking for a few new toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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