thugg
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This video seems awesome. Not that I'm going to be stashing pounds of pot in my car anytime soon, but it's nice to see an ex-police helping us "criminals" out a bit.
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Former Texas cop plans how-to video on fooling drug officers (Updated 2/4/07)
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Beenhead
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He has 800 arrests and only 500,000 dollars in seizures? Sounds like he was just busting little guys to me. 500 grand can be pretty easy to comeby in the drug world.
thugg
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Yeah that's not a lot of money, but it did say that it was probably more than that (or his captain/boss whatever said that).
bingalpaws
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anyone actually view this yet?
Psychedelics_r_best
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I bet its a decietful law enforcement move. Everyone who buys the video will have their IP address monitored and databased. Then you're going to get aressted under the context that you implicitly were going to break laws.
BE PARANOID!!!!!!!!!!!
BE PARANOID!!!!!!!!!!!
nuke
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Beenhead said:
I've heard it's not unusual for the police to steal cash they find on site either if no one is watching, ie if there's only 3 officers at the bust and it's not videotaped, they might turn $50,000 into $44,000 and take home a nice bonus for the day.
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Psychedelics_r_best said:
http://nevergetbusted.com/sneakpreview.php
"It's our policy that our customer information is not stored and it will not be ever be given to a 3rd party"
Woah:
"I feel so bad about looking into the eyes of the children as I was taking their parents to jail.. and the fear in the parents' eyes... If anyone I've arrested for marijuana will contact me, I will personally give them a public apology for what I did, and I will give an undetermined portion of the proceeds from this video to them."
Has anyone seen this video yet? It's supposedly out now.
Check out one of his certificates:
10 hours of drugs? Daaayum
Trogdor
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Wow, if a 10 hour course on illicit drugs gets you a certificate, I should have a doctorate by now...
It would be funny if he was deliberately disseminating bad advice that was practically guaranteed to get you arrested.
It would be funny if he was deliberately disseminating bad advice that was practically guaranteed to get you arrested.
bingalpaws
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i'd imagine people would largely use it as a tool to understand more of the cops' mindsets, rather than strictly 'how-to' style (tho i imagine some people still will, but i'd have to imagine most people wouldn't be dumb enough to stash stuff in a specific manner that was recommended by a cop lol. If he says stash in your spare tire, you'd be dumb to, as if this video is popular, it's likely the key points will be memo'd all over the place to law enforcement folk. Rather, general points on what a cop's mindset is, adn what kinds of things he looks for, are the valuable points you'd get from this vid, i'd have to guess)
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I knew some customs officers in the UK. They admitted that there were ways of hiding stuff that short of accident, they would never find. Most UK heroin, for example, is imported from Afganastan by Turks. They do things like import 5 tons of dried fish some of which have heroin in them. The fish are marked in a way that only the smuggler knows. Since its fish, you cant use dogs.
A friend had an excellent trick when he was selling E. He had a series of holes drilled into the top of an internal door. He placed the pills into plastic bags, rolled them up & shoved them down the holes. A dog can't sniff 6 foot away. The cops searched his home several times and they found nada.
A friend had an excellent trick when he was selling E. He had a series of holes drilled into the top of an internal door. He placed the pills into plastic bags, rolled them up & shoved them down the holes. A dog can't sniff 6 foot away. The cops searched his home several times and they found nada.
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A Review of "Never Get Busted"
NORML
February 3, 2007
Texas
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Lawmen who viewed former "Top Cop" Barry Cooper's "Never Get Busted Again" DVD Friday at the Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph office likened Cooper to a charlatan peddling old information.
Smith County Deputy Constable and Drug Interdiction Officer Mark Waters said Cooper's DVD provided no new information and most could be seen on shows pertaining to law enforcement like Fox's COPS.
"I would compare Barry Cooper to a snake-oil salesman and the majority of his information is outdated," Waters said. "A lot of laws have changed since the early 1990s when he was serving the public."
But Cooper, who was once hailed as the best drug interdiction officer in the state by his superiors, counters that his DVD is meant for civilians, not cops, and he believes the information will help "innocent casualties" in the War on Drugs.
"This information has never been published and it will benefit the lay person," Cooper said. "The 25 plus people we screened the DVD, who were not in law enforcement, loved it. I'm not selling snake oil; I'm selling a DVD to help American people stay out of jail."
"They reviewed the DVD and just went through the roof and they had never heard some of that stuff before. They couldn't believe someone was giving the information to the public and that was the goal to teach civilians what cops know," he said.
Rex Waters, a computer technician in Mabank, said he saw the DVD during the viewing and was happy to see the information.
"Look there's stuff on here that I and many others in the public didn't know," he said. It's really going to help keep those who use marijuana out of jail."
Never Get Busted Again
Cooper came into the spotlight in late December when the Tyler paper learned about the DVD and Cooper's plans to share secrets of law enforcement to those who may carry marijuana while on the highways of America.
Cooper told the newspaper in December that he believes marijuana should be legalized, and that the imprisonment of those caught with the drug destroys their families and fills up jails and prisons across the country with non-violent offenders.
He added that methamphetamines, cocaine and crack should be "eradicated from the earth" because they are dangerous drugs. But he says marijuana is not.
"I know I won't be accepted by my peers here in East Texas, but in other areas of the country I will be celebrated," he told the newspaper then. "When I was raiding houses and destroying families, my conscience was telling me it was wrong, but my need for power, fame and peer acceptance overshadowed my good conscience."
Waters told the newspaper he was appalled by a former cop telling drug users how to beat the system.
"It's an embarrassment to all law enforcement officers across the United States, who put their life on the line every day," he said in an earlier interview. "This is a slap in the face to all that we do to uphold the laws and keep the public safe."
Cooper counters that he's upholding the highest law of the land - the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Rights And Responsibilities
His attitudes changed, Cooper said, when he left law enforcement and eventually faced arrest himself.
"I was the subject of unreasonable arrests and unreasonable searches and the courts were doing nothing to protect my Fourth Amendment rights," he said. "I know how it feels; I reaped what I sowed."
Much of the DVD discusses the issue of probable cause for searches; Cooper talks about what constitutes probable cause and how drivers carrying their "stash" can minimize their risks.
He also discusses canine search tactics and procedures - and what he claims are some ways that unscrupulous dog handlers make their canine partners "false hit" to indicate the presence of drugs where none exist.
Waters and other law men said that false hits indicated a "bad dog" and are not commonly used by officers looking for drugs.
"That's a bad dog that does that and we train our canines to only hit when there are narcotics present," Waters said.
However, Cooper claims any dog can be trained to indicate the presence of drugs. That can provide police with the probable cause they're looking for. Richard Dickson, an investigator Yoakum County District Attorneys Office, said the credibility of the dog depends on the credibility of the handler.
"Any dog can be trained to do anything, but it is not a common practice," he said.
Dickson said a good canine works independently from his human counterpart.
"The dog should be allowed to work without any influence from the handler and to make the dog false hit is criminal and the officer should go to jail," he said.
Dickson said he wasn't surprised at the DVD and Cooper's plans, "Barry Cooper is a businessman and out to make money and I am disappointed that he did it," he said. "If he is teaching people to hide criminal activity and putting the lives of those who uphold our laws in jeopardy then I am very upset."
Cooper tells those watching the video to hide their stash, but if pulled over and asked by the officers for permission to search to allow the search.
He explained that consent would result in the officer usually doing a quick check and not a full scale dismantlement of the vehicle.
"If they have stashed their stuff really well then let the officer search or they are going to have a lot of officers and several canines looking for a way into the vehicle," he said. "And they would find a way into the vehicle."
Mark Waters said he would tell people to not waste their money on the DVD.
"I believe he is nothing but an opportunist and just trying to make a buck," he said. "Save your money, most of this stuff is on COPS every night."
Cooper said he is trying to teach citizens their rights and hoping to help change the opinion and laws on marijuana and those imprisoned on minor drug charges.
"I hope the DVD is the gasoline that gets thrown on the fire that helps release these prisoners of war," he said.
http://www.mapinc.org/norml/v07/n135/a09.htm
NORML
February 3, 2007
Texas
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Lawmen who viewed former "Top Cop" Barry Cooper's "Never Get Busted Again" DVD Friday at the Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph office likened Cooper to a charlatan peddling old information.
Smith County Deputy Constable and Drug Interdiction Officer Mark Waters said Cooper's DVD provided no new information and most could be seen on shows pertaining to law enforcement like Fox's COPS.
"I would compare Barry Cooper to a snake-oil salesman and the majority of his information is outdated," Waters said. "A lot of laws have changed since the early 1990s when he was serving the public."
But Cooper, who was once hailed as the best drug interdiction officer in the state by his superiors, counters that his DVD is meant for civilians, not cops, and he believes the information will help "innocent casualties" in the War on Drugs.
"This information has never been published and it will benefit the lay person," Cooper said. "The 25 plus people we screened the DVD, who were not in law enforcement, loved it. I'm not selling snake oil; I'm selling a DVD to help American people stay out of jail."
"They reviewed the DVD and just went through the roof and they had never heard some of that stuff before. They couldn't believe someone was giving the information to the public and that was the goal to teach civilians what cops know," he said.
Rex Waters, a computer technician in Mabank, said he saw the DVD during the viewing and was happy to see the information.
"Look there's stuff on here that I and many others in the public didn't know," he said. It's really going to help keep those who use marijuana out of jail."
Never Get Busted Again
Cooper came into the spotlight in late December when the Tyler paper learned about the DVD and Cooper's plans to share secrets of law enforcement to those who may carry marijuana while on the highways of America.
Cooper told the newspaper in December that he believes marijuana should be legalized, and that the imprisonment of those caught with the drug destroys their families and fills up jails and prisons across the country with non-violent offenders.
He added that methamphetamines, cocaine and crack should be "eradicated from the earth" because they are dangerous drugs. But he says marijuana is not.
"I know I won't be accepted by my peers here in East Texas, but in other areas of the country I will be celebrated," he told the newspaper then. "When I was raiding houses and destroying families, my conscience was telling me it was wrong, but my need for power, fame and peer acceptance overshadowed my good conscience."
Waters told the newspaper he was appalled by a former cop telling drug users how to beat the system.
"It's an embarrassment to all law enforcement officers across the United States, who put their life on the line every day," he said in an earlier interview. "This is a slap in the face to all that we do to uphold the laws and keep the public safe."
Cooper counters that he's upholding the highest law of the land - the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Rights And Responsibilities
His attitudes changed, Cooper said, when he left law enforcement and eventually faced arrest himself.
"I was the subject of unreasonable arrests and unreasonable searches and the courts were doing nothing to protect my Fourth Amendment rights," he said. "I know how it feels; I reaped what I sowed."
Much of the DVD discusses the issue of probable cause for searches; Cooper talks about what constitutes probable cause and how drivers carrying their "stash" can minimize their risks.
He also discusses canine search tactics and procedures - and what he claims are some ways that unscrupulous dog handlers make their canine partners "false hit" to indicate the presence of drugs where none exist.
Waters and other law men said that false hits indicated a "bad dog" and are not commonly used by officers looking for drugs.
"That's a bad dog that does that and we train our canines to only hit when there are narcotics present," Waters said.
However, Cooper claims any dog can be trained to indicate the presence of drugs. That can provide police with the probable cause they're looking for. Richard Dickson, an investigator Yoakum County District Attorneys Office, said the credibility of the dog depends on the credibility of the handler.
"Any dog can be trained to do anything, but it is not a common practice," he said.
Dickson said a good canine works independently from his human counterpart.
"The dog should be allowed to work without any influence from the handler and to make the dog false hit is criminal and the officer should go to jail," he said.
Dickson said he wasn't surprised at the DVD and Cooper's plans, "Barry Cooper is a businessman and out to make money and I am disappointed that he did it," he said. "If he is teaching people to hide criminal activity and putting the lives of those who uphold our laws in jeopardy then I am very upset."
Cooper tells those watching the video to hide their stash, but if pulled over and asked by the officers for permission to search to allow the search.
He explained that consent would result in the officer usually doing a quick check and not a full scale dismantlement of the vehicle.
"If they have stashed their stuff really well then let the officer search or they are going to have a lot of officers and several canines looking for a way into the vehicle," he said. "And they would find a way into the vehicle."
Mark Waters said he would tell people to not waste their money on the DVD.
"I believe he is nothing but an opportunist and just trying to make a buck," he said. "Save your money, most of this stuff is on COPS every night."
Cooper said he is trying to teach citizens their rights and hoping to help change the opinion and laws on marijuana and those imprisoned on minor drug charges.
"I hope the DVD is the gasoline that gets thrown on the fire that helps release these prisoners of war," he said.
http://www.mapinc.org/norml/v07/n135/a09.htm
youarewhatyouis
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hahaha, the law enforcement reaction is classic
"Don't buy it, its outdated, don't buy it, pleaseeeee don't buy this DVD"
I bet the guy that made this DVD is going to get harassed by cops in Texas for the rest of his natural life.
"Don't buy it, its outdated, don't buy it, pleaseeeee don't buy this DVD"
I bet the guy that made this DVD is going to get harassed by cops in Texas for the rest of his natural life.
StagnantReaction
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^^ I thought the war ribbons and american flags with "united we stand", or the classic local law enforcement support membership from 1997 was the best way 
Too bad everyone on Bluelight is too poor to purchase this video..
Too bad everyone on Bluelight is too poor to purchase this video..
phr
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After watching his preview clip about profiling he should've said:
"Do not talk, act or look like me"
Dude definitely looks and talks like a stoner.
Anyway, I'm sure all of his tips and insight are just "common sense". Regardless, I'm sure some would benefit from it. Considering that a lot of users and dealers aren't the brightest...
"Do not talk, act or look like me"
Dude definitely looks and talks like a stoner.
Anyway, I'm sure all of his tips and insight are just "common sense". Regardless, I'm sure some would benefit from it. Considering that a lot of users and dealers aren't the brightest...
Trogdor
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The afternoon show host on the local rock station (who is the most overtly pro-legalization media personality I know of) is interviewing this guy today, I can't wait to listen! Hail Nasty! :D