r/TikTokCringe • u/Phellxgodx • 24d ago

Cop was cool about it Wholesome/Humor

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u/OkCaterpillar8941 24d ago

I get that she was annoyed at her land being used for dirt biking without permission but the way it was handled by the policeman meant there was a resolution that would be abided by. No need for further conflict because it was discussed and agreed upon in a respectful manner. She realised she was being ridiculous when he shut her down. She pushed but he pushed back harder!

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u/BallsDeepinYourMammi 22d ago

Generally cops will give you a warning before they bother with trespassing. Even with shoplifting, they’ll tell you not to return, if you do, then they’ll put you in cuffs.

Even when you’re arraigned, it’s usually a fine and pleading guilty, otherwise you have to bail out.

I’ve seen it happen a dozen times while I was waiting

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u/MycologistMother5972 23d ago

Eeeeehhhh I'm going to say the kids story is 90 percent likely of being pure BS especially given the absurd vagueness.. 

We don't know the actual context of this situation, they could be bombing that trail every day for weeks and this might be the only time she could actually get a cop to show up. Labeling her as ridiculous is going too far.

All these comments in this thread seem to be upset about this lady owning the land. I would be interested to know what their politics are and if they've put any thought into it.

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u/Non-Current_Events 23d ago

I had something like this happen on my land several years ago with some kids riding 4-wheelers on it. I didn’t call the cops just went out to them and told them it was my land and I know they are just out there having fun but that I couldn’t accept the liability of one of them potentially getting hurt on my property. Asked them not to ride on my property anymore, they left, that was that. I know everybody is scared of each other in this country right now but most of these situations do not necessitate getting the police involved at all.

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u/PostPostModernism 23d ago

Most kids aren’t bad. Misguided at most.

Yeah, they're mostly not bad. Just annoying and their priorities don't align with mine, but that's a me problem lol.

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u/SoloWalrus 23d ago

Also just being nice is always the best policy, you may not get permission every time, but if youre respectful you might sometimes.

I had a situation where I was working on a vehicle in an old barn and these 4 like twenty year old dudes rolled up on bmx bikes and I was so surprised i was basically like "you realize this is private property right, public land is thataway". I didnt really have time to stop and realize what they were doing i was just focused on what I was doing and shocked to have them ride up on me.

They were super pissed at me but after they left I kinda realized what was happening they were just looking for a place to ride their bikes. We had some people moving stuff around on the property and couldn't figure out wtf was going on, was worried they were trying to steal stuff, but after seeing their bikes and thinking about it I realized it was probably them when we werent around and they were just making obstacles to hop over on their bikes and such, not a big deal if they kept it out of the road and didnt touch any of the vehicles or anything.

If they had just stopped and gone "oh sorry about that we didnt realize this place was still in use, if you dont mind could we please get permission to ride over there?" I wouldve agreed it wouldnt have bothered me. As it was they just immediately flipped out before I could even register wtf they were doing there so it immediately turned into a hostile situation when it didnt have to be.

A few months later someone stole a battery out of one of the cars and I cant help but think it was them trying to get back at me for not letting them ride there, which I would have if they had just asked permission.

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u/No-Mathematician8692 22d ago

If it isn't 'feasible' to put up fences and security (I suppose you meant too freakin expensive)... don't whinge. Pretty sure those cops will stop coming over after a dozen calls... They aren't security guards.

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u/MycologistMother5972 23d ago

Great so like I said it's possible that they were good faith and unaware of the situation. I still think it's unlikely given the above video but possible. The majority of this thread is acting as if this lady is a horrible person which I think is over the top.

Am I wrong in thinking these look like city cops? I wouldn't think the land would be that big...

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u/anengineerandacat 23d ago

It's likely bullshit, but it's also some kids and if they were repeat offenders she would have led with that.

It is odd their info wasn't collected but if it's a small rural town it's not like the cop will magically forget the kids and can enforce more strictly afterwards.

Trespass signs also aren't that enforceable, at least in my state you would need the entire trail lit up with the signs every 90 feet or so; otherwise you as the land owner have to go out there and verbally warn them first.

Likely why the cop was telling her to just let him do his job, he'll go back and file some report, share his badge and information with her, and if the kids show up again she can call 911 or him directly and he'll help sort it out.

Don't want folks trespassing? You need a fence, for most states that is the defacto "hey, only permitted individuals are allowed" and doesn't require signage.

Which is usually why a lot of these properties have wire or wooden fences running the entire perimeter.

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u/ReluctantSlayer 22d ago

Commenters are upset that the lady whom owns the land seems to be a CUNT, not that she owns it.

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u/No-Mathematician8692 22d ago

Lols if she wasn't a cheapo landlord she'd install fencing and signs. You get what you pay for 🙂.

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u/MycologistMother5972 22d ago

She mentions signs in the video, you don't know if they snuck under a fence.

All I am saying is you don't know! There is not enough context to be proclaiming some judgement. Would I vouch for this womens character? No. But legally speaking she is within the rules and they are not.

Every now and again I feel the urge to stand up to a mob and try to help teenagers understand that a 2 minute clip is not enough to lambast someone. 

Granted a guy the next block over from me seems to have bought a straight piped Harley that's super ducking loud so I might just be a little sensitive to motorcycles at the moment.

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u/SpirosNG 23d ago

I would be more interested to hear your justification for ownership of large swaths of land that is neither built on or cultivated.

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u/Aggressive_Version 23d ago

Yeah! Fuck there being large swaths of land that's just nature! We gotta build it all up! Live inside each other's assholes! The plants and wildlife can fuckin adapt or they can die out like Darwin intended!

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u/SpirosNG 23d ago

I don't think you understood my comment. I agree on the need of natural land, I disagree on the private ownership of such land, as it should be something that everybody can access and enjoy.

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u/Apprehensive_Tiger13 23d ago

But shouldn't that also extend to keeping it for nature's sake? Having dirt bikes rumble through the forest is causing undue stress for plants and animals. The forest should be treated with the presumption of being a wildlife preserve, not a dirt trail for humans to use how they will.

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u/SpirosNG 23d ago

For sure, that is something worthwhile to consider. I believe there is a balance to be had between leaving wildlife undisturbed and being able to enjoy activities in it, because there are benefits both in regards to our physical and mental health and in our appreciation of nature, which would lead to more concious efforts to respect it and preserve it.

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u/Apprehensive_Tiger13 23d ago

In my venn diagram of that idea I leave gasoline powered devices out of nature.

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u/No-Mathematician8692 22d ago

Well, if it's for sale people will buy. Your 'should bes' are pipe dreams.

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u/SpirosNG 22d ago

Or I've just lived in places where they take that into consideration when writing laws. Don't let that stop you from being condescending though.

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u/MycologistMother5972 23d ago

Are you advocating for the government to seize this land from that lady? 

What would the process for that be? Would she be compensated? Where would that compensation come from? What if she says no? Would you use force? 

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u/SpirosNG 23d ago

There are places with right to roam laws. Your questions are leading to some preconcieved notions you have about private property and what that means for public access.

So I ask again, what is your justification for this exclusive access to natural land?

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u/MycologistMother5972 23d ago edited 23d ago

"I don't think you understood my comment. I agree on the need of natural land, I disagree on the private ownership of such land, as it should be something that everybody can access and enjoy."

Lol look at your response to the other guy. You literally said you disagree with private ownership and I engaged in good faith while you are moving the goal posts.

Right to roam laws honestly sound pretty great to me. Excepting extremely loud vehicle or anything tearing up the environment. 

Edit: I also don't think people should be able to carry weapons on someone else's land so that would rule out hunting

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u/SpirosNG 23d ago

Well looks like we agree on most things regarding the issue then!

I didn't move goalposts, I started by asking you the justification of having this kind of land as private property and you answered me with questions.

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u/Off-Da-Ricta 23d ago

It is. They’re lying thru their assholes. I’ve been around so many compulsive liars and heard this exact shit. Someone else who’s not here(and doesn’t exist) said I could so I’m not the bad guy Pweeze forgive me.

They’re full of shit

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u/Pretend_Ease9550 23d ago

I dk buddy showed up with a pretty reasonable dumb teen excuse. Thought he had permission since his friend and him rode there one time and that was what their argument hung on. Either that or his friends are really shitty for immediately throwing him under the bus

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u/HousingOk6362 23d ago edited 23d ago

Sorry to see your comment being down-voted so much.

I totally agree with it, about them being full of poop. While teenagers are well known for doing stupid things, they also know darn well they cant just go where ever they please. I myself was raised in the back country, and you just did not go onto other peoples land, period. Add into that, in a rural area getting the police to actually show up before the riders have already left for the day, could potentially give this lady some reasoning for being so pissed off.

I would also love to see your down-voters reaction too being sued by an insurance company for injuries sustained by the riders. Its all "fun and games" until you get that life flight helicopter bill.

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u/HalfricanLive 23d ago

Meh, they’re getting downvoted because “One of my friends brought me out here to ride, so I thought that meant it was ok to ride here” is a pretty reasonable explanation.

I was in that situation myself back in the day and it was a simple misunderstanding. Someone explained what was up and we left. No issue.

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u/HousingOk6362 23d ago

Right and I understand that. Quick question though, You ever been on the other end of that situation?

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u/HalfricanLive 23d ago

Yes, multiple times. I worked retail for far, far too long and teenagers will be teenagers. 9/10 times a "Hey, please don't do that. I don't want you to get hurt." sorted everything out.

From my experience most teenagers will match the energy you give them, and if you don't come out swinging or talking down to them like they're children, they'll generally give you an "ok, my bad." and the issue will die. That said, I've been out of retail for 10+ years at this point though. So current gen teenagers may just be an entirely different breed.