Page 5 of 5 FirstFirst ... 2345
Results 81 to 99 of 99

Thread: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

  1. #81
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    New York City
    Age
    61
    Posts
    116,974
    Blog Entries
    6
    Thanks
    325,547
    Thanked 261,363 Times in 78,282 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by sacase View Post
    Hey! I am from Kansas.

    To go back to the original question of the thread. If I was there in official capacity of the US Govt, Hell yeah I would make friends with local cops. These are some of the best folks for local intel. However without the backing of the US govt, hell no. Less interaction is better. Give them respect and stay out their way.

    Being in prison doesn't count as being from there.



    You want access to trip reports?

    Google Wallet

    JDRent97@gmail.com



  2. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Jimmydr For This Useful Post:


  3. #82
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Twilight Zone
    Posts
    8,638
    Thanks
    52,136
    Thanked 83,174 Times in 8,333 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmydr View Post
    Being in prison doesn't count as being from there.

  4. The Following User Says Thank You to Seville For This Useful Post:


  5. #83
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Amsterdam
    Posts
    4,216
    Thanks
    9,593
    Thanked 7,616 Times in 1,767 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmydr View Post
    Have you ever been to Kansas?
    Now where is that Fuck you button when you need it?

  6. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to continentalmike For This Useful Post:


  7. #84
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Amsterdam
    Posts
    4,216
    Thanks
    9,593
    Thanked 7,616 Times in 1,767 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    My final say on this:

    I know various people in law enforcement in the DR, but I know them because they are part of my family or clan there...

    Otherwise you'll never know what you get from these kind of relationships... I still remember that guy that used to come down for a few frio's to the Palace (loooked like a Hippo)... he must have gotten money from john as a pay-off

  8. The Following User Says Thank You to continentalmike For This Useful Post:


  9. #85
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    Age
    83
    Posts
    10,736
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    8,000
    Thanked 47,842 Times in 8,288 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by WickedWillie View Post
    The general adage here is to trust no-one, especially if they wear a uniform (nurses excluded).
    Public service announcement from WickedWillie:

    Do not trust these chicas!

    They may wear uniforms but they are not nurses! They are not medically qualified to perform enemas!




    Picture stolen from Maximus.

  10. The Following 9 Users Say Thank You to weyland For This Useful Post:


  11. #86
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    24,163
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    42,801
    Thanked 21,106 Times in 4,436 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Most of the longer term expats that I've met, and that's a lot, especially the business owners have various contacts in the different branches of the Polica; AMET and PN as well as the military from Generals down to street level Army, AMET and Politur guys.

    It costs nothing to meet them, it happens naturally over time through circumstance and referrals of friends, etc...and costs very little to show a little appreciation especially at New Years and perhaps other occasions.

    You never know when it will be to your benefit and if, as has been suggested, you are careful and use some common sense they will not have opportunity to be able to case the inside of your house or gain the upper hand. You vet them, only deal with known, reliable and recommended people and meet them at their home or on neutral ground.

    You have little to lose and much to gain...or you can be the Lone Ranger if you prefer.
    When you can think of yesterday without regret and tomorrow without fear, you are near contentment.
    Your opinions are not my problem...


  12. The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to Apos For This Useful Post:


  13. #87
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    Age
    83
    Posts
    10,736
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    8,000
    Thanked 47,842 Times in 8,288 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Apostropheman View Post
    Most of the longer term expats that I've met, and that's a lot, especially the business owners have various contacts in the different branches of the Polica; AMET and PN as well as the military from Generals down to street level Army, AMET and Politur guys.

    It costs nothing to meet them, it happens naturally over time through circumstance and referrals of friends, etc...and costs very little to show a little appreciation especially at New Years and perhaps other occasions.

    You never know when it will be to your benefit and if, as has been suggested, you are careful and use some common sense they will not have opportunity to be able to case the inside of your house or gain the upper hand. You vet them, only deal with known, reliable and recommended people and meet them at their home or on neutral ground.

    You have little to lose and much to gain...or you can be the Lone Ranger if you prefer.
    Well it certainly came in handy in your case.

  14. The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to weyland For This Useful Post:


  15. #88
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    NYC
    Age
    43
    Posts
    7,001
    Thanks
    13,470
    Thanked 31,542 Times in 5,678 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by weyland View Post
    Well it certainly came in handy in your case.
    Let's play nice boys and girls.
    Bitch you wasn't with me shootin' in the gym ...

  16. The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to JuanElGriego For This Useful Post:


  17. #89
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    24,163
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    42,801
    Thanked 21,106 Times in 4,436 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Feel better now Martin? I gave you more credit than that.

    Quote Originally Posted by weyland View Post
    Well it certainly came in handy in your case.

  18. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Apos For This Useful Post:


  19. #90
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Twilight Zone
    Posts
    8,638
    Thanks
    52,136
    Thanked 83,174 Times in 8,333 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Apostropheman View Post
    Most of the longer term expats that I've met, and that's a lot, especially the business owners have various contacts in the different branches of the Polica; AMET and PN as well as the military from Generals down to street level Army, AMET and Politur guys.

    It costs nothing to meet them, it happens naturally over time through circumstance and referrals of friends, etc...and costs very little to show a little appreciation especially at New Years and perhaps other occasions.

    You never know when it will be to your benefit and if, as has been suggested, you are careful and use some common sense they will not have opportunity to be able to case the inside of your house or gain the upper hand. You vet them, only deal with known, reliable and recommended people and meet them at their home or on neutral ground.

    You have little to lose and much to gain...or you can be the Lone Ranger if you prefer.
    That is kinda the way I look at it. Hopefully that will be the case.

  20. The Following User Says Thank You to Seville For This Useful Post:


  21. #91
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    24,163
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    42,801
    Thanked 21,106 Times in 4,436 Posts

    Thumbs Up Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Robert13212 View Post
    That is kinda the way I look at it. Hopefully that will be the case.
    It's pretty tried and true. If, as C-Mike suggested, you had "family" in the DR obviously that would be the way to go. Unfortunately for most of us that is not really an option. However you can substitute solid referrals from well connected friends, for family, and if careful still succeed.

    I think the key is to take the time to let it occur naturally and not try and seek it out or force it. You can "be in the right place at the right time" though...

    You seem to be going about it sensibly from what I can see.

  22. The Following User Says Thank You to Apos For This Useful Post:


  23. #92
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    Age
    83
    Posts
    10,736
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    8,000
    Thanked 47,842 Times in 8,288 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Apostropheman View Post
    Feel better now Martin?
    Much, thanks.


    Quote Originally Posted by Apostropheman View Post
    ... if ... you are careful and use some common sense they will not have opportunity to be able to case the inside of your house ... meet them at their home or on neutral ground.
    That is the key issue. Apos is suggesting you do not admit them to your home. That is the issue I was querying in my OP.

  24. The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to weyland For This Useful Post:


  25. #93
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Twilight Zone
    Posts
    8,638
    Thanks
    52,136
    Thanked 83,174 Times in 8,333 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by weyland View Post
    Much, thanks.



    That is the key issue. Apos is suggesting you do not admit them to your home. That is the issue I was querying in my OP.
    When it comes down to it I don't have anything worth stealing except a TV and a laptop. There must be better targets out there.

  26. #94
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Santo Domingo
    Age
    71
    Posts
    15,860
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    300,606
    Thanked 84,361 Times in 13,901 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Robert13212 View Post
    When it comes down to it I don't have anything worth stealing except a TV and a laptop. There must be better targets out there.
    Robert, a TV and a laptop makes you a prime target. Don't kid yourself for one second.

    One of these days, you're going to come home, see a broken door latch, and when you get inside and take inventory, you'll be dumbfounded at what's been taken. Seriously.

    As far as buying stuff for cops I know at Christmas time... that would bankrupt me!!
    If you think it's love try not paying in the morning..

    "Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many."

  27. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to MrHappy For This Useful Post:


  28. #95
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    Age
    83
    Posts
    10,736
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    8,000
    Thanked 47,842 Times in 8,288 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Robert13212 View Post
    When it comes down to it I don't have anything worth stealing except a TV and a laptop. There must be better targets out there.
    People have been killed for cellphones here. Several times!

    (No, Robert, I don't mean the same person has been killed several times for his/her cellphone).

  29. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to weyland For This Useful Post:


  30. #96
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Amsterdam
    Posts
    4,216
    Thanks
    9,593
    Thanked 7,616 Times in 1,767 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by weyland View Post
    (No, Robert, I don't mean the same person has been killed several times for his/her cellphone).
    why give Robertthenumeral all the credit... it was the first thing on my mind when I read it

  31. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to continentalmike For This Useful Post:


  32. #97
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    New York City
    Age
    61
    Posts
    116,974
    Blog Entries
    6
    Thanks
    325,547
    Thanked 261,363 Times in 78,282 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by weyland View Post
    People have been killed for cellphones here. Several times!

    (No, Robert, I don't mean the same person has been killed several times for his/her cellphone).


    How many times has Weyland been killed the past 2,000 years, many, I am guessing!

  33. #98
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Twilight Zone
    Posts
    8,638
    Thanks
    52,136
    Thanked 83,174 Times in 8,333 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Quote Originally Posted by MrHappy View Post
    Robert,
    a TV and a laptop makes you a prime target. Don't kid yourself for one second.

    One of these days, you're going to come home, see a broken door latch, and when you get inside and take inventory, you'll be dumbfounded at what's been taken. Seriously.

    As far as buying stuff for cops I know at Christmas time... that would bankrupt me!!
    Well of course it does. Along with just about every other gringo in the country. Show of hands how many ex-pats on here do NOT have a TV and a computer. I would think that any self-respecting thief here would assume every gringo has those without having to actually see them. My point was I have nothing more than those things.

  34. The Following User Says Thank You to Seville For This Useful Post:


  35. #99
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    24,163
    Blog Entries
    1
    Thanks
    42,801
    Thanked 21,106 Times in 4,436 Posts

    Re: Socializing with the Policia in the DR? Good or bad?

    Robert,

    You know you're on the right path, for you. Don't over-think it or get steered away from what is right for you.

  36. The Following User Says Thank You to Apos For This Useful Post:


Page 5 of 5 FirstFirst ... 2345

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •