Not so fast
I'm not justifying the Fish and Game officers actions but subsequent postings about speeding police officers in general is not necessarily correct. (I have heard all the jokes about police officers on the way to the donut shop.)
Many times police officers are responding to calls that need a quick response but do not reqire the very high speed, or movement of traffic, that would necessitate the use of lights and sirens. Sometimes it is easier for emergency vehicles to get somewhere quickly in light traffic on the interstate without the use of lights and sirens. It is not always clear what someone will do when approached from behind by a police car or fire truck responding to an emergency call. Some motorists panic and move in the wrong direction creating a bigger hazard.
There are so many incorrect opinions and presumptions about police officers and how they do their job. Many people seem to think that they are smarter or more knowledgable about the job than the people trained to do it.
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