Cop busted for over 100 on a bike

[pwd72s]

Guys, I've been warning you about Oregon's new draconian speed laws. Over 100 costs you your license & a heavy fine, etc.

This in the morning paper:

Report: Bend officer accused of eluding state trooper
Posted by Associated Press August 28, 2007 07:53AM
Categories: Breaking News

An off-duty Bend police officer was arrested following a high-speed chase that ended near Santiam Pass, the Oregon State Police said.

Buckley Duane Church II, 38, was riding a motorcycle Friday with his 16-year-old daughter on the back, said Sgt. Craig Flierl of the agency's Albany office.

Flierl said he gave chase on Highway 126 after obtaining a radar reading of 81 mph. Flierl said he activated his lights and siren and tried to overtake the motorcycle, which made a pass in a no-passing zone before merging onto Highway 20.

Flierl said the motorcycle passed seven to 11 vehicles at speeds that might have topped 100 mph before it eventually stopped on Highway 20.

Church was charged with felony attempt to elude a police officer, reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person. He was lodged in the Linn County Jail and released Friday night, a jail officer said.

His daughter was released to her stepmother, Flierl said.

Bend Police Chief Andy Jordan told KTVZ.com that he learned of the arrest over the weekend while out of town and as of Monday had not decided whether Church will be placed on paid administrative leave, pending results of an investigation.

"Typically, what we'll do is evaluate what the charges are, and determine if he can continue to function as a police officer until this is sorted out," Jordan said.

Jordan said Church joined the force in 1995.

-The Associated Press

Pretty dumb...taking his 16 year old daughter on a ride like that????

[rammstein]

ASSUMING that everything reported turns out to be fact, then he cannot remain as an officer of the law. Somebody who is willing to put his own daughter in that kind of risk has no business weilding a firearm, let alone carry a badge.

[Jeff Higgins]

I wonder why he wouldn't just stop and take it on the chin for the 81 mph. That would have given the other officer a chance to just give him a warning or something. As an officer himself, he should know what happens when it gets elevated to a chase.

I understand sport bike riders get away from police pretty easily these days, and it is quite the problem when trying to pull one over. They are apparently very likely to flee just because it is so damn easy for them to get away. I've personally been passed a couple of times on the freeway by obviously fleeing sportbikes, with a cop in hot pursuit. And losing ground rapidly. Maybe this guy figured he could do it, too. I bet his daughter is impressed...

[w21055]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

I wonder why he wouldn't just stop and take it on the chin for the 81 mph. That would have given the other officer a chance to just give him a warning or something. As an officer himself, he should know what happens when it gets elevated to a chase.

I understand sport bike riders get away from police pretty easily these days, and it is quite the problem when trying to pull one over. They are apparently very likely to flee just because it is so damn easy for them to get away. I've personally been passed a couple of times on the freeway by obviously fleeing sportbikes, with a cop in hot pursuit. And losing ground rapidly. Maybe this guy figured he could do it, too. I bet his daughter is impressed...

I would have taken the 81.
I wonder how heavy his daughter is? She may have caused him not to get away.

[pwd72s]

I've driven the roads mentioned...they do invite speeding when the conditions are right. I can't say I've never gone past 100 there. But not with my daughter in the car...and on the back of a bike? Yep...naughty boy.

[the]

Exclusive police video from the scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI7gk9GnGiQ

[cashflyer]

Originally Posted by w21055

I wonder how heavy his daughter is? She may have caused him not to get away.

[w21055]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

He never had a chance if that is her. LOL

[pwd72s]

Local radio news update: As of yesterday, this cop was on duty in Bend, Oregon.