Funeral escort services looking like police officers/uniforms
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It's been my impression that playing cop might not have resulted in too many issues for him had he not been so "in your face" about what he could or couldn't do. It wasn't the uniform and the equipment, but that he always wanted to push the boundaries and often go well beyond any reasonable boundaries. He was also proud about what he did enough to post video of him clearly breaking the speed limit, driving on the wrong side of the street, lane splitting, and confronting people, including when there wasn't even a funeral going on.
I think if he had just cosplayed being a cop with his funeral escorts without the excessive LEO trappings (like carrying weapons and handcuffs) he might not have been on the radar for criminal investigations. His insurance fraud and tax evasion cases might have been under the radar. But there were a lot of people who started looking into him because he was such a jerk, like slapping cars that he thought were interfering with his funerals.
Then there's the pathology of lying all the time. Especially of the video he posted where his interviews with police and sheriff's deputies are filled with "that's not me" when it clearly is him. Or lying about being a former police officer or US Army special forces.
I think if he had just cosplayed being a cop with his funeral escorts without the excessive LEO trappings (like carrying weapons and handcuffs) he might not have been on the radar for criminal investigations. His insurance fraud and tax evasion cases might have been under the radar. But there were a lot of people who started looking into him because he was such a jerk, like slapping cars that he thought were interfering with his funerals.
Then there's the pathology of lying all the time. Especially of the video he posted where his interviews with police and sheriff's deputies are filled with "that's not me" when it clearly is him. Or lying about being a former police officer or US Army special forces.
I've seen the similarity of the logo mentioned before. His logo was clearly a copy of the California Highway Patrol's traditional logo from 1929. It's a registered trademark with the US Patent and Trade Office, Registration Number 5410415. I'm surprised that the CHP hadn't sued him for it. Or at the very least send a cease and desist letter.
The "tire" logo apparently hasn't been used since 1947, when the highway patrol switched to the 7–pointed star that is still used on the vehicles. Without getting into a big discussion of trademark laws, essentially if you don't use a logo for a long while, it ceases to be your exclusive trademark. That might be why CHP hasn't pushed the issue of the copy this guy is using.I've seen the similarity of the logo mentioned before. His logo was clearly a copy of the California Highway Patrol's traditional logo from 1929. It's a registered trademark with the US Patent and Trade Office, Registration Number 5410415. I'm surprised that the CHP hadn't sued him for it. Or at the very least send a cease and desist letter.
It's a currently registered mark though. Actually registered by the CHP in 2017. My understanding is that there are probably common law trademark protections, and perhaps it was registered with the state. Not sure what they would do with it other than maybe license it out for tchotchkes like keychains or patches. But I suspect the ones I see for sale probably aren't licensed.
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=...TION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch
I'm not sure how the 2017 CHIPS movie worked. The reporting was that the CHP refused to cooperate and the logos/patches used in the movie aren't any official ones. But the name "California Highway Patrol" is actually a registered trademark. There are a bunch of federal trademark registrations for various names and CHP logos from February 3, 2017. I'm thinking it might have had something to do with the movie and the possibility that they were worried about later film/TV possibly using those without permission.
We have several funeral homes in the area where the lead car, the hearse, has a police siren mounted under the hood. If you don't see the procession right away, you will hear it. The siren sounds exactly like a police car does. They blow through red lights like they own the place.
On a similar note, during winter storms I occasionally watch regional storm chaser live streams. It's a bit comical how serious some of these guys take themselves. They are living fantasies of being real first responders. They deck their vehicles out in lights, decals, radios, etc. and drive around as if this is a career. Kudos for them assisting stuck vehicles get back on the road. And I imagine they get a decent income from Youtube to fund their hobby. But still, I hope they get a grip on reality. They are just having fun.
Yes, it's tradition and it's also about respect. By your next quote, it makes sense though.....We should be asking, what is the whole point (besides tradition) of funeral processions, and why are they allowed to override traffic signals and stop other traffic? The person in the hearse is dead, so what's the hurry, right?
That is called selfishness. Whatever involves you is more important, huh ?
When a procession stops rush-hour traffic on main streets, it affects lots more people than just me. Some traditions need to go. It's not different from the incessant special-interest parades in Washington, DC, that constantly snarl traffic there.
Yup. My driver's ed teacher said funeral processions and military convoys continue through red lights.
I don't know about when the lead vehicle approaches a red light.
D.C. residents just told me your traffic description/characterization is exaggerated.
Of course, it's all about WHEN you have to travel.
I don't know about when the lead vehicle approaches a red light.
D.C. residents just told me your traffic description/characterization is exaggerated.
Of course, it's all about WHEN you have to travel.
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