Walking in Waterloo Region

[Coke6pk]

In other news, are WRPS officers actually allowed to be texting on their cell phones.  I heard they were permitted to use their computers when the need arises, but at lunch I walked past one who was very plainly using a cell phone at the light.

So frustrating, they should be setting a good example for the people around them.

Technical answer: Yes, they are exempted from the law if being used for actual official business. Each cruiser has a cell phone, and it is used for communication between officers and dispatch when the radio isn't appropriate or to keep the air clear for other reasons.

Where I work, I am also exempted from the handsfree law, and my employer only recently added Bluetooth devices, but most times they fail to work. So I will be in a marked vehicle speaking to my supervisor, knowing full well how horrible the optics are for members of the public.

Honest answer: If s/he were using a personal cell phone, then yes I agree it needs to be dealt with.

Coke

[Although in fairness, I am guilty in my personal life of texting at stop lights, even though it could warrant a ticket. When the vehicle is in motion, phone is away]