You don't even need the symbolism on the badges. If they wore DIFFERENT badges, the reality would be the same.
Most cops are Freemasons. That's where the term "blue line" used in PDs around the world comes from. Even the Fraternal Order of Police logo is chock full of Masonic symbolism.
In addition, the checkered pattern (usually B&W, but not always) on cap headbands and cars used by PDs worldwide is Masonic. The 8-pointed (OCTOGONal) cap worn by cops is Masonic. The red and blue lights on cop cars are Masonic.
Most cops are just ordinary joes. A few of my good buddies are cops. Maybe at the top and those in charge are Freemasons, but saying "most cops are Freemasons" is just not true.
Being careful with your wording is important in an investigation like this.
Totally agree here. I have friends that are cops. Totally normal folk. Even more conspiratorial than some of us here as they're trained to think that way. Are there Freemasons in the units? absolutely. I'd even go as far as saying that some hold top positions, but most? No way.
Your relatively limited anecdotal experience is trumped by reports indicating otherwise from around the world. PDs are top-down orgs, and a cop has a MUCH better chance at raises and advancement if s/he "joins the club."
Here are some quotes from just one website. (This in ADDITION to the blatant symbolism previously mentioned.)
Masons in Law Enforcement
"three distinguished members of the Pennsylvania State Police were made Masons-at-Sight in the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia."
"more than a hundred brethren who are troopers"
Master of the Maine State Police Masonic Degree Team
Pennsylvania has a State Police Degree Team who confer the degrees to the sons of other State Policemen and other State Police who join the Craft. …My Gun Club is made up of about 50% masons and we have a degree team who confers to those members of our club who ask to join. Not so tough as the State Police. We had a Degree Team at Ft. Bragg in 1966 when I was a member of the 3d SFG (Abn),
Grand Lodge of Maryland Masonic Clubs-List of LAW ENFORCEMENT members
Check this out: Of course you know that the Knight Templar escort, under the command of Sir Knight Poston Drake, is made up of Master Masons, but the State Police escort, under the command of Trooper Charlie Bidwell is also made up of Master Masons.
Lawsuit: Freemasonry Membership Aided Pennsylvania State Trooper in Sex Assault Cover-up
L.A. Police Chief William Bratton: Admitted Freemason
Was found on the Internet Event: 'State Police Master Mason Degree' in Connecticut.
This is from a blog
11-15-2004
U.S.A.
hoghungry1
I belong to an AFL-CIO construction local and you would be shocked at the ring clicking that goes on with regard to long term big money jobs and foremen appointments. I contacted the NLRB about the issue and made them release a list of all the Masons in our local. They were FURIOUS (against their rules to identify) but I had the full weight of the US Guvmint behind me and they had to cough it up. Needless to say I spent several years after that working in Detroit, Toledo, New York, Fort Wayne,....Get the picture? Our Business Agent is the Grand Master of the local Lodge. My father was a high Mason (33rd)and they felt I betrayed them. I just feel everyone should get a fair shake. These organizations within organizations will be the demise of the original intent of some good well meaning people that fought hard for human rights and dignity in the name of organized labor. I always say "if you can't do a thing you must get a ring". LOTS of cops are Masons and almost ALL state police FYI
11-15-2004
U.S.A.
hoghungry1
one more thing; my friends brother couldn't advance as a prison guard until he joined the Masons. Now he is an officer. They strongly suggested it would help his career and SHAZAAM!!!
The thing is, not knowing is not an excuse to be used by the freemasons on top.
That's what is happening. But it's happening in almost every industry, see my comment below.
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equineluvr ago
You don't even need the symbolism on the badges. If they wore DIFFERENT badges, the reality would be the same.
Most cops are Freemasons. That's where the term "blue line" used in PDs around the world comes from. Even the Fraternal Order of Police logo is chock full of Masonic symbolism.
In addition, the checkered pattern (usually B&W, but not always) on cap headbands and cars used by PDs worldwide is Masonic. The 8-pointed (OCTOGONal) cap worn by cops is Masonic. The red and blue lights on cop cars are Masonic.
Freemasonry is a crypto Jewish organization.
common_sense ago
Most cops are just ordinary joes. A few of my good buddies are cops. Maybe at the top and those in charge are Freemasons, but saying "most cops are Freemasons" is just not true.
Being careful with your wording is important in an investigation like this.
The_Roman_Numeral ago
Totally agree here. I have friends that are cops. Totally normal folk. Even more conspiratorial than some of us here as they're trained to think that way. Are there Freemasons in the units? absolutely. I'd even go as far as saying that some hold top positions, but most? No way.
equineluvr ago
Your relatively limited anecdotal experience is trumped by reports indicating otherwise from around the world. PDs are top-down orgs, and a cop has a MUCH better chance at raises and advancement if s/he "joins the club."
Here are some quotes from just one website. (This in ADDITION to the blatant symbolism previously mentioned.)
Masons in Law Enforcement
"three distinguished members of the Pennsylvania State Police were made Masons-at-Sight in the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia."
"more than a hundred brethren who are troopers"
Master of the Maine State Police Masonic Degree Team
Pennsylvania has a State Police Degree Team who confer the degrees to the sons of other State Policemen and other State Police who join the Craft. …My Gun Club is made up of about 50% masons and we have a degree team who confers to those members of our club who ask to join. Not so tough as the State Police. We had a Degree Team at Ft. Bragg in 1966 when I was a member of the 3d SFG (Abn),
Grand Lodge of Maryland Masonic Clubs-List of LAW ENFORCEMENT members
Check this out: Of course you know that the Knight Templar escort, under the command of Sir Knight Poston Drake, is made up of Master Masons, but the State Police escort, under the command of Trooper Charlie Bidwell is also made up of Master Masons.
Lawsuit: Freemasonry Membership Aided Pennsylvania State Trooper in Sex Assault Cover-up
L.A. Police Chief William Bratton: Admitted Freemason
Was found on the Internet Event: 'State Police Master Mason Degree' in Connecticut.
This is from a blog
11-15-2004 U.S.A. hoghungry1
I belong to an AFL-CIO construction local and you would be shocked at the ring clicking that goes on with regard to long term big money jobs and foremen appointments. I contacted the NLRB about the issue and made them release a list of all the Masons in our local. They were FURIOUS (against their rules to identify) but I had the full weight of the US Guvmint behind me and they had to cough it up. Needless to say I spent several years after that working in Detroit, Toledo, New York, Fort Wayne,....Get the picture? Our Business Agent is the Grand Master of the local Lodge. My father was a high Mason (33rd)and they felt I betrayed them. I just feel everyone should get a fair shake. These organizations within organizations will be the demise of the original intent of some good well meaning people that fought hard for human rights and dignity in the name of organized labor. I always say "if you can't do a thing you must get a ring". LOTS of cops are Masons and almost ALL state police FYI 11-15-2004 U.S.A. hoghungry1
one more thing; my friends brother couldn't advance as a prison guard until he joined the Masons. Now he is an officer. They strongly suggested it would help his career and SHAZAAM!!!
http://www.usavsus.info/MasonsInLawEnforcement.html
Takeitslow ago
The thing is, not knowing is not an excuse to be used by the freemasons on top. That's what is happening. But it's happening in almost every industry, see my comment below.