The time it takes to respond to an emergency is inversely proportional to the importance of the call.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, time
Murphy's laws, page 43
1791 quotes by Edward A. Murphy
Edward A. Murphy - engineer working on Air Force Project MX981
Was born on 11 jan 1918.
Died on 17 jul 1990, at 72 years old.
Died on 17 jul 1990, at 72 years old.
Origin country: United States
The warrant you don't read is the one you'll serve at the wrong quarters.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, bad, contentment
No matter how you write it, the Desk Sergeant will want it changed.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, contentment
If you charge in all alone, you'll be shot by your own officers.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, contentment
The diversion you're ignoring is the actual crime.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, crime, criminals, contentment
The short cuts are always under construction by the post engineers.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about truth
Anything you do can get you in trouble - including doing nothing.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about problems, nothing, contentment
When you've secured a crime scene, don't forget to tell the brass.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, crime, criminals, contentment
Using the siren and light to clear traffic - attracts traffic.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, light
It only becomes a riot right after you show up.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, rightness, contentment
If you take out the newest patrol car, you'll have an accident.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, contentment
The thing you really need, will be left back at the MP Station.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, need, things, contentment
Flashlight batteries always die out, just when you really need light.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, light, need, death, contentment
Military working dogs attack anything that moves - including you.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about army, attack, contentment
The helicopter will always be low on fuel, as soon as you need it.
EQuote by Edward A. Murphy about police, need, contentment
