what's the public's opinion of your police force like in the states?

sol1821

stephen_hannibal

Nick2021

Personally, I have a lot of respect for officers...just like firemen, teachers, military, etc. Granted, there are a few "bad apples" in the bunch, but I think this is typical with any career field. If what the officer said at the uk police station is true, it could've been handled differently. They could've thanked the individual then informed him of any issues they might've had if they were concerned about him holding onto the IDs for too long. I try not to judge an entire group of people based on the actions of certain individuals...always going to have the "bad apples" in the bunch.

fla-gypsy

I have a profound respect for them and know not to pick a fight with them as they will always win. Now in the old days when I was kid they were a force to be feared for good reason. In many places in the south the Sheriff had great power in the county and still does in some places

wwhwang

Over here in Madison, MS, the cops here are really nice and helpful. So were the cops in San Angelo, TX. However, the cops in Monterey, California? Damn, those guys need to loosen up. They really have it out for military personnel. If you're military, they'll arrest you for public drunkeness in a heartbeat if you were anywhere near alcohol. Several soldiers, marines, and airmen were arrested, even if all you do is walk 3 feet away from the bar to get to your taxi.

Joeyjoe21_8

man....I have a huge respect for officers of the law as I hope to be one soon! but here in Sacramento we laid off so many cops we have the same police coverage as we did in I think 1985 or close to it...and there is more to be let go soon.....yet crime is rising big time here in many parts of the suburbs people never saw crime before...lame....WELCOME TO CALI THOUGH

Vulchor

I dont know if I should answer...as Im sure most know my opinion. I will say the majority of officers are great and do wonderful work----but there is a good number in the minority that give the profession a bad name and turn me off to the whole thing. I work very closely to Law Enforcement in my job and can speak from personal experience here. Again, MOST are fine....but the few really make up the difference.

Joeyjoe21_8

I wish we would start having yearly reviews with every officer...bad ones get desk jobs....simple as that...or they get let go....Its funny...in sac, you here about all the officers are getting let go, but then u see FAT officers driving around eating at the same time....seriously....? I think if ur a officer on patrol and not at a desk, there should be fitness requirements given out and they must pass on a yearly basis....just my .02cents

Lasabar

Nick2021

Joeyjoe21_8:

man....I have a huge respect for officers of the law as I hope to be one soon! but here in Sacramento we laid off so many cops we have the same police coverage as we did in I think 1985 or close to it...and there is more to be let go soon.....yet crime is rising big time here in many parts of the suburbs people never saw crime before...lame....WELCOME TO CALI THOUGH

Man, it has been years since I lived in Cali...I know the feeling though, some of those cities I'd be scared to decrease the size of the police force! Seems like it gets worse and worse...take some parts of Vallejo and Oakland for example. I'd be scared just to get out of the car lol

sol1821

Joeyjoe21_8

u move here, ill trade u in a heart beat.. im ready to get out of the states lol.....and thats totally random, physics degree yet want to be a cop.....dude if ur smart enough for that degree think about lawyer, judge, crime scene investigator....not officer my friend

sol1821

These Filthy Hands

I don't mind the local police in Ohio. In my area they have cut me some breaks when I was younger. Ohio DOT is a whole nother story. Those guys suck.

LeftFive

kuzi16

These Filthy Hands:

Ohio DOT is a whole nother story. Those guys suck.

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