Local cops yes, State cops no. Local cops generally don't care all that much whereas staties will pull you over for anything.
Do you respect your police force?
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Edit: in both cases, the police never explained why and in the first case there was no apology whatsoever.Don said:
Nope. Police here (Serbia) tend to be royal twats. It's kinda what you get when a profession becomes the "didn't go to school? Spend a few months in training and we'll give you a salary/pension/benefits!". Sorta similar to why high school teachers suck over here as well, except instead of being for those without education, it's for those with "useless" education (one they couldn't cash in better somewhere else).
Anyway, it results in a pile of cops that are looking for nothing more but to harass, beat up, goad people into bribing them and similar shit. Ain't something worth my respect on the whole.
That said, like with every other group I hold little to no respect for on the whole, I will always give the individual the benefit of the doubt and the respect their group is (or isn't) supposed to earn them - it's just that I will not be surprised the least if/when they show they're not worthy of it.
Anyway, it results in a pile of cops that are looking for nothing more but to harass, beat up, goad people into bribing them and similar shit. Ain't something worth my respect on the whole.
That said, like with every other group I hold little to no respect for on the whole, I will always give the individual the benefit of the doubt and the respect their group is (or isn't) supposed to earn them - it's just that I will not be surprised the least if/when they show they're not worthy of it.
Here in Vancouver, I respect the job that the police officers do, and the danger they put themselves through. Unfortunately for us, however, there are far too many Gun-ho cowboys on the force. They'll pull out their tazers at the slightest disturbance, and they will not hesitate to use them. Just a couple of months ago, in fact, one officer was given a slap on the wrist for purposefully knocking down a homeless woman with multiple sclerosis. It's ridiculous. Thankfully, that's only about 8-12% of the force. Hopefully.
I'm Dutch and I respect what few police officers there are. There is a persitent feeling to them that they are deliberatly trying to annoy you, same here as in most countries. I'm talking about things like driving 5 miles an hour over the speedlimit on the deadest hour of the night and there isn't a single person within view besides the officer that pulled you over. And you still get a fine.
In any case, I do have respect for them, because they know they are almost always outnumbered, they make long days, and it isn't the best paying job in the world.
In any case, I do have respect for them, because they know they are almost always outnumbered, they make long days, and it isn't the best paying job in the world.
British here
I respect them more than I respect the people who write the laws that they enforce or the criminals they arrest, for what that's worth
I respect them more than I respect the people who write the laws that they enforce or the criminals they arrest, for what that's worth
I have respect for most of the Police in my city(American) except for a few that are scumbags. However in the next town over from mine almost every Officer I've dealt with has been a prick, scumbag, or just general douche bag so I guess it's the luck of the draw.
Not really, i don't met any of them in person but the impression i get from their work in the area doesn't really paint them in a favourable light.
They tend to walk up to partygoers friday/saturday night promptly ask for identity, needlessly search people and generally act as if they were criminals. They also pour out any alcohol found and have a general pissy attitude.
Once an officer threatened to release the dogs on a crowd at a car-party where everyone was just having fun, listening to music and sipping beers (those who didn't drive).
Also, they seem to have a very large number of racists in the force. But i guess that's true of all policemen in the western world. In short: Assholes.
They tend to walk up to partygoers friday/saturday night promptly ask for identity, needlessly search people and generally act as if they were criminals. They also pour out any alcohol found and have a general pissy attitude.
Once an officer threatened to release the dogs on a crowd at a car-party where everyone was just having fun, listening to music and sipping beers (those who didn't drive).
Also, they seem to have a very large number of racists in the force. But i guess that's true of all policemen in the western world. In short: Assholes.
I give everyone I meet an initial modicum of respect. And then based on that persons actions they either maitain, loose, or gain more..... That said I think I give the police a bit extra respect upon meeting them simply because they have a much more difficult job to do than most. But my previous statement still remains.
Basically the idea is this: treat others the way you want to be treated. I want respect, so I treat others with respect... If they disrespect me, or I see them disrespecting others then I loose respect for them. If I see them being respectful to myself or others they gain or maintatin that respect based on if situations are addressed in a mood of friendliness or professionalism (depending on what is called for) or simple tolerance.
So yeah, thats me.
Basically the idea is this: treat others the way you want to be treated. I want respect, so I treat others with respect... If they disrespect me, or I see them disrespecting others then I loose respect for them. If I see them being respectful to myself or others they gain or maintatin that respect based on if situations are addressed in a mood of friendliness or professionalism (depending on what is called for) or simple tolerance.
So yeah, thats me.
I respect the law and those who keep it, but to me one of the most diabolical things someone can do is be in a position such as the police and things like police brutality happen. To abuse such a position is so disgusting then sometimes i lose faith in the system. But to the individuals i have worked with i have nothing but respect for what they do.
Yes I do.
Although I don't respect them MORE than any other civilian or worker automatically, i'm certainly not like some of the, apparent, scum here who will disrespect them until they've proven their worth.
If you're of the opinion that people earn "respect" before you give it them then you should treat them by the default which is NEUTRAL. Not "I'll abuse them like a little **** until *they've* proven their worth to *me*".
Although I don't respect them MORE than any other civilian or worker automatically, i'm certainly not like some of the, apparent, scum here who will disrespect them until they've proven their worth.
If you're of the opinion that people earn "respect" before you give it them then you should treat them by the default which is NEUTRAL. Not "I'll abuse them like a little **** until *they've* proven their worth to *me*".
These riots represent how good it is that people generally act normal.
The police force can't do a thing if everyone decides to riot (except lock down society, which is no way of living and even that's probably not possible without starting a civil war).
Usually, things are in a balance. There's a few people that create chaos in the daily life, but right now, because a lot of people at the same time do this, they can hide behind each other. Kind of like anonymous. It could be anyone, so there's nothing they can do about it without shutting down the internet.
The police force can't do a thing if everyone decides to riot (except lock down society, which is no way of living and even that's probably not possible without starting a civil war).
Usually, things are in a balance. There's a few people that create chaos in the daily life, but right now, because a lot of people at the same time do this, they can hide behind each other. Kind of like anonymous. It could be anyone, so there's nothing they can do about it without shutting down the internet.
Since I generally obey my City, County, State and Federal Governments laws, I really have no fear for the Kansas City Police Department. most police officers I have spoken to are professional, courteous, and try to make their encounters with civilians as brief as possible.
that is not to say that there are not Police officers in my area that are not over inflated douchebags, I got pulled over by one the other day because I ran a stop sign in my neighborhood. my fault I admitted it, and he wanted to bust me for expired tags (I was driving home after picking the new tags up) a seatbelt violation (which was BS I was wearing it, and I took it off after I pulled over and disengaged the engine.) AND searched my car because I apparently looked like I was high on pot.
what did I do. after he wrote me a ticket for close to $500 I asked for his card and his badge number, and went to the judge. I got everything but the seatbelt thrown out paid 20 bucks, and that officer was suspended for bullyraging a pedestrian.
Defiance to the officers may be the rebellious thing to do, but I have had better experience busting them back through the bureaucracy if they step out of line.
that is not to say that there are not Police officers in my area that are not over inflated douchebags, I got pulled over by one the other day because I ran a stop sign in my neighborhood. my fault I admitted it, and he wanted to bust me for expired tags (I was driving home after picking the new tags up) a seatbelt violation (which was BS I was wearing it, and I took it off after I pulled over and disengaged the engine.) AND searched my car because I apparently looked like I was high on pot.
what did I do. after he wrote me a ticket for close to $500 I asked for his card and his badge number, and went to the judge. I got everything but the seatbelt thrown out paid 20 bucks, and that officer was suspended for bullyraging a pedestrian.
Defiance to the officers may be the rebellious thing to do, but I have had better experience busting them back through the bureaucracy if they step out of line.
yeah. they're the law. they bring people to justice. sure some are corrupt, but i feel we'd be worse off with out them.
it annoys me greatly that people think they can't be trusted.
but most people with opinions annoy me greatly.
it annoys me greatly that people think they can't be trusted.
but most people with opinions annoy me greatly.