Since when did it become so popular to hate your local Police Official?

Question

I'm feeling pretty mean today, especially after reading all the hate and anger directed against those who have taken an oath to serve and protect you. I know it comes with the territory of the lonely life led by our public servants but, I feel that there seems to be even more hatred spewed from the mouths of the people against the cops so I think that it is time for all Law Enforcement Officers to take a week or two off from your duties. Let's say from the first week of September, you all just stay home for 2 weeks. Open the jails and let the all those poor picked (they are all innocent, right?) people out for 2 weeks and no ticket writing, no domestics, no burglaries or robberies, or drug busts. I mean these people who are saying you aren't needed can handle it right? What do you think?

Photo person - I don't know what you are talking about referring to your post. I didn't see it. Look at the large number of answers given by many peope on this forum and you will see what I mean.
Just for the record though, It is not the job of any police official to "keep you in line". that is your responsibility or your parent's if your under 18. It is the responsibility of the "cop" to Protect and Serve. I agree that there are "bad" cops and they should be hung out to dry, but, too many people generalize and put that stigma on all cops.
You call us racist and have taken away one of the best tools we had for doing our job. Profiling. Example, an officer on patrol observes 2 white college kids driving a lexus in a predominantly black neighborhood where it is common knowledge for dealers to hang out. Do you truly think that these 2 kids are lost? Of course not, they are looking to score, but, we can't stop them because we aren't supposed to profile.

Sorry, photo_girl. Yes, I answered your question but mine has little to do with your post.

So now I see that it is all a stereotype thing which cops aren't allowed to do. Only macho chauvenistic pigs who can't get an education become cops just like only geeky glass wearing, 90 pound wimps become accountants and all long hair, tattoo wearing people are bikers.
The problem is that you have one bad experience where you got caught with your hand in the cookie jar and so now you think we are all dirty and consider ourselves above the law.
As to cops giving other cops a ticket, be real. Have you ever heard of professional courtesy? Do you think a doctor who sees a colleague in his office charges him for the visit? Of course not.
Police generally have the freedom to decide whether or not to write a ticket to anyone as many of you can attest to times when you got pulled over but, didn't get one. Don't be fooled into thinking it was because you didn't do something wrong. It was because the Officer was being nice to you. It doesn't always happen that way though.

To John B and Brad R Who I suspect are one and the same person- I am sorry that you failed in your many attempts to become cops because you couldn't pass the tests and are relegated to being a security guard at Kmart. Don't be hating but, please tell me how you really feel.

Claire, I wasn't trying to pick on you. I was trying to generalize but thank you for your comments and concern. I am already feeling better.

Law is tyranny or whatever, - I am not whining. I am no longer a cop and I didn't whine about it then either, in fact, I love people like you because you are job security for LEOs everywhere.

No I don't expect anything positive from attorneys but, neither does anyone I know. My point is simple, If I write a speeding ticket to joe citizen, I would also write one to joe cop who is off duty speeding. If I would give joe citizen a break, I would also give joe cop a break. Yes I would be more likely to give joe cop a break for 2 reasons. First, this is the guy who will have my back when things get bad and 2nd, most people may have to pay a ticket for speeding but cops can lose their job for it. Bottom line is we should be less hateful to the guy who protects us while we sleep because Karma is for real.

Answer 1

If only this would teach those Police/Sheriff Bashers a lesson I would be for it.

That just truly goes to show you how many people actually have run-ins with the law. I have never had a ticket, never been arrested, never had any run-ins with the law.

They are always there when there is a problem in the neighborhood, when I call about prowler, you see them at the scene of an accident. I for one would not want their job, but praise them for serving and protecting all these ungrateful people.

You can only wish that these people would come home, find their house vandalized, their belongings gone, and when they call 911 are told - "sorry we can't come to your house because you don't like us, deal with it yourself".

But it is the same as political bashers, it was they do, when they don't wish to face the facts, they sit back, point fingers, and push the blame on anyone but themselves.

If they hadn't been stupid, if they hadn't robbed that store, if they were not speeding, etc --- then they wouldn't be complaining about the Police.

Bless all those officers!

Answer 2

With the exception of the trolls, it's amazing how defensive everyone gets when they have to explain themselves! The only common theme I have seen so far is that we Police Officers are a bunch of "Macho, chauvanist types" that walk funny. Well, strap on about 20 pounds of gear on your waist that sticks out on the sides and see how walk after a while.

Yes, Police write traffic tickets, it's a fact of life. The reason the Police Officer is "hiding" waiting to catch someone running a stop sign is because someone who thinks the world revolves around them will do it. We can tell the difference between an honest mistake and delierate indifference and we call it, "Discression".

OK, so you know a Police Officer that behaved badly. It's because we have the same human frailties that everyone else has. When a bad Police Officer is found he is removed. But on the flip side, if you accidentally back into a car in some parking lot, you just exchange information and are done with it. We do that, and we get disciplined and days off.

Answer 3

I cant help but to laugh at photo_girl...who clearly thinks the wourld revolves around her.... Unfortunatly public servants set themselves up for this abuse when they take the job...working wiht the publinc ingeneral is not easy because if someone has a bad day it's somehow because of you....and when your tryign to stop them from doing something or you have the power to reprimand them...they get a little bit more pissy. Most of these complaints are either smart mouthed know it all kids who think the world owes them a favor or "adults" who think they are entitled to do anything they want.some of it is just people blowing off steam, others want attention, and yet some more just totally hate cops because they can...I feel the majority of citizens respect the police and are thankful they can sleep at night with a little more peace of mind.. I personally am. Thank you everyone in Law Enforcement.. I know there are bad seeds out there but that doestn tarnish how i feel about you all as a whole

Answer 4

Does your Dr. theory apply when one attorney represents another? Next you'll be saying that cops don't lie! BTW aren't you supposed to protect and serve with honor and integrity? If you live where I do you would see your idea at work! Police inaction is the norm. Although most of us waste our time trying to do things theur way, in the end, any real justice won't be sought out by the police. How many of your buddies do you know that are worse than the ones they are "protecting"? Cops with real integrity are like the one who wrote himself a ticket for passing a school bus! Even though the citizens were divided on the issue, he still wrote himself a ticket. Now that's an honest cop!!!!

Answer 5

I believe it came from the arrogant, macho attitude some of our police officers have. It seems the profession does attract that type of person. You know the type. The ones that think they are better than the rest of us just because they are a cop and wear a badge. The ones who abuse their power. Oh, and lets not forget the police brutality which unfortunately does go on out there. And then there are the ones who feel they can break the road laws just because they are a cop. What cop is going to give a ticket to another cop?

I am not against cops by any means, they have a job to do and I believe the majority of them do it well. It's just the ones who abuse their authority that I have a problem with. I have know many police officers who are really great people.

Answer 6

Yahoo! won't give me enough space to type an adequate answer on this one. Besides I lost my soap box.

Most people don't hate us. The ones that do are usually placing the blame on us for their own wrong doings. Others watch something on TV and assume all police officers behave like the one the news anchor is talking about (stereotyping). Others were raised that way or have been swayed by some politically motivated "community activist" who would rather rant about police brutality in a minority neighborhood then talk about issues that are more serious (i.e. black on black homicide rates).

It's just that way. But like I said most people do appreciate us.

The Law is a form of Tyranny:
Perfect example. If his name doesn't say enough. Look at his recently answered questions. PCP user.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgZar3.iw6g_xSuuBXXA99nsy6IX?qid=20070813021034AAv3ukV&show=7#profile-info-6BMrjGDqaa

I can hack my job sunshine. Been doing it for years and can't think of anything I'd rather do.

Answer 7

Those that hate the 'authorities' are usualy the ones that hate authority of any kind for any reason and have no authority in their own lives either. They are 'bad to the bone' as the song goes. They want to commit wrong deeds at the expense of harming and hurting others and they don't care. When they get caught, they complain. You know the saying, "You will never please the devil" and that is the main authority in their lives. Bad people do bad things because they follow a bad spiritual leader's example, the devil. Good people do good thiings because they follow a good Spiritual leader's example, Jesus Christ. In the end, they will be put into a perminent prison called hell and there is no escape from that prison. Its worse than Alcatraz on a bad day. There are lots of us that are happy to have our local authorities, but then we like to stay out of trouble in the first place so that is why we don't have any problems with them.

Answer 8

I think that it became popular to dislike police when it became popular to blame your problems on someone else.
I am just 30, however, I hear stories of how my fellow officers and retired officers were treated "back in the day." I can see a correlation with the attitude of society and the liberal attitude of "it is not me." People now blame TV, games, drugs, lack of drugs, alcohol, their job, etc on problems. Years ago people could stand up and admit that they were at fault. Now if people get into legal trouble they do not blame themselves. They blame the police.

Answer 9

Personally After seeing the real world, which is the non western world, and seeing how peacful and realtivly safe our country is i say screw them you are all doing a great job. It's all just ignorance and shouldnt be worried about.

Answer 10

I feel where you are coming from to a certain extent. It depends what age sex and race you are and what social class you come from or are in. Lets say your a 22 year old black male living in compton. You probrably hate the police because you you've witnessed on more than one occasion police misconduct. Lets say your a 19 year old cuacasion living in the rich part of orange county. You've probaly been watching to many music videos and listening to too much 2pac and it seems like a cool thing to do becuase the "thugs" who have a legitament beef with the police say f*** the police. If you weren't born in the 80s or from the innercity or a minority for that matter don't try to figure it out.