2007-12-28 02:52:02 · 19 answers · asked by pete the pirate 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
After having been in law enforcement for some time now...I've learned that there are good and bad in every walk of life...law enforcement included. If you treat people like you want them to treat you...things most often go well.
This isn't always the case in this profession though. You can't always rationalize with a drunk, a drug inhibited suspect, an irrational spouse, a significant other, or someone who thinks the laws don't apply to them!
When you see responses about donuts or other non-factual rumors about something that happened to someone else...you can see just how many do look at law enforcement in a bad light. Most often those comments come from young people who think it's cool and are looking for attention. You ignore those types.
Another problem I've seen is the perception of law enforcement by some who will stereotype the entire profession. Most often when a news story hits the media it is often biased as well...it's what sells newspapers!
Considering there are over 800,000 law enforcement officers in the US alone...statistically speaking we do pretty well...we are humans too...we make mistakes but most often, we go home at night knowing we've done something extremely positive to make our communities a better place to live!
2007-12-28 03:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The right attitude comes from administration on down. If the police chief and administration have things on the right track things will run smooth and it will pass down to the officers you see on the streets, but if it is not (our county's PC is under investigation for corruption while taking a leave of absence), the message people get from above doesn't encourage them to support the populace, instead making them watch their back before those they would protect.
Respect comes from the bottom up, and must be earned. It's different for every person, and from my experience only a select few really care about the people to earn their respect. The majority of others are just trying to do their jobs. So I guess I respect them as much as I do a gas station attendant, waitress or doctor that I may come across.
2007-12-28 11:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i think they have a OK attitude. But like most people if you give people respect you will get it back ,give a bad attitude you also get that back. I do respect them and you find people who bad mouth police will soon ring them if they themselves or family need them ,they then like the police cause they want help!
2007-12-28 11:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We live in a rather small community and the police here have been writing their own laws for a while now. They are presently involved in several lawsuits against them for brutality and the deaths of several people taken into custody. Their attitude seems to be they have the power and control, and can do whatever they want to. Such a shame - innocent people get railroaded that way.
2007-12-28 10:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I respect some as individuals, but in my hometown, the police are cowards. We have a really bad gang problem, and racial problem as well. The city is split into Caucasians and Mexicans, by way of the Mexicans (in general), and not to sound racist, but they beat on us white kids in the schools, and they're the ones who have the gangs. There have been several gang related shootings now, and yet the police simply say "There are no gangs." and go on there merry way. It's really aggravating.
2007-12-28 14:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only encounter I have had with the police was traffic violations, some are with right attitude and some are just obnoxious with power.
2007-12-28 11:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by clever girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think when you look at the negative answers, you should note not a single person can provide a link to go with their "story". That should answer your question.
I can tell you in the majority of contacts, the citizen will set the stage for the officer's attitude. Start nice, and you will probably finish nice.
As far as the rest of the answer, I can't say it any better than KC V did.
2007-12-28 11:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I dont know if this is a direct result of the police or the township, but i live in a downtown college area with a lot of bars. After 2pm (when bars close) cars are NOT allowed to be parked on the streets, or they will be towed. So, does that not promote drunk driving? if someone had to much to drink, they HAVE to move their cars, drunk??
needless to say, theres alot of drunk driving and DUIs in my town. something needs to change.
2007-12-28 11:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by melissa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Somewhat. In my county yes. In the counties that border mine, no. Don't ask about the city councils in my area though. Or the court system. Or the county sheriff. I respect the city police but our sheriff is an idiot.
2007-12-28 11:18:17 · answer #9 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I wear a tie to work, the police tell me jokes and ask my advice. When I dress normally, they are, well I can't think of an appropriate word.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/402725350/
2007-12-28 10:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by DR V 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋