Do u like or trust the police?

Jerry

Sure I like the Police and will trust them with my life. They work hard at times and are dedicated men and women. But as in any profession, even Priesthood you have always got bad apples. They make everyone look bad. Eventually they will get caught and then they are out of there.Sometimes it takes a little longer but it will happen. Sounds like you had a bad experience with them even though you didn't say so.If you have a job, I am sure you try to do your best. Well the Police are doing the same thing.Ever think where you might be with out them. You could be dead. Give them a chance and you will be amazed at what they are willing to do for you and your family.

Christie N

No. I used to work in this field and quit after I saw such abuses around me that it made me sick. If anyone attempted to do anything about the corruption and misuse of power, they were retaliated against in a brutal manner! Horrible and it seems that this field attracts the most abusive people.

go_wander07

Police have probably one of the most stressful jobs in the world. I understand that they have to be suspicious of everyone as part of their job. I would trust a cop with my life.

But I really hope I never have to, because the last time I met a cop who treated me like anything other than a common criminal, I was six years old. I don't speed, I don't do drugs, I don't push old ladies in front of oncoming traffic. I am a model citizen.

But as a teenager, I find the "nice" cops in my town are far more interested in watching me than in watching out for me. That's life. Could be worse. At least I get to grow out of being a teenager.

Justin M. Kolenc

I'm SO glad you asked!

In my opinion, the police have evolved (see, I'm not implying evil intent) into nothing more than a revenue generating operatus run by the judicial branch of whatever level of government the police force serves (barring the Federal level police organizations, which have become mercenary forces).

The last 5-10 encounters I've had with police have involved me paying money to the city, county, etc. I cannot recall the last time and officer of ANY department has actually assisted me in any way. I was a military police officer and enjoyed it to some extent, but I would NEVER become a civilian cop because I am not a salesman. I cannot and will not be the government's collection agent.

Now, granted there are people out there who receive police assistance and will be diametrically opposed to what I am saying. But the fact is that by sheer numbers, more civilians interact with police on a payee level than they do on a rescuee level.

Both realities exist. Those who have been helped love police. Those who have not been helped but have been forced to help (in the form of paying fines to the city/county/etc) do not. It's sort of a paradigm I guess. But it's no enigma. Something can and should be done.

~BrIaNnAhAmPtOnLuVsU~

im scared of the police

dude

Police are corrupt in proportion to the crime they handle...small city cops are usually nice. US cops are much nicer than most third world countries where they actually think they are supossed to mistreat ordinary citizens and ther is no one above them.

mtc678

Yes the most.

josefiend2000

NO!

timer

Never had any encounters with them. But if I needed to, I have NO REASON NOT TO TRUST them to do their job, and If they perform their duties in a professional manner and resolve my issues, then there is NO REASON NOT TO LIKE them.

I am sure that a criminals would not trust or like police.

fooz1

no. why? my dad was one and they think they are above the law.

DIRKDIGGLER

no and no

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I think the Police take their authority too far. Can not say I don't like them because they will protect you. Can not say I do like them because they will procrastinate a lot when people need protection. I feel that at first, they love their job but then it just becomes the same day in and day out that they get bored and don't have a lot of gusto for it anymore. Sad...

danny_tdd

first off, you have to remember that Cops are human too. they have there bad days just like everyone else. Granted they are in A position of authority and should always be courteous. but I am sure that given the fact that they are all human and not perfect they also have bad days. on the other hand there are some that have bad attitudes and should be taught better manners. Keep in mind all cops are not bad. What would really help is even though they have a bad attitude treat them with respect and as the old saying goes "kill them with kindness" and maybe they will change there attitude. Another explanation is that you get what attitude in return for the attitude you give.

tats

In my town HELL no
sorry 2 say

dcj2404

I never had any issues

frooliemew

No, I don't like them but I do trust them. They all have a pompous attitude. They need to save that attitude for the real criminals and not be such asses when they pull you over for a speeding ticket.

Most of them cheat on their wives too.

no hook

Yes, I like the idea of someone that is here to keep some order in a city that would be overun with crime if it were not policed. The idea of trusting a police officer has to be there in order for a policed area to work. I believe the academy screens out the dishonest people to a degree, but because there are a few that slip through or are tempted into dishonesty after they become officers, does not rule out the fact that you have to trust the police as a whole for it to work.

JAMES

I don't like the chief policmen in the region.
I am living in Flushing ,Queens, NY metropolitant
Working in Chinatown,Down town NYC.

futurehero5200

I am one and no there are some guys I don't trust, but overall where good people, when you need us call us

sparkletina

The police have a job that regularly puts in confrontation with some of the worst dregs of society. If a majority of the non-law enforcement people you meet are criminals, you tend to get jaded and started expecting that a majority of all people are criminals. You are constantly on guard, you never know when the kid you pulled over for rolling a stop sign has just finished a week long Doom session and figures pulling the trigger is a quick way to get out of trouble. It's not a job I would want. But I'm glad there are men and women that are willing to do the job and try to keep me safe enough to sleep at night. Do I like them, damned right! Do I trust them? As long as I am not breaking the law, sure. If I am pulled over for a traffic violation or something, I will keep my hands where they can see them, treat them with respect, be polite. You gotta figure, as they approach your car, they have left the 'safety' of their world and are approaching yours. If you make them feel safe, you'll find they are much nicer. I have been pulled over for speeding 3 times, once for expired tags in the last 3 years. I was doing 75 in a 65 with the expired tags. Using my methods I only got a fix it ticket for the tags and never a speeding ticket.

Give us a friggin break Sweaty Rose, put your opinion in, not just some copy and paste civics lesson.

Rangers â™¥ Saltalamacchia

I liked all the ones I ever met..

goldielocks123

Have had contact with police many times(I'm not a criminal)and most of them are alright. I do, however, think there should be a minimum age requirement of 25. Putting guns and power in the hands of some of these young men and women is asking for trouble.

Jan H

depends on the police. By virtue of wearing a badge...not automatically no. But *MOST* (contrary to those posting here) are cool and trustworthy. Not all. And I do not believe small town cops are better than city ones. Have every reason to dislike/distrust them. Growing up in a small town with one cop - a dirty one - suspected of (among other things) rape and murder but the victims were teens and no one would listen to them or those around them. I still think he was responsible for a death but there is no way to prove it and he's long gone now. BUT ***MOST*** of the officers I've met and gotten to know since then have COMPLETELY changed my mind from that negativity. I've childhood friends who are cops and I would and have trusted them with my life...not because they have a badge but because that is the kind of PEOPLE they are behind the badge. I've worked for cops and known quite a few others who have been the same way. From that I'd say MOST are *not* worthy of distrust and none are worthy of hate. Justice perhaps. Hate, no.

â™ªâ™«Teddy Bearâ™ªâ™«

nooooooooooo

Tutter

yes I like and trust the police.

aframprincess

I ain't scared of the po-po!

hollywood71@verizon.net

very few i know can be trusted. they hide behind the badge with ego's and abuse their powers all the time.

No, and No.
They are a legal organized Gang... NO I don't like them, I do not like ANY Gang!

(some are honest but they need to quit, mainly because they'll get in trouble from the crooked ones or get currepted by them, not to mention they are in a Gang, and not to mention that Gang mainly protects the interests of the wealthy more then the poor any day)

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