Why do cops act tuff in uniform but when you see them off duty they act like frighten chickens?

Bellunesi

A good question, not a great question. Because of the way you worded it, you prompted the cops here to act TOUGH on the internet. Wish the police here would just address the question for what they are and not take them as insults.
I am not a cop, but I will answer for them.

When I am on-duty, I act tough, walk tough, and talk tough for my safety.
When I am off-duty, I like to relax, I want to take a break, and I don't want people to know I am a cop, I just want them to act naturally around me. My off-duty politeness and sincerity is being mistaken for weakness.

If there is one thing I can't stand are the cops ( and I know alot of them) that act tough 24/7. I as a civilian, can't stand that. They especially do it round their cop buddies. There is no reason for acting like a tough guy on the golf course, softball field, or at any of the other events that bring us together.

fordfalcon1953

Good luck if you want to try that theory out - see you in the cell block.

The Voice of Reason

Get over yourself. You apparently lack respect.

Raven

Well the uniform and badge itself is a very strong symbol of strength and authority which not only gives the individual itself a sense of power but it also gives those who see it a certain sense of a need to respect that strength of authority. When not in uniform they don't portray that same respect and authority plus more than likely they don't have one other instrument that lends them the power which is their weapon. Another thing to consider is that when ever there is a police situation there is always a "show of force" by the police meaning that usually there are a large number of officers at a particular situation but outside of that environment an officer finds themselves out of uniform, without their weapon and all alone.

iraq51

The policemen I know would kick your a** even quicker out of uniform.

steponme

Learn to spell guy. Tuff is spelled tough. Frighten is spelled frightened. Also, you could learn some puncuation while you're at it.

journeyfan75

Really? You think so? Go slap his wife. Then you can post in medical "How do I heal a broken nose?" and we will all come laugh at you.

Let me know how that works for you.

stormtrooper8989

I don't think thats true for the most part. A cop is a cop...off and on duty...they have to use intelligence when approaching any situation. BTW, I wouldn't try anything...many cops carry their weapons when off duty.

P.S. frankly I'm tired of people bashing cops...but when will that not be the case?

'Taker

Go ahead. Try your luck. They're not being paid to babysit when they're off duty, but really, try 'em. See what happens.

you are just trying to anger people, and guess what? it's working! here's a question for a question. Why do imbeciles act so tough on the internet, but when you see them in person they are pathetic wimps?

Kevy

I am on duty 24/7 by law. That throws your badly spelled theory right out the window.

I have at least one Glock on me at all times.

empd

Well while on duty they have to intercede on the cities behalf when crimes are involved. You can't very well do the job and act like a wus. When they are off duty, they don't have to put themselves into every situation they see that normally they do during the 40+ hours they work per week. Most cops when off duty, just want to spend time with their families, relax and stay away from people like you. So it isn't being a chicken, It is prudent avoidance. I know officers that will go three towns over, so that they do not have to run into the people that they police.
But they are the same people on and off the job, they just act different when off duty. I wouldn't try anything to them off duty that you wouldn't be able to do while they are on. For one, the rest of the cops are just a phone call away. For two, threatening a cop in front of their family is not something that I would advise.

Spoken Majority

at 6'3 and 135 I doubt even my cat is scared of you. so in reality, you are a sissy who can only talk tough on the internet. so tell you what, find me off duty, and try to punk me out. when you come too, tell me how big of a chicken I was. I used to $*ck guys like you in prison.

michael m

Where do you live?
In Chicago off duty cops will kick your ***!!
In fact they do it all the time. The biggest gang in Chicago are the cops!!

Copgirl

Sounds like someone just got their butt kicked and arrested. Cry a little more, will ya?

waltcosmos

possibly because in uniform there are several of them and know that their buddies are watching. In civvies, I wouldn't characterise them as frightened chickens, that doesn't even sound rational. But they are somewhat more decent. A person being booked for whatever asked the cop behind the counter where he could file a complaint. The cop mysteriously didn't know but I happened to know and I told the person. The cop behind the counter then asked me if I was a lawyer. I admitted I was not and the counter cop told me "then shut the f--- up". Suddenly, I had no first amendment rights. I'd say 50 percent of cops are traitors to the Constitution and probably should be bulldozed into Mauna Loa. But the other 50 percent have a chance.

Wings

I think a lot of people have noticed that.

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