We are honoring police officers in our area.
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i just wish police officers themselves would respect the law.  in nyc they often shoot at poor inner city youth and generally violate civil rights.\n\nlay off the steroids boys in blue and get a copy of the constitution...when you learn how to read that should be on your summer list of good things to scrutinize.
635482
Yes, always remember that this is true. Cops have a badge a gun and a right. The are there to serve and protect, and in this case the owner of the business. Do you realize that even though you feel that you are doing nothing illegal, if something was to happen at that business later on that you will come immediately under suspicion. Just because you were there.
120452
have respect to the earth. paying attention to our actions and others.
653363
No, it's called patriotism. We elect officials, it's fair that we evaluate the job they're doing.
424033
We owe them thanks for their bravery and sacrifices. There is nothing great about the fact that they are there right now. I agree about the irony though.
488966
police officer=high stress job.
185944
I don't know why they think the police are so above reproach.Like you said, there is a small number of people in every police dept. who use the badge to brutalize people, and do illegal things under the guise of authority.
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i extend "professional courtesy" to the officer, not his/her spouse, grandparents, uncle,3rd grade teacher, etc.\n\nup to a point.\ni had an officer from NY run through the middle of town (posted 35) at 90 miles an hour and try to "badge" me....he got to meet the JP
312652
hello, greeting from Great Britain.\nwell yeah we get something like that in some areas.\nsome sick people still doing this sorts of things and the reasons for this because the polices are not doing their job properly. NOT SO GOOD !!!!!!!!
508615
a lot of young people are given these instructions by the police officer at the Plaza Constitución
307439
I don't know that you're being entirely fair to them, but I do have to admit, it seems like there is a high potential for violence when you think about it.\n\nThe problem with vigilante groups is that they aren't bound by the same rules as the police, and they are bound much more by other rules.  After a while, the boundries begin to fade in their eyes, and their belief that they're doing something noble and righteous leads to abuses.\n\nThe very fact that they identify themselves with a symbol of brave patriotism is chilling in a way.  Lets pray for a peaceful solution to this.
65413
Not all cops dress in blue.
478356
I've worked for 3 police/sheriff's agencies in my career in law enforcement.  In none of these was there "gov't sanctioned, organized crime" ... what I did see was good, honest men risking their lives daily for an unthankful public.  Oh sure, we get thanked occasionally, but most of the time people are just upset that we won't/can't do what they want us to do - not because we don't want to, but because the laws tie our hands.  I have seen some of the men be rude, snide, or curt ... usually after having seen someone's guts strewn along the highway or some other stressful call - not that it's an excuse, but somewhere along the line you get frazzled and don't have patience anymore.  I've seen men go above and beyond what our job description calls for and have seen the citizens turn around and try to sue them and/or the agency in return.  I've seen people crazed on drugs and alcohol shoot at MY officers because they beat the crap out of their spouse and we responded to help.  I've seen some drunk and high little punk run from an officer trying to stop him for for a minor traffic offense... and end up slamming into an innocent citizen that was just out driving.  He also had a suspended driver's license ... which is why he ran in the first place.  The officer and fire and rescue got the little punk out of his vehicle and saved his life.   We've responded to wildlife calls when the Game Warden refused or couldn't respond ... for instance, when a bear was trying to get into someone's home.   Regular officers are not even trained in that nor do they usually have the proper equipment.  People who are wanted by the police are often stopped for traffic offenses and end up shooting/killing the officer ... but that doesn't stop them from doing traffic stops.  Domestic situations often go bad and officers are hurt when they respond ... but it doesn't stop them from showing up and helping a victim in need.  You wonder why officers are sometimes curt or rude?  They deal with the unknown everyday and never know when the next person will start fighting them or shooting.  They go to work everyday not knowing if it will be their last.  \n\nYes, there are corrupt cops.  Thankfully I haven't had to work with any of them.  I cannot condone their actions ... but I can also see that for the pay they receive (a LOT of officers have to take a second job to pay the bills - they sure don't do the job for the paycheck) and the dangers/stresses of the job (we work holidays, weekends, nights, you name it ... a lot of places work 12 hour shifts - officers are often called into court on their days off, too), why some do it.   I have worked with officers who have had a slight "I am God" attitude, mostly the young ones who haven't learned better ... and I have seen them put into their place.  If you think you can do better, why not apply to your local agency, go through the months of training, and put yourself on the line protecting the public?  Lord knows any agency I've seen always needs more officers.
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It takes dedication to put your life on the line for some one else. Can you put a value on that? Some folks think we are over paid. They think we sit around all day drinking coffee and eating do-nuts and other things. I have retired from law enforcement and have another job now, making twice the money I was. But I enjoyed what I did before because I felt I was helping my community and the children coming up.My kids had a hard time in school because there Dad was a cop. My wife deserved better because I was gone a lot. No police work is not worth what you are paid, but the satisfaction of doing some thing to help some body else is. Maybe we should ask the Question "What does a police officer do for our community and kids?"
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Great question, Josh.\n\nI have had good encounters with police every single day of my life for the last 19 years.  They have been some of the hardest working, most decent, caring, giving, ethical and sensible people I have ever met.\n\nThey have been uncles and aunts to my children, they have been best friends to my wife, and they have been brothers and sisters to me.\n\nI don't know a group of people anywhere in the world I would trust more with my life or my family.\n\nHave there been exceptions?  Sure...a very few.  And you can all take heart in knowing that if you didn't like the cop you dealt with, chances are pretty good the people he/she works with don't like them either.   \n\nIt puts a hole in my heart to read some of the stories here about how some of you have dealt with police officers who have been rude, corrupt, obnoxious, liars.  I know there's bound to be some of them out there, but I haven't met them yet.  \n\nI have been - and I know no better word for it - blessed by the company I've kept for the last 19 years.  The men and women I have worked with in this profession are the most remarkable people I've ever met.\n\nJosh - thanks for the question.  Those of you who have answered with positive answers, you did this old cop some good tonight.
659578
yes it is due to arrest powers and chances of a gun fight and it going to court and having a field day. even the swat teams Dr's are sworn police officers
280788
no, but then the police get away with a lot of things they shouldn't. There are good cops and bad cops!