Why Do people hate cops?
103586
People hate cops because they have the power to induct Justice  into the society.  Nobody likes someone that can get them into trouble.  However, they fail to realize that they have themselves to blame for getting into trouble in the first place.  Just live a perfect life and you won't have a problem, but that's really hard to do......so people will always hate authority.
757203
Uh, you're kidding, or being facetious right?\n\nLaw enforcement personnel are sworn to uphold the law.  To degrade oneself by stooping to levels that perpertrators do makes any officer partaking in "street justice" a criminal, and therefore not truly an officer of the law, and not worthy to carry a badge.  \n\nThe court system is not perfect, but it's what we got.  When citizens get tired enough of youthful offenders stealing their hard earned belongings or assaulting them and begin to petition the law makers, then the court system may finally begin to work the way we all hope.  \n\nAny adult, police officer or otherwise, who takes out physical justice on an intellectually and emotionally immature person...read juvenile (sorry folks, that's what they are) are cowards.  Part of L.E. is rehab.  Cops aren't just about putting people in jail, they also assist in programs to help kids stay out of trouble.
920007
Maybe Cam Woolley is a little over zealous at times, but you have to admit, the guy who was bagging on the OPP, on camera no less, was asking for trouble.  \n\nIf you make somebody look bad, they're gonna want some pay back.  Most Police were bullies growing up, so you KNOW they're going to get even.  Might not be right, but it won't surprise anybody!\n\n(nothing against the police... I know the majority of them are good people, trying to do their jobs as best as they can)
160754
im sure everyone has their own opinon, in mine i would have to agree with you. the police just have this cocky way of doing things...why? bc they wear a uniform. in my home town a few weeks ago two officers shot and killed an african american man. they were both white. they went to arrest him with a warrant of violation of probation. why were there two guys? they say he ran inside and hid in the bathroom with a shot gun. come to find out he didnt even own a gun and was babysitting his 5 year old nephew.... they shot him while he was holding his nephew....thats screwed up...
1070567
i respect the good cops. my uncles a cop and i hear stories about how he's chased drug dealers. i just hate those few cops who take bribes and help gangs.
384985
Brave helper....Most police I no are awesome, I have respect for the police, they make sure all the criminals are off the streets and they keep us safe, who wouldn't want that?...there are a few that can be rude and grouchy but I just say a prayer for them and move on and be polite...God bless
411290
They have good reason. Look at the condition of our country. Now, that's not saying that I agree with rogue cops who like to use their badge as power.\n\nBut think about it, if you were a cop and you were approaching a car (stopped for violation) or breaking up a brawl somewhere, wouldn't you be wanting to pull your gun too. Just about everyone, it seems, carries a gun. Sadly, many are minors..but anyway...a cop has to protect themselves and anyone (civilians, fellow officers, etc.) around them.\n\nBelieve me, cops see much more than what we see...they are lied too, they are attacked, they have guns pulled on them, etc. They see the violence on a day to day basis and I don't think you'd ever get used to that. It'd make you leary and cynical and frankly, I'd imagine, scared. It makes them very skeptical about entering any situation without their hands on their guns. AND you said trigger happy...but drawing a gun, doesn't necessarily mean that they are going to pull the trigger.
140270
I think all police do their job well, but if you see a police officer do their job poorly, people suddenly yell that he is a pig or say dirty cop, and relate them with hanging out at donut shops...\n\nPeople make fun of police if they think the job is not being done well, but if it is done well, we all give thanks...\n\nThat pretty much fits almost any job though doesn't it???
1153347
that is just sad. Hearing that often enough would teach kids the bad stuff...but then they're probably learning things that put them in conflict with y'all later. I've lived in a neighborhood like that - and those with the worst attitudes had reason to be stopped and harassed...and the officers' attitudes weren't the best either. Understandable I guess to deal with that all the time. \nOn the other hand - you doing what you do gives them a bit here and there that shows them parents aren't always right too. Maybe some day down the road that will come back in good stuff being passed along. It's not for nothing even when it sometimes seems it is.
1128123
You again? Started up another troll posting with a troll log-on name? Once again, you are too p u s s y to claim this work as your own.\n\nWhat's the matter? You don't like cops because they keep arresting you for breaking the law. I know, I know..that's harassment! Damn cops for arresting you. Why don't they go arrest someone else? \n\nBut I know, everything wrong that has happened in your life is everyone else's fault. You didn't have anything to do with it. "It wasn't me. It was the one armed man!!"  "These are my friend's pants. The drugs in the pocket aren't mine!"\n\nWhy don't you just man up and take credit for your f'd up life. You might have a chance to get off welfare.
6513
You said "I know some people don't like them just because", but it seems to me you didn't finish your sentence.\n\n"...just because they were arrested for doing something against the law, and that doesn't allow them to live how they want."
1034367
Because they think that if they disassociate themselves from their heritage and start acting like one of the 'good ole boys', eventually they will be accepted. I know lots of cops, and believe me, it doesn't earn them any more respect.\n\nI also noticed that most of the mexican fellas who call themselves white, end up marrying the ugliest blonde women.
837382
Police officers cannot work in a vacuum.  If they don't have the cooperation from citizens who give them information then it is very difficult to stop many criminals.  Why would you worry about getting arrested if you don't do anything against the law?  It is actually extremely easy to follow the law of the land.  I have lost track of the number of times that in my small town there were several people who knew exactly what was going on in the town in regards to who was doing B&Es but no one wants to get involved.  Police need information and there is no magic way of getting this.  \nAlso,  I spend a lot of time going to calls where people are complaining that their 6 year old is getting beat up by the neighbours 6 yr old or complaints that their neighbour is putting snow in their driveway.  Most police services are extremely understaffed, at least in my part of the world, and it takes many officers and lots of man hours to be effective against the crimes you mention.\nDo you know what the number one complaint I get from people when I meet them?  People speeding in their neighbourhoods.\n\nAs for arresting "good" people? I arrest people when I have reasonable and probable grounds to believe they have committed criminal offences.  Are some of them "good"? Yes I suppose some of them are.  But you can be a great citizen and neighbour and still hit your wife.
710516
Cops are in schools to educate. Unfortunately a large amount of crimes are committed by kids for whatever reason. In hopes of stopping them before they start cops were put into the schools to mingle with the kids and have themselves be seen as more human than just another cop. I know where I live that cops can't talk to kids who are suspects without making a diligent effort to speak to the parents first. Anyone who thinks cops like to arrest kids is sadly mistaken. It breaks your heart a lot of the time.
129504
Police brutality exists in the U.S. for the simple fact that, they do not give proper screening of individules\nbefore they give them a badge and gun. They give these\ngung-ho I-can-do-whatever guys who think they can get away with it cause Im a cop people a job.  Also, factor in the race card, because most of the cases are white on Black crimes.  they fear the black man so they automatically resort to violence to solve the issue.  It sickens me that\nthey allow them to get away with it.  This country prides itself on freedom, what about the freedom to walk or drive\nand not have to worry about the people who are supposed to be protecting you.  Stop Racism, stop police brutallity.\n  And this is being written by a white man, so dont think im a complaining Black man.
878738
All across the country huh?  Every cop is violent and aggressive over a poor little marijuan user?  Right!!!  I guess the cops are going to always be able to deal with vilolent criminals with words like please and thankyou!!!  That will work 100% of the time!!  NOT.  \n\n"Pretty please, with a freaking cherry on top, drop the gun!  OK, you can shoot me once before I shoot back, that is only fair.!!"  Is this what the cops should say?\n\n\nCriminals have no regard for the law or the people who uphold it.  Criminals don't respect the rules society has put in place, however, cry like little freaking sissys when they get caught.  They love to cry foul play and play innocent and make out like a victim.  That is because they are worthless and incapable of doing anything else with their life other than try to figure out ways to get away with crime.  The fact of the matter is cops are expected to play by the rules, and idiots, I mean criminals, don't.
132383
Those cops who abuse their authority are pigs. Otherwise, I have no problem with the police.