I need an answer from real cops!?
466363
You can just go to the police station and ask. Or talk to one when they pull you over. \n My mother has been a cop for almost 23 yrs. When you reach 14 yrs of age you can become a Explore (which is like a cop in training)  I use to be one. This gives you the experience and the knowledge you need to become a cop. Just ask your local station if they have this program! (Explores program)       Most do! Good luck!
24791
does this question really need an answer? as a law abiding citizen, i am shocked at your callous nature. police men and women risk their lives every day protecting our streets and keeping our communities safe. if they want to take an extra few minutes to wipe the powder from jelly donuts off their uniforms, let them. if they can't call you back because they have three chocolate eclairs stuffed between their fat lips, fine. if they have just opened up a fresh box of ho hos, give them an extra minute or two to enjoy the aroma. \n\nyou don't happen to wear a sweater vest, do you?
1118812
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.
52062
Call up the police, on a pay phone. If you go to the cop shop have bail money.
932838
go to the police and in return file a report for a false police report
400738
Are you a cop?...If so try and be less obvious.
678916
By all means, post it on the internet to find out dumba$$!  Even better, why don't you call a police station in the state you want to move to, and ask them!  I am sure they would be happy to help you. ;)
969994
First Shut UP! Second the cops are there to stop me from Kicking you in the Face. Third your part of the problem and people like you need to follow the rules and keep your anti police racist mouth shut. Do you Understand or do I have spell it out letter for letter.
41345
You could always call Non-Emergency 911 for your area and ask to speak to an officer.  Tell them your situation and ask for a police escort.  They will assist you.
125927
If you really think you stopped, fight it. I think most cop cars have cameras in them, maybe they can get something from there...
803254
IF I get beat while in Police custody and DID nothing to deserve it, I don't care what my lawyer said, I would sue.  The problem is that we are a sue happy country and people sue when they are only angry for getting what they deserved!  BUT IF your case is legitimate, then you should sue (and I was a cop).  The only way to stop bad cops is to file a civil rights violation with the FBI and a civil suit.  When Departments start loosing a lot of money for what a few bad cops do, they will change their ways and get rid of the bad apples.  Their is NO EXCUSE for beating a person in handcuffs and behind bars - their are other ways to control an individual without getting your testosterine off.
1087659
Hey brother, I'm a cop here in NYC and I know what you're saying. I know sometimes people hate us cuz they feel we abuse our power ( and some of us do - but they eventually get theirs in the end ) but if they experianced what we go through on a daily basis, they'd understand. Not that I'm complaining about the job ( there is no perfect job ), I enjoy helping people and all, but some of you will never, ever believe what we go through. It's gets to be overwhelming and after a while you become numb. But it's a job none the less...a tough job but a job regardless and I never bring anything home or visa-versa. You can't.You'll never survive 20 years if you do. You have to leave it all behind and take the crap the public gives you.Smile and say "Have a nice day."
1187338
here is an idea, how about you organize the people in your city to police themselves.\n\nIf you can stop the "blackmen" from doing things that make the police come to their area, then there could be no police "abuse"\n\nI live in a very diverse part of town, the only time I see a police officer is when I am driving past the police station, this is due to the fact that everybody in this area works, we pay our bills and raise our children, nobody beats their wives or children, nobody robs other people or steals from others, and nobody murders another.\nThere is no reason for the police to come to our area.\n\nThis may seem like a pollyanna sort of answer but it does work, life CAN be that easy. The only problem is, you have to get everybody on the same page, everybody has to want a better life for their family.
1025666
The police honestly think that they are above the law and \ncan therefore break it with impunity
1176124
i hope someone from authorities might read your question
1177085
If you're in some sort of law enforcement position, isn't this a question better addressed by your supervisors or your training?\n\nIf you're not in law enforcement, why do you need to know?  What do you expect to do about it?
507391
First point: you are talking about TV show.  Let's focus on reality, okay?\n\nSecond point: let's assume you're correct; police cannot fire back at someone who is holding a hostage.  We'd have an awful lot of dead cops and other people, wouldn't we?  The hostage-taker could just wade out into a sea of cops and start shooting them all because, using your logic, none of them would be allowed to shoot back since there was a hostage involved.\n\nThere are a couple of really excellent answers here already.  No law enforcement officer wants to kill an innocent person, *especially* a child.  However, no law enforcement officer wants to be killed, either.  \n\nLaw enforcement officers would obviously do whatever they could to avoid having to be in this situation, but when push comes to shove, I don't have to sacrifice my life for anyone else.  I can't stress enough how much I would not have to be in that position, but I also can't stress enough how much I want to go home at the end of the shift.\n\nYes - in televisionland there is always a SWAT team, and a helicopter and a sniper team and canine teams and everything else.  In reality, though, those things rarely exist when they're needed and it's up to some poor beat cop to decide how best to handle an absolutely unmanageable situation...and he or she will usually have about two seconds to make that decision.\n\nThere is no, "the rule" about these things.  Situations like this are extremely dynamic and are among the very top reasons why cops have nightmares.