In 92 I was pulled over by Nebraska State Police. It was about 7 am and I was tired. I was swerving a little and I had out of state plates.
He pulls me over, I got out. Nice guy. Told him what I was doing. Asked if I would open the hatchback of my car. I told him it was okay but my cat was in the car.
He put on his gloves. Opened the trunk. My cat attacked his hand - likely smelled the leather on the gloves. He laughed.
No ticket. No Muss. No Fuss.

Today. It's a whole other world. It's really sad and depressing

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Who watches this show on TV and wants to be a cop? A douchebag who enjoys feeling power over people.

Back in the good ole' days you had more of the image of cops as benevolent, community men.
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Just something to think about...

Add to that every criminal on TV seems to be a raging, creepy sociopath that can only be taken down by the police who violate everyone's rights in order to make society safe.
And you get a@@holes on the force and a public that supports it

It is your choice.

Teachers should be teaching this in school or at least passing out a copy of these tips to every student.

Every time I've been involved with the police (not often), I have never had a problem with them. Respect works both ways. Sure, it's a cop's job to serve the public but it's a thankless job. Recognizing that goes a long way toward preventing escalation.

From what we've read, it doesn't always work out that way but if you start off by making someone your enemy, he/she will be your enemy.
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