Thread: Differences Between Police Officers & Civilians

No not at all, I'm not sure if you have read any of my other posts in regards to police officers,, I'm quite hard on them Spendur,,,but I'm fare.

I was mainly trying to shed light on video use & this growing infatuation with the term "Thin Blue Line".

I agreed with your post, so that's why I was confused about what you disagreed with.

I was confused by the misunderstanding from the confusion about the disagreement, which by my understanding was actually an agreement with some confusion.

Originally Posted by HNSB

I was confused by the misunderstanding from the confusion about the disagreement, which by my understanding was actually an agreement with some confusion.

I literally just lol'd at that...

Hirlau, I just read the first part of your response to Bruno, that is not cheating, its detectiving, so quite appropriate for a potential recruit, you also demonstrated an ability to retain information in a stressful situation, also useful. All the best ed.

As a person who was dragged out of his car and abused at the hands of our so called "civil servants" I can attest to the fact that cops most certainly DO profile, and take advantage of their positions of power.
That said, it only took a single blow for me to figure out that "yes sir, No sir" was the best way to handle the situation and get out with my teeth and anus intact and unbruised.
Today, with cameras everywhere, and the knowledge I have now, I might do things different, but the safest way to proceed when confronted by an angry officer is acquiescence.

I agree with Magpie. I am sure there are many situations where the police are wrong and you are right. But they are the ones with the big sticks and you are not. What is there to be gained by arguing with the messenger? Do you really think that, after you fight back and maybe land a few they'll just go "well done, I guess you can go now"?

There's never a good time to use physical violence against anyone, let alone police. Defend yourself if you need to, but leave the fighting to when it goes to court.

James.

When I was a would be juvenile delinquent, hanging on 'the corner' all the time, I had my share of negative encounters with police. I figured out early on that yes sir and no sir would end better than an 'attitude.' I've been rapped with a night stick and once had a detective questioning me while he held a cocked revolver a few inches from my nose.

Other than those instances it was the usual "let's see some ID, empty your pockets" type of thing. When I was 19 I went to work doing ironwork, quit hanging on the corner, and began living a more 'normal' life. I never had a negative encounter with a policeman again.

I think one of the biggest differences between civilians and LEOs is exposure to the worst elements of human nature. We see it on the 6 O'clock news or in the papers. Briefly get our back up about this that or the other. They see it every day. I would think it would have to take a toll. Of course this is not in every precinct in every town, but a lot of them.

Like a lot of people I would joke about cops in donut shops. I had occasion to ride in a squad car speeding through busy traffic, with no red light or siren, looking for a car with a guy who took a shot at me. Never been more scared in my life. Not when the guy shot at me, that didn't scare me ........... weaving in and out of traffic in that squad car with that policeman, while I described the car and the guy ....... that was scary. Gave me new respect for those guys sticking their necks out on a routine basis to keep us safe. Ended the donut jokes for me.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

When I was a ... juvenile...

What? There were dinosaurs with police badges?

Originally Posted by Magpie

As a person who was dragged out of his car and abused at the hands of our so called "civil servants" I can attest to the fact that cops most certainly DO profile, and take advantage of their positions of power.
That said, it only took a single blow for me to figure out that "yes sir, No sir" was the best way to handle the situation and get out with my teeth and anus intact and unbruised.
Today, with cameras everywhere, and the knowledge I have now, I might do things different, but the safest way to proceed when confronted by an angry officer is acquiescence.

wife and I just got back from seeing the Butler.quite and eye opener.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

wife and I just got back from seeing the Butler.quite and eye opener.

So did the Butler do it ?