A question of respect (let the flaming begin...)

[stevierst]

There are plenty of prick cops and plenty of good uns. Treat em on an individual basis like you would anyone else

Touche! This is how cops generally treat people, like individuals!! Start to give them shit, and they'll get annoyed with you. Sometimes this can be the deciding factor between a bollocking and a ticket.
Respect is mutual, just needs the reciprocation from the person they're dealing with. Common sense really :rolleyes