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

[Lez72]

[quote author=simonm link=topic=7046.msg66999#msg66999 date=1364971598]
I'm generalising when I say that, I do intend it to be in the minority but I challenge anyone to refute that some people join the police force (in no small part)  for the feeling of power.

I don't mean to destroy your preconception Simon, but these people are normally weeded out during initial police selection, they're not difficult to spot.

The older cops who have done a bit of service and maybe come across as confrontive have developed this through countless years of putting up with the geenral public who think that they know better than the law practitioner stood infront of them. After a 10 hour shift when the traffic cop has stopped his 18th motorist of the day who 'knows the highway code' and 'I know my rights', and 'you can't do that' then you can probably begin to understand that he's heard it all before and his patience is wearing a little thin.

You've got to accept that a cop has been sworn into a position of government office, and yes they do command the respect of the general public. They are the first link in a long chain of the law system, and there to protect the public and uphold the law at street level. If you want to complain about cops and our nanny state, then take a good look at some of the Police forces outside the UK and how they behave. You DEFINATELY wouldn't start giving shit to a Croatian/Norwegian/Swedish cop 'cos they'd beat the living shite out of you then throw you in a cell.

Our cops don't seem so bad after all do they!!!
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@ stevierst. Well said my man. It seems that some people still do have common sense and the ability to apply it.

@simonm. And you're basing that on what experience ? Have you been present during any police selection processes? Is that comment based on experience or just opinion ?

Your avatar states 'argumentative and irritable sod'. This is a quote you have made due to obviously knowing yourself better than anyone else and your posts on this subject are proving that you know yourself very well. I've read that you are attending a 'bikesafe' course in the near future. You do realise that they are run by police officers don't you ? I was just wondering, because it seems like you have a bit of a distaste for the boys and girls in blue !!! I guess they are alright when you stand to gain something out of them  :rolleyes