Hello:

In the world, there are two kinds of people. People who love cops, and people who've had a run in with them.

I'm interested in your opinion. When cops look out upon society, do they see citizens going about their business - or do they see law breakers that just haven't been caught yet?

excon

concernedmom26

This was an interesting topic to read, and I am actually in training to become a law enforcement officer. I have been on the other side of the law, and have seen that some police officers focus on petty things such as; not using a turn signal when there were no cars for 30-40 ft around. Although, I believe without them America would be a crime ridden playground..so they are an big part of what makes America what it is. I feel that we are put here to make people feel safe, and take the people that are doing wrong away from society.It is a problem when we get a criminal and risk our lives doing so, to see him let go.. A lot of people accuse the police of racism or things of that nature, but you will find that in any large group of people. And while it may happen sometimes, it can't be all the time. Not every black or arab, or what ever the case may be, is innocent. The race card is way to over played in society, its become the joker everyone just needs to take it out of the deck, until their is a good reason to play it... Officer B.

Jesushelper76

America is already a crime ridden playground. Yes, I agree a lot of people like to play the race card. You know what, there is a lot of hatred out there and believe it or not a lot of it is on the force. You need to treat everybody the same no matter what. If your going to be on the force then you need to be objective. Some of the crime ridden playgrounds in the states are there because of the cops.

starbuck8

This is the second time now that I have ever had to have personal dealings with law (un)enforcement. As some of you know, my dog was severely attacked 3 weeks ago today, by a dangerous breed. She went into convulsions, and I had to take her in to the emerg vet and she ended up with 86 stitches, and hasn't been the same dog ever since.


I have called the police a total of 13 times now, and each time they said an officer was on his way. I've been shuffled around from person to person, and was put on hold for over 45 mins at one point. I called at 3pm one afternoon, and they again said an officer would be around shortly. When he hadn't showed up by 7pm, I called again, and then again at 9, and once again at midnite. Only to be told that I should've called during the day! I have gotten one phone call from dispatch, saying that she was calling for an officer who has been trying repeatedly to get a hold of me.

That is just not possibly true. Except for vet visits, since I work from home, I have been here 24/7 taking care of my dog, and I do have voicemail. They also in fact, have my email address on file. I asked the dispatcher to give me the times of the visits. She said she could not tell me that. I have since left msgs for the above mentioned officer on his voicemail. I have not heard a peep. You would think 21 days would be long enough for them to get out of the coffee shop, to come and make a report!!

I have over a thousand dollars in vet bills, and I may need to take this to small claims court. The judge is going to want know why there was never a report filed in this case. Who do you think the judge will believe, when I say I called over a dozen times and nobody showed up? Me or the cops?

Maybe the police will pay attn., when that dog attacks a child?

Again, I got a bit off topic, but you get my point. When you want them around, they don't show, and when you don't, the whole dept. shows up.

concernedmom26

I am objective, and I am Native American myself, so I could even have a problem with white people but I don't, I believe that God created us all, and we should live at peace with one another, but worldly opinion, statistics, and political cancer ruins what should be peace with each other. I think the world would be a much better place, if the ten commandments were the only laws that were at state, along with minor traffic violations. When I am on duty I am completely bias to the persons nationality, it is the issue that is my purpose for justice. I can only solve things temporarily, not forever, but all will have a court order to be judged at the end.

LORRS

To be fair I think it is bit like everyone else you get good ones and bad ones, but in the whole I think they are there to serve and protect smiles depend on the person

andy305mia

I wont lie i dislike cops but there just doing there job.

starbuck8

The point is, they do not always do their "jobs" Some are on a power trip! Don't get me wrong...cops are people, and just like any other human being, have their own set of morals and values.

I have a good friend who is a cop, and he is thinking about quitting the force because of the power seeking and corrupt members. It's unfortunate, but it is true. My friend has been on the force for almost 30 yrs., and told me just recently that he is ashamed of many of his fellow officers.

Many of his senior fellow officers have taken early retirement, because they went into law enforcement to serve and protect, with compassion and empathy. They quit the force because they could no longer support the politics, training, and lack of screening being done by our local force.

I know there are some real hero's out there, and God Bless them!! But we really need to get back to basics! Just because you are a cop, doesn't give you a free pass, or make you any better than the average citizen!

0rphan

I think there are good and bad, in my opinion the magority are looking for the next booking to make up their daily quota.

Stephen100

i ran from the cops once. don't try that. i find them good. look, everyone has opininons but i say this as a fact! if you do soemthing wrong your likely to get caught by them! they help our neightborhoods.