Respect for LEOs

[searpinski]

How many experiences does it take to universally have deep seeded mistrust of law enforcement?

I won't be drawn into a silly argument about attempting to assign a finite number of experiences to trust/mistrust. People form opinions based on experience. Life experiences vastly differ.

 

[Kutnupe14]

I won't be drawn into a silly argument about attempting to assign a finite number of experiences to trust/mistrust. People form opinions based on experience. Life experiences vastly differ.

You're the one who wanted to interject your opinion. If you can't defend the generalization of over 800,000 people, that's on you. I personally, tend not to trust the individual who makes such sweeping states of any group of persons.

 

[jgreiner]

You're the one who wanted to interject your opinion. If you can't defend the generalization of over 800,000 people, that's on you. I personally, tend not to trust the individual who makes such sweeping states of any group of persons.

+1 I couldn't agree more.

 

[searpinski]

You're the one who wanted to interject your opinion. If you can't defend the generalization of over 800,000 people, that's on you. I personally, tend not to trust the individual who makes such sweeping states of any group of persons.

You're correct--It's totally on me. Just like everyone else on this forum, I have a right to interject my opinion where I please. Arguing on the internet typically doesn't solve anything, especially when both sides are very set in their ways. Or maybe we could take this to the politics section for some real fun!

 

[BE Mike]

Any dissatisfaction should be addressed when possible. If any one individual officer is allowed to maintain a standard less than generally accepted, it only hurts the whole. Those who have deep seated resentments may never get peace, especially if they have not pursued a complaint to its logical resolution. They can express their hatred and anger, but it will not bring about changes for good nor give them any satisfaction. For those who say that law enforcement officers are mostly bad, well, I can't buy what they are selling. The problem, it would seem is the complainer. I don't know how much it costs per hour on the couch to get relief.

 

[jgreiner]

Any dissatisfaction should be addressed when possible. If any one individual officer is allowed to maintain a standard less than generally accepted, it only hurts the whole. Those who have deep seated resentments may never get peace, especially if they have not pursued a complaint to its logical resolution. They can express their hatred and anger, but it will not bring about changes for good nor give them any satisfaction. For those who say that law enforcement officers are mostly bad, well, I can't buy what they are selling. The problem, it would seem is the complainer. I don't know how much it costs per hour on the couch to get relief.

This I agree with completely. The only time in my life I have seen an officer act in a completely unprofessional manner, was back when I was in high school. The highway patrolman who was a jerk, was publicly humiliated for his actions, and was fired. And in the 40 years since, I have not seen one act unprofessionally. Sure, I have read stories, but have not seen it personally. And I have worked with or around officers now for nearly 30 years, in several different careers.

 

[BE Mike]

This I agree with completely. The only time in my life I have seen an officer act in a completely unprofessional manner, was back when I was in high school. The highway patrolman who was a jerk, was publicly humiliated for his actions, and was fired. And in the 40 years since, I have not seen one act unprofessionally. Sure, I have read stories, but have not seen it personally. And I have worked with or around officers now for nearly 30 years, in several different careers.

They certainly are human, under a lot of pressure and have good and bad days. That's not making excuses for poor or criminal behavior. The bad apples need to be dealt with.