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by Vesper on March 14th, 2007

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What do you think about cops? Do you like them?

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  • by Nice on March 15th, 2007

    Nice

    To be honest, I dont trust them and think they're arrogant.

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  • by twiggystix on March 15th, 2007

    twiggystix

    Cops R Tops

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  • by Rescuer Treesaw on March 15th, 2007

    Rescuer Treesaw

    Most of the cops in my city are useless!! My car was broke into and they told me that I needed to look for the guy! My bank had good pictures of him, the cops said "what do you want us to do?" The only thing they are good at is bar closing patroling.

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  • by AntigoneRising on March 14th, 2007

    AntigoneRising

    In general, I like cops. We'd be in one heck of a state if they didn't exist. I do have problems with some individual cops, though.

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  • by Anonymous on March 15th, 2007

    Anonymous

    How do i respond to this question?

    Being a police officer for 41 years, there is not much i have not experienced. drownings, dead bodies, raped children, raped mothers and daughters, too many homocides to print, at least 10,000 traffic accidents investigated, 5,000 home burglaries, 7,000 business burglaries, prostitution, and the incidents are endless.

    During my 41 professional police officer career, i have discovered the following: during the first five years as a police officer, most men and women are "hot dog" cops. they run hot, in order to prove themselves and to make a good showing to the supervisors. as officers age, they tend to mellow out. this comes from experience.

    Most officers have conflicts with the public, during those "hot dog" years. i would only hope these officers kept well within their boundry of the oath to protect the public.

    Most fellow officers i work with today, are professional people. most are well educated and have degrees. that is a requirement of our department. a degree can work for you or against you, in police work.

    I do not believe the majority of police officers intentionally mistreat or disrespect the public. we raised our hand and took an oath to protect and serve each citizen equally and fairly.

    I ask this of you, please do not judge all officers, by the actions of a few. some people should never have been police officers in the beginning. we all know this. every company has a bad apple, it just happens.

    The day i wake up and feel that i am not protecting the people of Nashville in a safe and honorable manner, is the day i will resign.

    Again, pls do not judge all police officers, by the actions of a few.

    We are dedicated people.

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  • by kat tarrin-AYPWIP on March 15th, 2007

    kat tarrin-AYPWIP

    i havent liked cops for about 10 years and i have no intention of changing that. cops are always were they should not be and never were they should be.

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  • by smart9426 on March 15th, 2007

    smart9426

    I think they would catch more criminals if they put the same amount of effort that they do in chasing traffic offences

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  • by Jade on March 15th, 2007

    Jade

    Yes, I like most cops. They have a tough, dangerous job and most of them do it well. However, there are those who have no business having that kind of power over people.

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  • by Vesper on March 15th, 2007

    Vesper

    I like them in general but I think that many of them are corrupt and power hungry--thats why they want to be in a position of power

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  • by Patti jo on March 14th, 2007

    Patti jo

    Sure do - They have a hard job to do sometimes and they never know what might happen and I respect them alot

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  • by Possum on November 29th, 2007

    Possum

    There are good ones and bad ones. Good forces and bad forces.

    But as they said back in the 60's-70's, "Next time you're in trouble try calling a hippie!"

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  • by wander-er-er the vulcanologist on November 29th, 2007

    wander-er-er the vulcanologist

    For the most part, I really like police. I am not too happy with the guy that pulled me over for doing 17 in a 15 (I mean, really, is a radar gun THAT good??). My cousin is a policeman, and he's... special... so I do worry that there are more out there like him. :-)

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  • by Leorog on November 29th, 2007

    Leorog

    i think they just are doing their jobs.....like traffic offences and tickets...i admire them and respect them

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  • by Cyndi Ninja on November 29th, 2007

    Cyndi Ninja

    In general yes, they are the one's who put their life on the line to save my ass. There are a few who are complete asses, but you will find those in almost any profession (it's just that few can screw with you like cops).

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  • by jimy on November 29th, 2007

    jimy

    some are good but most are on a power trip

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  • by starnite on March 15th, 2007

    starnite

    I like the cops. They keep away the bad guys. Just think, there would be serial killers all over and criminals if we didn't have cops. Many people look at them as negative but they aren't because they keep your city safe.

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  • by unknown on March 15th, 2007

    unknown

    I have never had a beef with cops in general. For the most part they have done an adequate job. Except for my recent traffic ticket and an incident in 1987; they have been polite and efficient when I have had need to call on them, or was in a traffic related incident. Where I live the cops are notoriously corrupt; but, I have not been personally affected by it except in the before mentioned situations. Even in cases of massive corruption like the Bridge Police in New Orleans and Baton Rouge City Police and the rapist cop in Lafayette, the over all performance of the police has been sufficient for most people. Only the people who were directly affected by their actions suffered from their corruption. That is why it took so long to fix the situation. Most people had no idea what the objects of the corruption were subjected to.

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  • by CoachMJ on March 15th, 2007

    CoachMJ

    My great grandfather, two cousins, and a cousin in law are all on the force (Grandfather has long since passed away). I think they are absolutely necessary!

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  • by nevets - badgicide on March 15th, 2007

    nevets - badgicide

    For the most part, yes.
    But there are exceptions.

    # http://www.sandmonkey.org/2006/10/30/the-eid-sexual-harassment-incident/

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  • by Universe Of Life on March 15th, 2007

    Universe Of Life

    Yes we need the police ... for sure

    but I do believe a corrupt cop is worse than a criminal ... and it seems there are more and more cases everyday here in Australia ...

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  • by justme32 loves the weekends on March 15th, 2007

    justme32 loves the weekends

    Yes I do like cops for the most part. There are some bad ones who take their positions and try to use them to be intimidating but the good ones are really good. I also dont think they are paid well enough.

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  • by Miss. Tandra on March 15th, 2007

    Miss. Tandra

    i like em they do a good job! (most of the time)


    oh and incase you cant see the caption to this picture it says-- "SO DOES THIS MEAN WE'RE ENGAGED?" (the guys is saying this)

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  • by Valparaiso on March 15th, 2007

    Valparaiso

    The only time the Cops ever bothered me was when my car was leaking gas. In which case I'm glad they did.

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  • by American idle on March 15th, 2007

    American idle

    There's good, then there are useless, then there are corrupt. Just like aywhere else that there is "power over the people".

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  • by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 15th, 2007

    singwell-is off researching a lot

    I haven't had any negative dealings with police ( I like to use the polite term). I have testified on behalf of a policewoman who I saw assaulted by a young punk. He had been caught several times before for car stealing...and between the incident and the trial, he was caught three times more...in the end they had to let him go because he was crying harrassment...why do they have to put up with that rubbish? No wonder some turn bad. They don't get support from the community or the judiciary.

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  • by wobalome on March 15th, 2007

    wobalome

    Cops are great. If there were none what would happen. They do a good job in difficult circumstances. Priority is important.If your granny was raped and they were busy looking for the bloke that broke into a car when they knew the likelyhood of finding him was slim then what is the right thing to do

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  • by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on March 15th, 2007

    Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger

    I have a few friends in law enforcement. They all are good people. And they all know of 'bad cops'. They have told me stories about Internal Affairs showing up and officers not showing up to work anymore. I have also seen cops get drunk and pull out their guns in public, scares the hell out of everyone.

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  • by Knopper67 on March 15th, 2007

    Knopper67

    Yes of course. Only criminals hate them.

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  • by vinc3nt on March 15th, 2007

    vinc3nt

    Unfortunately, When I first began driving, I was ticketed far too often, because the police thought my sports car needed watching. This profiling process quickly taught me that these men did not understand the law and were very poor observers and in court one lied profusely. I received tickets for loud exhaust, squealing tires, crossing the centerline, changing lanes and incorrect windshield. I was a very dangerous character in their eyes. So I don't respect their unprofessional conduct. Some are good guys, but too many are just in the job for the ego and authority boost. It is a thankless job so it is difficult to find good officers.

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  • by Engeltje on March 14th, 2007

    Engeltje

    I have had only good experiences with cops and am glad that they are there when you need them. There should be more of them around to keep our communities safer.

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