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For those who only wish to complain, let me remind you that every day, Law Enforcement officers go out of their way to help some one, and individually, there are many who want to portray a good image of law enforcement.
Sadly, the press likes to focus only on the mistakes, but when someone decides to step up and be part of the solution in life rather than part of the problem, it is good to see the press at least noticing.
Is it really newsworthy that a cop is doing his job?
Sad state of affairs for America.
now when a cop goes beyond the call of duty its just doing his job? if we are going to recognize LEOs that commit atrocities in th eline of duty, then we must also recognize LEOs that do good in the line of duty as well. perhaps when we let the LEOs doing a good job know that we are watching, and that we approve, and give them some recognition, then perhaps cops will be less likely to get frustrated with the general public when we do stupid, and the LEOs may be less likely to take that frustration out on us. did you ever think of that?
now when a cop goes beyond the call of duty its just doing his job? if we are going to recognize LEOs that commit atrocities in th eline of duty, then we must also recognize LEOs that do good in the line of duty as well. perhaps when we let the LEOs doing a good job know that we are watching, and that we approve, and give them some recognition, then perhaps cops will be less likely to get frustrated with the general public when we do stupid, and the LEOs may be less likely to take that frustration out on us. did you ever think of that?
The public attitude toward police is well deserved.
If they don't want a negative perception, maybe they should protect and serve more often, so when it does happen it's not a miraculous feat of heroism, it's simply what's expected.
The public attitude toward police is well deserved.
If they don't want a negative perception, maybe they should protect and serve more often, so when it does happen it's not a miraculous feat of heroism, it's simply what's expected.
in other words you dont care about your fellow man in the least, good attitude. perhaps you dont get any recgonition at your job so you take it out on others. did we somehow start recruiting LEOs from a different race of beings? or is it that in your opinion once they become a LEO they are no longer human? did it ever occur to you that perhaps YOUR negative attitude is what causes your problem with LEOs?
At one time while in my late teens, I thought of joining the CHP. Not because I wanted any recognition or favor. I was merely impressed with how they would roll up to help disabled motorists. I have a cousin who is an LAPD Captain. Over a few decades, I witnessed several episodes of blatant disregard by wayward police officers, for the respect and dignity of South L.A. communities they supposedly were "protecting and serving". Did that tarnish my view of what law enforcement is supposed to be? Not one bit. However, I think I agree with Ecstatic Magnet's comment. Police are city employees who while deserving of respect for what they have chosen to risk their lives to do each day, are also public servants who are paid by the tax dollars of their communities. That to me, should be enough recognition and reward for a job well done by conscientious officers.
Blah, blah, blah.... "Barney Fife rescued a kittie from tree, therefor we need to turn a blind eye when Officer Psychopath brutally beats an innocent person to death because after all, they have a tough job".
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