Thanks for the reply and I know there are good LEO's out there. Most of the ones I know are small (or smallish) town LE.
Its a tough job and I honestly want to trust those entrusted to protect and serve. Unfortunately, my travels over the last decade make me leary of cops.
As a side note, even though I am struggling with the way today's policing is manifesting itself, I step off the sideline. About a month ago I was headed into town early evening on a drizzly day. I see a kid, maybe 15-18 sitting on the side of the road, soaking wet in a tee shirt and jeans. I call in a welfare check and by the time I find a place to turn around my truck the local police had shown up. One was kneeling down at the same level as the kid with his hand on the kids shoulder. The other LEO was on the other side with something like a small blanket that he was giving to the kid. Admittedly I only had about 20 seconds but those two LOE's were treating this kid with respect and dignity. I write up a quick note and dropped it off with a LT at the station commending the two officers. He said he would look them up and get them the recognition they deserve.
A few days later a got a note from the Chief thanking me for the positive input.
Still struggling to see much good in a lot of the policing out there but dang, if I am going to point out bad policing I am also honor bound to point out the good. So for those of you that did or are doing good police work thanks....... for those of you that sit by and let others go unchecked because you arent duty bound to intervene...... sth
