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Originally posted by island911
So anyways, consider how it sounds when someone says "cops often power-trip" . .. and your response is "yeah but, we have a tough job. . .. you should see how tough." It's like you are justifing bad behavior with "it's a tough job."
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Island, I will never discount the fact that some cops allow the power to go to their heads, at least initially. It is the job of us supervisor, and the veteran cops, to keep them in check. That does not negate the fact that the public has the ability to formally file a complaint if they feel that the service provided was less than satisfactory. In the "old" days, those complaints were not given much weight. However, we give them considerable weight. If I had an officer working for me and several complaints were filed regarding discourtesy, I would correct the behavior of the cops through mandated training, written reprimands, and possibly suspension without pay. We serve the public and must remain diligent in fostering that relationship. The only way police can effectively do the job is through the coorperation and support of the public.
I am off my soapbox......David