I had to run in's with the local PD these last two days..
On both occasions... These guys were the best.
Two nights ago in a local store.. The cop was on break and buying a coffee at the local 7-11. Asked a question if he would sign off on my fix-it ticket - though I was not in the 911 at the time - He told me that LAPD cannot sign off on them... He said he wish he could.. Very nice... I dunno.. I'm sure I must have been a threat, with my long hair and beard...
Last night... Cop at the local "healthy" fast food Mex place... I was walking behind him as he was leaving... He held the door for me! The horror!!! My car was beyond his, so as we walked to our cars - I was still behind him - he obviously was really threatened..
He could care less... I mentioned that my car was next to his and that he was more than welcome to go ahead and get in first.. Man! I thought he was going to shoot me! NOT! He said "Thanks, not in a rush".. I said the same thing... As he got in and left, he said "Have a good night, man"..
I wished him the same.
Not sure what the whole problem with "POPO" thing is... I am the epitome of a stereotype and still. I never get hassled.