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In reply to the discussion: “Oh, shit!” Philadelphia cop sucker punches woman celebrating Latino heritage (w-Video) [View all]glacierbay
(2,477 posts)When I joined the Dept., sure, I was somewhat badge heavy, but I had a very wise and levelheaded FTO who told me that treating citizens with respect would get me a hell of a lot further that being an asshole, and he was right, sure, during my career, I have been in fights, have used my asp, pepper spray, tazer, but only after the incident was escalated by the perp. I've had to draw my weapon numerous times, but I've never had to fire it yet.
I worked the Gang Unit for several years and because I was always respectful, I got a reputation for being fair but firm, and I was able to get alot of info from gang members whereas other cops couldn't because of their attitudes.
I agree that cops need to be held to a higher standard but your calling all cops cowards, that, IMO, is way over the top and you need to apologize to all the good cops out there who put on the uniform and badge day in and day out and risk their lives trying to make their communities a little bit better place to live.
Like I said, have a great life and next time you need a cop, we'll be there despite what you may think.
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