Almost Canadian

Interesting articles. I had no idea about this incident until I read these. It seems the RCMP aren't the only ones exercising "heavy handed" tactics.

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion...l-1666144.html

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/com...cle6062167.ece

Novocastrian

More than dentists and lawyers.

Less than nurses , teachers and polish plumbers.

Next question?

Tangram

More than lawyers ?

Tangram

Beat me by two minutes.

seaham gal

I feel that the police force, wherever it is , is made up of all sorts of personalities - good and bad.

My friends son, back in the UK, joined the Metropolitan Police force a few years ago, and really looked forward to being brought into any area where there was expected to be a disturbance for example - rival soccer teams clashing. He bragged about loving to 'Get in there and give them a good hiding'. He totally lost my respect.

On the other hand, my son-in-law is training at the moment to be a police officer here in B.C. and is totally the opposite - able to look after himself, but would go by the book as far as procedures are concerned.

Generally speaking, I do respect the police force, especially if they are honest and open about any questionable outcomes, but this openness seems to be a hit and miss affair.

ann m

I respect the police as an idea; a service that carries out necessary tasks on behalf of it's public.

I do not respect some police officers.

gryphea

Things not going too well in the marital bliss stakes then????



Assume you are not talking close to home!

ann m

Oh no - I hugely respect my one!!

willmore

I respect how intimidated one can feel when you pop into timmies for a coffee and its filled with police on a coffee break......

dboy

My old sergeant used to say, "Cops are no different than plumbers, some are good and some are bad"

Oink

If it says they are mounted, I want to see them on their horses, not riding around in bloody cars. And those red coats and silly hats are very camp.

Yoong

I appreciate and respect the VPD.We use their services at work when
needed.None of the nurses have negative experience from them,
they were professional, polite, caring and got the work done.

Yoong

mclauchlan35

I used to when I was younger, but I find many officers these days have no respect for the public so I tend to agree with Ann M (although I have a dislike for traffic cops here).

macadian

Might have something to do with the fact they are not employed to win a popularity contest. Behave yourself behind the wheel and you should not have a problem with them...just make sure if you do have dealings with them that you don't fail the 'attitude test'.......trust me, I was that Traffic Cop...

Souvenir

Quite. I have no problem with cops. Why would I?

I had no problem with the cop who asked to search me in the street. He said I didn't have to let him but I didn't see any reason not to let him.