MrOverlay
Regular Member
I was a KSP Trooper/Detective from 1975 to 1998 when I retired.
I read these forums almost every day, if not every other day. I know there are differences in big city/rural police work, but when did some police start becoming almost hostile to the citizens that they are sworn to serve?
I always considered myself a Peace Officer, not a Law Enforcement Officer. If I could solve a problem, I solved it. Sometimes that meant sending the parties to different areas with the promise of a swift trip to the county jail if I had to return. Most of the time it worked out. I know there are some areas that almost mandate an arrest (Domestic Violence) if a bare minimum of facts are present, but not all complaints require an arrest.
I think the militarization of police forces is a big mistake, and the "us and them mentality" can only lead to disaster.
I can't tell you how many warrants I have served by simply knocking on the door and telling "Bily Bob" he needed to come with me. I've even called some up on the phone and had them meet me at the courthouse.
I have racked my brain trying to pin point where Peace Officer changed to LEO and I can't pin point it.
What the heck happened, and when did it start?
Gary
I read these forums almost every day, if not every other day. I know there are differences in big city/rural police work, but when did some police start becoming almost hostile to the citizens that they are sworn to serve?
I always considered myself a Peace Officer, not a Law Enforcement Officer. If I could solve a problem, I solved it. Sometimes that meant sending the parties to different areas with the promise of a swift trip to the county jail if I had to return. Most of the time it worked out. I know there are some areas that almost mandate an arrest (Domestic Violence) if a bare minimum of facts are present, but not all complaints require an arrest.
I think the militarization of police forces is a big mistake, and the "us and them mentality" can only lead to disaster.
I can't tell you how many warrants I have served by simply knocking on the door and telling "Bily Bob" he needed to come with me. I've even called some up on the phone and had them meet me at the courthouse.
I have racked my brain trying to pin point where Peace Officer changed to LEO and I can't pin point it.
What the heck happened, and when did it start?
Gary
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