Harassment

[Bass Babe]

One could say I've been hassled by cops before, although not while fishing. I was followed down a back road and cornered by a police car. But -- the officer asked, "Is everything okay? The Jehovah's Witness Hall isn't open this time of night, and I noticed you have a man in your passenger seat." Now, how nice is that? I was lost, took a random turn, and here was this guy, making sure I wasn't getting carjacked and raped or something. Even if some police officers or state troopers have crap attitudes, it makes me feel secure to know that when the chips are down, they'll save my butt, no matter if they're jerks or not. And plus, everybody has bad days, and I'm sure cops do, too. Who knows, maybe you're the first person he's spoken with since he got spit on, since he discovered a dead body, or since someone insulted his mother.

[snake slinger]

swimmer what you said is great but i use to work 2nd shift and got stoped on a regular basis for no reason.i got stop one nite and the cop told me my plate lite was out when it wasent when i wanted to get out of the car and look at it he wouldnt let me.

[kayaman]

no where did I say I was not nice to the cop..... my father was a cop and I always treat them with respect..... the first cop I mentioned that had an attitude confronted me in a manner that was not one that any of you would have liked... I did not talk back to him, answered all his questions and said that I understood that he was doing his job. he seemed quite surprised at how nice and agreeable I was... he might not be so surprised if he were to approach with a better attitude. I know people get jaded.... but it is no excuse. the reason it bugs me is as someone else noted... we are the eyes and ears for them when we are out there.... as stated I grew up here and know the chief, luetenant(sp?) and sargeant as I went to school with them. it's not as if I am a stranger in town.