[Robocop]

all right guys I have not been a member for long and I do not want to make any enemies as i need all the friends I can get.I do not know as much motor facts or tech. stuff as most of the members here but I do know cops.I have been a cop for 5 years and I patrol a very violent area.I will agree that there are some cops that give the honest ones a bad image but most are good people,at least in my area.I almost lost my license in my teens as I drove fast every time I could and paid many reckless driving tickets.I also hated cops as I blamed them for not allowing me to drive any way I wanted.I do not write many tickets and I always allow 20 mph over the limit before I will even stop a car.I know I will probably be flamed for saying but before anyone critisizes a cop they should walk in their shoes.I am a fairly decent cop and I have even allowed street racers to race while I watched on duty but it was in a safe environment and not a crowded street.Having said this I will say that I meet people everyday that hate me just because of the uniform and know nothing more of me.I have been shot at,stabbed,hit by a car,cursed at,spit on,and have to fight people,on a daily basis,that most would run from.I have held bloody children and pulled bodies from cars and yes even the best officers can be changed by these things but I hope it will not change me.I first changed my opinion of cops when I did a ride along with some local cops.I got a chance to see some of the crap they endured and the dangers they faced and this slowly changed my feelings.I do work with some guys that have a power trip are probably real cowards with out their uniform,but these guys are usually spotted pretty quick by their co-workers and are often avoided by honest police.I feel bad that some people live in towns where cops are too strict but there are ways to get along with cops.Try approaching cops more and just allow them in your conversations.They will probably like the fact that someone is talking to them with out being angry.Remember they are people also with the same problems and fears as many people have and usually enjoy being accepted.I get along well with most people but I do police work different than most cops.Anyway I hope that I have not offended any members as I will need much advice on my future stroker motor.If anyone needs any cop advice or other cop stuff just let me know.