Something that is important to point out is not every officer has his own choice as to what kind of laws he enforces. The chief may get pressure from the mayor to bust more speeders, etc. Still, I think that police officers use prejudice when enforcing the laws. The seemingly aggressive push to target traffic violations is impossible not to see. I truely believe revenue is the only reason for such activity. While people may be able to curb some ridiculous tactics, when revenue comes into the picture, the politics get thick.
I also think they are extremely prejudice when it comes to listening. A young guy in a Mustang GT like myself will most likely be ignored and his account of the infraction, accident, or any other incident involving the police will be brushed aside. I have been on the receiving end of this, and quite frankly, it goes beyond making me angry.
I've had a few experiences with police (never more than a traffic violation). Some good, far more were handled very poorly. I see the common defense of police officers by people is that they know good cops personally. One of my best friends will be an officer in Mesa, AZ starting this summer. Is he good to me? Yep. Will he be good to people he doesn't know, I hate to say it, but I have extreme doubts.
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