Coming out of the closet.

[EL_Fairmont]

so we don't like members of the public calling us that.

Providing they do it with respect, shouldn't they be allowed to call you what they want ? (within boundaries of course) afterall, the public is the reason the officer has a job.

I promote RESPECT, POLITENESS AND COURTESY from BOTH sides. If a person gets pulled over and they treat the officer with respect, then I would expect the officer to treat them with respect as well. What I see time and time again is members of the police belittling people, talking to them as if they're retarded and intimidating them <- this **** ain't on in anyone's book.

Which brings me to pet peeves. Every copper (that I know) has a pet peeve offence.

Mate, I agree BUT If you catch a good copper on a bad day, odds are you're going to cop it no matter what.

Is it true there are quota's you have to meet ?