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Originally Posted by Armistead
I think the problem is, those with authority often tend to think they're above authority.
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Well, then I had to be a rare exception. I was even afraid to get a speeding ticket because of what it meant to my career if some other police officer decided to write me one. I also felt, and was taught by my seniors on our department, that we had to watch our driving and behavior because it was up to us to set the example. I
was taught that because we are police officers, we're always scrutinized by the tax paying public, not to mention the sanctimonious and/or vindictive ones who might have known someone (friend, relative or themselves) who had been ticketed or arrested.
Sincerely, I was always careful to make sure I did not use my authority for revenge, personal benefit or to lord it over the public. I knew a lot of officers like me, and I knew a few who were the opposite. Most of those opposites are no longer in the law enforcement community.