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> the public is viewed as the enemy. Is that really true? Sure we see the extreme examples here in the UK media of some shooting, or extreme overreaction with

> the public is viewed as the enemy. Is that really true? Sure we see the extreme examples here in the UK media of some shooting, or extreme overreaction with a dozen cars for just one guy, but are they really representative of day to day policing? UK police are unarmed and a traffic stop normally little more than pretending to be polite with a polite but overly sarcastic guy in a hat, then maybe getting a ticket. If you decide to drive off the game changes a bit. Does an average Joe really think an innocent US traffic stop may turn out so bad?

cryoshon 8y ago
in driver's education they taught me to keep both hands visible at all times, ask for permission to get items from the glovebox, and to be aware that the cop has a hand on their gun at all times. this was 15 years ago, long before things got as bad as they are now. during a traffic stop or any other close encounter with the police, your life is at risk in america. ten times more so if you are black or look poor.