Last summer I spent most of my time in shorts on a Polaris 4Wheeler. But I also let about a gagillion kids turn on the lights and talk on the PA and let the ladies check out my sculpted calves. Are those OK, as long as I'm still friendly?
That's good stuff, & I feel confident in saying you're one of the really good guys...............
But,
The above special times aside, what do you look like on a regular basis when you are on patrol or walking a beat, if you even do that?
From my POV, it's all about perception, & highly militarized PoPo's drive an US vs THEM syndrome.
Not saying there isn't a need /can't be, special units, but the non-special LEO's need to change their look, attitude & actions.
Obviously, lots of exceptions, here & there.
MM
