[BLOC77]

I’m the same way, I avoid any contact. One of the problems is the age factor. In Oakland, four LEOs retire every month and they are replaced by young inexperiened kids. And you’re right, nothing will happen to Griffin. That poor dog. One minute playing frisbee, the next shot in the chest.

[Timber Rattler]

In Oakland, four LEOs retire every month and they are replaced by young inexperienced kids.

Or ex-military guys, who can't leave the "us-vs-them" attitude behind in Iraq or Afghanistan or wherever they served, and just can't adjust to "peace officer" work within civilian communities. That's the case around here where I live.

[jboot]

Age is definitelty a factor. I grew up out in the boondocks. Forty years ago there were always uniformed troopers on their rounds stopping by for coffee or to swap yarns with my grandad. They were always friendly and took the time to talk to me, even though I was just a kid. I grew up in awe of the man with a badge.

That was then and this is now.