Same here. We would have cops show up to help with dis-orderly old people and for the most part they would allow us to handle it unless it got out of hand. They would speak to the person calmly if they got there first and I have never seen them get out of hand with one.
Old Timer cops knew respect. A lot were brought up in stable homes and many were Korean or Vietnam era vets so it took a lot to get them flustered.
Our cops tend to be younger. 30s, I would say. I like most of them, though there is ONE who is a jerk. RME There is always one isn’t there?