Yeah,but it must be understood that particularly when dealing with males between 10 and 80 cops are at least a little bit nervous.That's true because no matter how respectable and "mellow" a particular guy might look the cop *cannot* be 100% sure that he won't suddenly go psycho on him.
In another thread on this subject I spoke of an encounter my sister,who was driving,had with a Virginia State Trooper a few years ago.My autistic nephew and I were passengers when we were pulled over on I-95.As the trooper approached I explained to Bill (who was 21 at the time and "built") that it was important for both of us to stay perfectly silent,perfect still and to have our hands in plain sight at all times.
We both did exactly that and after the trooper,who was professional and polite,gave my sister her ticket we were on our way.
Afterward I explained to Bill that I gave those "instructions" so that the cop wouldn't be afraid of us.I doubt that he fully understood.
That statement looks a little wrong, let me help.
Yeah,but it must be understood that particularly when dealing with males COPS between 10 and 80 cops CITIZENS are at least a little bit nervous. That's true because no matter how respectable and "mellow" a particular guy COP might look the cop CITIZEN *cannot* be 100% sure that he won't suddenly go psycho on him.
And that is of course true for everyone else too. How do you know the guy in line behind you at the bank isn't going to draw a weapon and start robbing the bank. Or maybe the mentally ill homeless guy who is muttering threats will decide to act on his delusions. Or maybe that shifty looking kid watching you is about to attack.
Is it OK to even pull out your firearm and start barking orders at the people around you? No, and anyone who did so would rightly be considered unfit to carry a firearm. Trained police officers need to be able to maintain discipline even if they are scared. We expect the members of our armed forces to do so, even in places way more dangerous than a hotel hallway. Anyone too scared to control their trigger finger in potentially dangerous situations has no business being a police officer.