Does yahoo answers bridge a gap between police officers and the public?
I have a grudge against police officers, I will admit it. It deals with police being very unprofessional towards law obeying citizens to put it nicely. I also know considering the type of people police deal on a daily basis, and I understand why they are not too trusting of the public either. However every time I ask an law enforcement issue on yahoo answers, those with careers in law enforcement are kind polite and informative and it lessens the hard feelings I have against them. Yes I know this sounds like a loaded comment, this is however geared to those in law enforcement. Does yahoo answers lessen the divide between community and law enforcement and brings a better sense of community between the two in your opinion?
I have hard feelings due to a police officer in my home town leaving grip marks on brother’s neck for sitting on a side walk after dark. And then being told by the police we would be arrested next time we call about such a matter. That was wrong and injust. However, like I said, it is attitudes and perspective formed from what one deals with on a daily basis. Change this perspective and things turn for the better, which is always good.
That was for those who want to know.
I do not think this is a loaded question. I think it is a great question. As a police officer myself, I enjoy answering questions asked by those who really want an answer. I am not too worried by the "side" on which the asker takes.
I think the advice given by officers is easier to do while online, than on the street. I love helping people. I wish I could spend more time answering their questions on the street, and when I have the time, I do. My department needs more officers as it is, and what time I do have on the street, is very busy.
I believe, that if the asker asks the question in a respectful manner, no matter what they think of police, insight can be gained on both ends of the "two-way" street. I have been intrigued and impressed by some of the questions I have read and answered on this site. I have been stirred by the responses given by others, and the return response from the askers.
Most of the time, when I give an "smart" answer the asker deserves it.
I appreciate your honesty and willingness to ask a dificult question. I also appreciate the respectful manner in which you asked the question, as well.