How do the Police cope when people are so stupid?

Question

Just been watching a programme on the work of a local UK Police force. In one case they where enforcing speed limits.

Talk about dumb stupidity from the public one woman didn't even know how fast she was going, and then complained she was a pensioner. One cop said that when they did this job in front of peoples houses they got pats on the back cake tea. Do the same thing on a motor way and its just criticism.

What do they want to go as fast as they want but everyone else stay at home.

Answer 1

It's like dealing with a relative you can't stand.  You just listen, and say "uh huh".  You can't take it personally.

Answer 2

In spite of what many people think because of what they see on TV and in the movies, it takes someone with a very good sense of humor to make it as a cop.  Believe me, not everyone is uptight and stiff-lipped; some of us were able to laugh our way through an entire career.

Answer 3

I know how the questioner feels!How do Police cope when they are trying to get some sense out  of Gordon Brown??!

Answer 4

I would imagine that many other professions think of the rest of society as stupid (ie mechanics thinking folks who don't look after their car correctly) its not just cops who deal with the ignorant.

As a cop I realize that the fcukwits I deal with on the street (or occasionally here on YA) aren't representative of wider society.

So to as how I cope-I have a lot of good stories for my non-cop friends.

Answer 5

You have to give the police credit.  I couldn't do their job.  After the 5th person, I'd probably start hiding so I wouldn't have to deal with them.  The whining, begging, pleading.....It does make sense why some police have a bad attitude.  They do have to deal with a lot of c**p.

Answer 6

get arrested asking stupid questions.i do not know

Answer 7

everyone trys to talk there way out of a speeding ticket

Answer 8

well i do look at both side,of your question,first of all people are not supid, its unfair to say this the police do a great job, but not becaues other are supid, becaues police are highly trained, and know there job, so don;t call people are supid, that will get you in trouble,

Answer 9

Hooked on phonics could work for you.

Answer 10

You learn quickly that most people you deal with aren't necessarily dumb, they just have no clue about how things are in the real world. They live with their heads in the clouds and rarely peek down from their perch. But then again, there are some real gems that make you wish you could toss some bleach into the gene pool.

Answer 11

Trying to talk your way out of a speeding ticket is not being stupid, it is a common sense thing to do

Answer 12

I am wondering that myself, when you see so many stupid question and answers from the anti-police brigade that is on this site.Like the asker above and below this question

Answer 13

You just keep a straight face and be polite ... and come up with good comebacks to their stupid excuses/comments (ones that won't get you in trouble with your FTO or supervisor).

For instance a guy I work with pulled over someone from Kansas before for some minor traffic violation. They proceeded to explain to him that that was not the way it was in Kansas.  To which he replied, "Well sir, you're not in Kansas anymore".

Answer 14

I find the British population selfish, unreasoning and dishonest in the main.  There are, of course, exceptions.