As you can see by some responses on this forum, officers are very frustrated and in constant defense mode. When one trys to make a difference by fighting against the scum of the city on a daily basis, it really becomes tiresome to have to fight against your cheif and the Mayor also. Believe me, I see what you are saying. The economy is bad right now and a lot of people are suffering. Perception tends to be reality. The average citizen that sees the officer get into a marked police car with shopping