Originally posted by t150vsuptpr
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That said, I thought I couched my stereotype with some room for error by saying both that it is a stereotype and that it "seems" that southern cops may_____. Let's face it, some stereotypes have some basis in fact.
Anyway, I've spent much time in the south and love the south and its generally good-natured, down-to-earth environment. It just SEEMS that some southern cops do have a different way of dealing with other cops. Its not what I'm used to. I don't "expect" courtesy and I don't recklessly go around violating laws because I have a badge. But I've stated my reasons above. The phrase short of a serious felony was made because there are varying degrees of felonies. For example, returning a rental vehicle late is a felony. It was just a phrase used so that I could make the point that I am not going to give passes on serious offenses. It didnt work. Oh well.
But these kinds locality differences do interest me and I strive to understand them. So maybe you can shed some light on this in a different way other than implying that southern cops have more respect for the law than northerners? I'd like to hear what you have to say.
The other thing that goes along with this is that police unions don't seem to be as tight in the south and, as such, pay/benefits don't seem to be as good, generally speaking that is. So I'm wondering if southern cops are just not as "tight" and loyal to one another as counterparts in the north? Or is it something else?
Let me say that I'm generally Independent/Republican these days and don't completely support the entire union agenda (especially teachers unions) but I believe them to be important in the public sector generally because of incompetent management. I also think they are very important in police work because of the unique nature of our jobs.
Thoughts?> By the way, I apologize if I offended you by my comment on southerners
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