Ed, I’m calling about “mean cop.” I too had a very unpleasant experience with a Hamilton Township officer some time ago when a simple question about a road closing was answered by abusive shouts while the partner looked on smirking. These boys with badges do more damage to public relations in 10 seconds than can probably ever be repaired. And they also make the work of the good guys so much more difficult when the public sees the police as the enemy. Officer Friendly they are not. They need a course in public relations. I was also bullied.

Cop Critic

The majority of officers are good people doing their best. A few give the rest a bad name, but try to keep it in perspective.—Ed. Note