When I was a kid, a policeman was someone you looked up to and respected.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I always seemed to fall in love with policemen.
I was a policeman for 18 years.
I am my own policeman.
When he realized who he'd pulled over, the policeman shook his head in disbelief. He told me of all people I should know better. He gave me a real dressing down, but let me go.
I respect the police officers, but something you learn as a young black man in this country is that... life is a little bit different for you even though, on the surface, it seems to be the same.
I grew up in the hood, and I was raised to hate cops. But then, I started to realize that they're people, and they have lives, too.
When I was growing up and watching 'The Sweeney,' the notion of police officers being an inch away from the villains that they're chasing was commonplace.
I grew up to always respect authority and respect those in charge.
As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving others as well as those who appreciate the rule of law and honor it.
My own perception of cops was that they came into your neighborhood, they roughed up people that you loved for no reason and took them away. As a child you saw that.