After years of police work, officers often can't help but be influenced by the cynicism they feel.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Not only are police officers often taken for granted, many people are highly vocal about their dislike for cops.
People view the police not as allies, but as antagonists, and think of them not with respect or gratitude, but with suspicion and distrust.
I think people really don't like cops so much; they're kind of rude to them or treat them like they can't see them.
We watch so many TV shows and movies about jaded or corrupt policemen, we forget people join the police force to do good, and they really care about that.
When you have police officers who abuse citizens, you erode public confidence in law enforcement. That makes the job of good police officers unsafe.
Most cops are not looking for understanding. They work in a world filled with a sense - real or imagined - of danger lurking around each corner and every hallway. Most cops are merely looking for respect.
Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.
I myself have been scrutinized by militarized police, but I know officers who actually handle themselves in a certain way that makes me feel safe.
We know that in tough times, cynicism is just another way to give up, and in the military, we consider cynicism or giving up simply as forms of cowardice.
No matter how bad any situation, cynicism has no positive impact. Watching the news, you might notice that cynicism and victimhood often seem to go hand-in-hand, but not for veterans.