[Mike]

its also interesting that people posting both good and bad experiences with LEO's are mainly posting about automotive situations. we are a small community on this forum and most (dont want to make up any numbers) of us seem to be lucky enough to not need the police for anything more serious in life. i remember when i was younger and my house got broken into, it was very comforting having a policeman come over, clear the home and stay for over an hour while my parents were figuring out what was gone.

it was also a very good experience when my motorcycle got stolen, even in the middle of shift change they were able to send a RETURNING car, on the way in from their shift to my house so i could be on time to work (before i was in my current job, so no strings were pulled)

i don't wish these things, or anything worse involving criminals and their property or friends and family, but it would be interesting to see how quickly someones opinion changed when faced with a real dilemma other than some tickets and arrogant prick patrolman