It is unfortunate that most people feel that way about cops, but i do empathize with your comments...for I am a 12 year veteran. It is sad when our society has no faith, trust, or respect for our protectors in "blue".

Obviously, I am not perfect but at least i sleep well at nights knowing that i have done my job well and treated my fellow Americans (or Non-Americans) with my deepest and heartfelt respect. Please believe me when i say that not "ALL" cops are as bad as most people think. Most of my beat partners really care about people even if they have committed a crime. In our view, the people we arrest are not necessarily "bad" people, but made "bad" choices. Unfortunately, we have no choice but to take action and "action" really depends on a person's willigness to comply. This is when dipolmacy is the most important; however it doesn't work all the time, especially if he or she lacks rationality through intoxication.

As for cops and their families being immune from justice...this is certainly not true in all cases. I always tell my family (especially my sons) that if they ever got in trouble with the law they are not to call me to get them out of it. This may seem cold to some, but they should be accountable for their actions like everyone else.

In most counties, if you do have a grievance with a certain police officer it is recommended that you file a complaint with their Internal Affairs or the Police Commission. If nothing else works, then your local media could help in exposing it. Police Officers should never be above the law...Period!!

The way i see it...I dont serve my Sergeants...or my Lieutenants...or my Captain...or our Chief, Mayor, or President. I serve the American People...End of Story.