How does police presence make you feel?

[Solver]

Usually indifferent or good. It's generally nice to see them patrolling streets sometimes, as that's what they are supposed to do - especially in the old city, the tourist-heavy areas, etc. I do also rather trust that most people who succesfully graduate the academy and become uniformed officers genuinely want to help people.

[Japher]

When I was in college there were a bunch of really fat dudes that were cops, Davis wasn't exactly "bad". There was also this really hot chick, but she had one of them attitudes that she had to prove herself because she was a hot chick. There was also a midget, who was really kewl, and was actually a really good fighter. No one messed with the midget, but the hot chick was messed with a lot. She eventually moved to Reno.

[JohnT]

Did the midget move to Finland?

[rah]

During my college days, I would be nervous

But now, It doesn't bother me, especially since they usually call me "sir".

I still dislike it when they're following me when I'm driving.

[Solver]

I still dislike it when they're following me when I'm driving.

Guilty conscience ?

[Japher]

They're checking your plates Ming... meaning that you are driving a nicer car than they think you can afford.

[rah]

Most people I know feel guilty when police drive behind them, regardless if they've done anything wrong. Hmmm maybe that's why that guy turned into a runner.

[JohnT]

Originally posted by Japher
They're checking your plates Ming... meaning that you are driving a nicer car than they think you can afford.

When did Ming post here?

[Japher]

I meant rah... all I saw was the red "staff" button.

[Seeker]

Well it depends....police on bikes and horses make me smile. It's kinda cute.

Riot gear and automatic weapons kinda make me nervous.

Where is the option for "slightly nervous(korean full riot squad) to scared ****less(one single US state trooper who just read your anti-war bumper sticker)' in your poll?

After all I don't dislike them, somebodies gotta do it, but all the same a dozen yelling heavily armed 20 somethings tells me to be really really careful and maybe time to quietly melt into the backgroud.

[Q Classic]

It depends on the reason for their presence.

For instance, at an Airport, I feel like it's a show of force, all sound and fury with no significance.

At an outdoor event, if it's not too excessive, I appreciate it, in order to keep order--too much, and it starts feeling like Big Brother.

[Solly]

In Britain, safer.

In foreign countries, less safe. They are all hotheads on the continent.

[Asher]

Originally posted by rah
But now, It doesn't bother me, especially since they usually call me "sir".

I've always been called "Sir" by the cops in Canada.

[DanS]

It depends on the equipment they carry and how they carry it.

The Capitol Police have started to carry automatic rifles, which I dislike. It has been very atypical in the US for police to display such firepower. They only flash automatic rifles in other countries, not the US, right?

On the other hand, there are secret service snipers that go around this city to protect government officials. They try to keep their equipment out of sight, and I don't mind them doing their thing at all, even though I can guess (and hope) they're carrying some powerful equipment.

Pistols don't bother me at all and generally I feel safer when police are around and armed with pistols.

[St Leo]

People with guns creep me out.