My PTSD sets off my nerves when I see a lot of things. Police officers are not generally one of them - unless the registration on my car is expired or something like that. I've known several, all good men and women who are underpaid and under appreciated who do the best they can within the limitations they are given.

Remember, the criminals don't have to follow the rules, but the cops do every time there's a confrontation between the two. There are a few officers that don't, I know, but the perception is that there are more bad cops out there because, let's face it, good cops doing their jobs correctly and ethically every day are not newsworthy.

I have to admit that because of my PTSD, one of my worst triggers is being accused of something I didn't do as I was beaten as a child for reasons I still don't understand. Even though I am not in the habit of breaking the law, I can only imagine what it would be like to be arrested and then being handcuffed by a stranger no matter if he/she is a good cop or not. I shudder to think how I would react if that happened. All I can say for sure is it would not end well for me because I don't think I could keep from completely freaking out. Trust me, it's not pretty when I freak out.

And, even though this is not necessarily relevant to this thread, I have to say....the families of police officers deserve our respect and admiration. Every time an officer leaves his/her home, they may never return alive.

WW