[Fom]

Originally posted by DamonJ
I agree that it is wrong to be stereotyped, and I also agree that the manner police use sometimes is atrocious. However, just think how many situations they have been correct in when they have stereotypically searched and found a weapon or alcohol, it saves a knife being in safe hands that in someone's stomach. I agree that the stereotype of teenagers is wrong, but put yourselves in the shoes of the Police officers, they want to keep the community safe, so spontaneously searching someone may save a person's life in the long run.

Very good point. I agree with that 100%

[catwoman54]

Some policemen/ women are as bad as thug's hiding behind there uniform's.I'm 53 year's old and work in a shop when it's closing time i have to carry 2 heavy sign's into the shop it's only ever been teenagers who have helped me.

[bananarama]

Originally posted by catwoman54
Some policemen/ women are as bad as thug's hiding behind there uniform's.I'm 53 year's old and work in a shop when it's closing time i have to carry 2 heavy sign's into the shop it's only ever been teenagers who have helped me.

Indeed. It's not so much the stop and search but the manner and attitude it is done with.....

As far as stereotyping is concerned. If that happens blame the unruly teenagers for giving all teenagers a bad name....

Sadly be it good cop or bad cop these days there are so many potentially dangerouse youngsters that stop and search is needed in order to save lives.

I can understand the frustration of law abiding teenagers when stopped by police who are intimidating instead of just doing a friendly security check..

[andyman]

National service!!!