Do you feel safe if you are stopped by law enforcement?

Interesting topic. My opinion probably isn't as relevant as most because I stay in about a 1200 mile radius. But I feel that in sd, nd, mt, Id, ut,wy,ne, mn, wi, and ia, I personally would trust most highway patrol or police officers, after 2 years of being a trucker, I would probably only trust a small percentage of DOT officers. I feel that I'm treated like a criminal from start to finish, especially in south dakota

I had an arizona dps officer write me a legit ticket for parking next to a no parking sign. It was the only place for many miles to stop. I needed to check my race car. I thought I felt it moving and it came loose trip prior. I asked him what I was supposed to do. He said to keep moving till it was a legal spot. The car was not loose but because that was my concern he also wrote me for failure to secure cargo. He then told me what time he was off duty and he would be happy to meet me at grocery parking lot if i wanted to take swing.

My daughter in law might be 100 lbs. Officers pulled hand guns on her when she was with my son on a trip on I40 sanders scale.

I40 sanders scale dot officer said my infractions offended him on a personal level. He thought he should hand cuff me and teach to obey the law.

Local kid gets sideways with officers son. Officer catches him one nite hand cuffs him on video. Kid was bruised bad next day after he was outside the view of dash cam. After investigating the department found no wrong doing.

I had texas trooper ask to do walk around. He said lets go to back of trailer, west of katy on I 10, i turn around to see where he is. Hes climbing my truck to look in to see if I have passengers while holding his gun pointed towards me. He couldn't understand why i didn't appreciate it.

I have more but i think you might understand my misgivings. Equally offensive is the new spoken policy of being cited by an officer who then tells you that the ticket might not be correct but you can argue with the judge.

Lastly you get cited. Ticket is dismissed but you can't get rid of the csa points. Just isn't right.

I do not feel safe around most officers. Enforcement is getting more prevalent. It was the biggest reason my son said enough and left.

Art Pfluger

If you have any problems with the cop..Call up whatever department he..or shes with and talk to INTERNAL AFFAIRS..they will investigate your complaint..and the cop will not have a very good week or two while they are investigating..as for the ticket being tossed and kept on your CSA score..how many cops write you a bogus ticket.. knowing its going to get tossed.. and they know its going against your score...maybe its time to go to court again..this time in small claims court and sue the cop for trying to put you out of business or wasting your time and the courts time...by raising your CSA score and writing bogus tickets..
it used to be peace officers....then it was law enforcement officer...now its para military officer...well I JUST HAVE TO GIVE YOU A TICKET...sound familiar ? Well no you dont have to.. but you get your jollys off giving them out..

Ihave my concealed carry permit. I am never unarmed unless I am north of border Every interaction with law enforcement I notify them of such. I have always felt safe and the officer was always very polite and professional. I haven't been cited for any offense, however I did ask for clarification on a warning.