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The only time I'm nervous around police is when I'm driving. Even then, it's only if they're definitely specifically following me or if they pulled out after I passed and I'm the only one on the road. Not a good feeling, even though I rarely speed. The anticipation of a ticket is what gives you that queasy feeling in your stomach.
I don't dislike police, in fact quite the opposite. When I'm around one in person, or see one patrolling the streets, I generally feel safe. Although I've never personally thanked a police(wo)man for what they do, I feel that that comes across because I treat them with the respect they deserve. Always "Sir" and "Ma'am", even if it's just in the supermarket, because if they are in uniform, that means they're working to protect us and should always be respected. These people put their lives on the line on a daily basis, and are most definitely not getting rich for it, to protect us.
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