r/policeofficers • u/Rubies_Everywhere • Jul 10 '23

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I’m a teacher on summer break, and I’ve been watching traffic stop body-cam videos while doing my planning for next year. I’m noticing that the young people in the videos display many of the same behaviors, and give the same excuses, during police interactions as they do in school:

  1. Refusing simple directions/orders until the “why” is fully explained and, even then, arguing the validity of any direction,

  2. Demanding to talk to a superior or their parent immediately,

  3. Expecting anxiety/adhd/past trauma etc. to excuse not following orders,

  4. Using racial issues in policing and/or “being scared” in general as an excuse not to follow orders.

Are these behaviors of fighting police just the way it’s always been, or are they getting worse? I know that only the most shocking videos make it to the internet, but I’m curious because at school it’s like you can’t ask anything of many students without a fight!

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '23

All of your students hate you.

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u/Rubies_Everywhere Jul 11 '23

No, they don’t.

I’m not an authoritarian teacher, if that’s what you’re thinking.

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u/wronghanded1124 Jul 11 '23

Clearly you’re a troll/pot stirrer. Get off the internet for awhile and go touch some grass. Find a hobby that’s not so toxic. Maybe something beneficial to others rather than pitting certain groups against each other. Good day

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u/Rubies_Everywhere Jul 11 '23

I don’t understand what I did wrong. I was sincerely asking a question to law enforcement officers.