And there is this quote from one of his sons:
Tuesday, March 14, 2000 Colorful magistrate, isle actor Frederick Titcomb dies By Lori Tighe Star-Bulletin James Titcomb said he got out of a few speeding tickets because of the respect police had for his father, Judge Frederick James Kealiimahiai Titcomb. So there might be some perks to having his son as a good friend.
Missed a paragraph break there. The last sentence - not is italics is me - not the article.
It means only the father was well-regarded by the police. It can mean that the cops KNOW the dad will deal his son, as likely as any other speculation. I’ve seen both, and usually the respect is based on the cop knowing the family, rather than fearing it.