As a law enforcement officer I can tell you that MOST innocent people are NOT scared of the police......
I’m glad you qualified the statement with “most”.
I was interrogated one time in my life as a suspect - by Army CID back in 1968. A soldier had a radio stolen, and as I was in the area at the time I was a suspect. Yes, I was there -walking to the shower wearing nothing but a towel. I would be a bit difficult to hide the old style boom box under it.
I was ordered to report for interrogation at their office. The officers’ demeanor was extremely hostile, I believe it’s called “taking control of the interview”. I was ordered to remove my prescription sunglasses so they could watch my eyes. Unable to focus clearly without them I was asked why I didn’t look them in the eye when I talked! As carefully and as inoffensively as possibly I explained they were prescription and I needed them to see clearly. They continued to repeatedly inform me of the penalty for both larceny and lying to an officer.
Was I scared of them before I left? Darn right!
I can assure you that MOST interrogations do not happen like that... I guess your experience with a couple of over zealous CID agents in 1968 has given you the wrong impression about how MOST cops do their job..
In fact let me make you an offer... After my tour in Iraq, you are welcome to come visit me in Tallahassee and come on a “ride-a-long” with me. Or visit your local police department and go on ride-a-long, and ask to ride with a training officer if possible.. I suspect you will get a better impression about how things work in the real world..
FReegards,
David