Actually in my state the law exempts poloce and fire from minor violations when performing official functions and duties. Like going to a police call at the Target. None of what I described falls outside of that.
I know I’m not going to change your mind but you’ll notice I never mentioned going to get coffee or buying lunch or going to flirt with the checkout girl at the grocery store.
Firefighters get the same complaints when they drive the big fire truck to go buy their groceries, some people don’t understand why they bring the big truck just to go buy their groceries, when it’s because it makes no sense to get dispatched to a fire and have to drive back to the station to get your truck.
I would not be a ‘hater’, not at all, policing is a tough job.
In my life I have seen double standards and ‘professional courtesy’ in action, three times.
When I confronted the police in those situations I was threatened with violence, and or arrest.
Being threatened for doing what is right left a huge impression on me.
Just say’n.