[lightningrod]

Talk about an identity problem points straight to the Peace Officer. He was not in uniform but was wearing a "bib". Police wear bibs?

If an officer wants respect he should wear a uniform, a hat, and a badge. There are many peace officers strolling around in POLICE t-shirts (which you can buy at any flea market), shorts, and tennis shoes. The victim probably had no idea he was being harrassed by a "real cop".

The trash collectors in many towns dress more proffesional than the police.

[toddst]

There are many peace officers strolling around in POLICE t-shirts (which you can buy at any flea market), shorts, and tennis shoes. The victim probably had no idea he was being harrassed by a "real cop".

I doubt the police uniform or lack thereof was the problem in this incident. All this man had to do was provide ID to the officer and do nothing threatening.

And what department are you referring to with all the comments about they dressing badly? You sound very critical of police officers in general.