@jump_spider If it was conducted in good faith, by a sympathetic officer concerned about the person, I wouldn't mind.
There's many examples of State using this kind of thing to suppress opposition people though, so that is to be wary of.
@jump_spider Oooh... Really, that's shocking. 😮
Are you in the US? I have found the ways of american officers different, much more tense and agressive, than other forces.
There are a lot of firearms in the country, and I think that's one reason for their weariness.
@jump_spider I saw a Toot pass by the other day talking about that -- how people who care are into service professions, delivering to many. Nurses, teachers, other professions were listed.
That was contrasted with the different nature and bent of people who went into security apparatus.
@design_RG
Yes, I'm in the US, and I agree that's a contributing factor to my weariness with cops.
They chose to be cops though. The safest place on their job is in the station. If they're so afraid, they should stay there or find a more noble profession.