I personally knew the previous Sheriff, have access to the current Sheriff, and know many police chiefs (and fire chiefs) throughout the county (as well as their bosses) and have great respect for their jobs and duties.

Is "COP" referred to as a Constable on Patrol in parts of Europe, elsewhere? Often times here we lump all law enforcement into the term "COP."

Years back, when we had our own police force they would set up at a MUP intersection and ticket cyclists not stopping at the stop signs. They could do hundreds a day (thousands on weekends) if they wanted to, as the intersections were residential side streets with very little automobile traffic. However, the more critical (IMO) intersections with heavy cross traffic were not patrolled and close to 100% of the automobiles crossing these intersections did not stop. So, I was ready to get involved, as the results of a bike/car crash at these faster speed roads would be much worse and have a greater chance of occurring than the low volume/low speed side streets. However, the electorate voted to replace the police with the Sheriff right about that time. The Sheriff seems to be much more reasonable and realistic in his approach to law enforcement. At the school it was a little different. They seem to be much more on guard. With all those high schoolers around and angry/agressive parents I can understand that.