I know this might not be the forum to present this issue, however, I take my case here to this public forum for all to review freely. My issue is the wrongful and unprofessional conduct of California Highway Patrol Officers.
No less than four of my friends whom officers have pulled over for speeding offences have characterized the officer’s treatment of them as rude, arrogant, obtuse, malicious and vindictive. One even stated that on a 1 to 10 scale of rudeness, his officer was a 12! This abusive behavior is reckless, disrespectful and ends up doing harm to the reputation and public perception of CHP officers.
I asked some local officers what they felt about CHP officers and they admitted that the CHP regularly abuses local citizens that are stopped on the highway. The CHP makes the local community police officers look bad. Unlike the CHP, the local officers have to deal with gangs and the CHPs attitude towards citizens only multiplies the danger to fellow officers.
I would encourage an internal review and admonishment to all CHP officers that such behavior is completely unnecessary, not condoned nor tolerated. The CHP can perform its difficult and stressful job without the need for harassment of taxpaying citizens.
I welcome your personal remarks regarding this matter.

