A good policeman/policewoman is someone who ...
Un bon policier est quelqu un qui ...
carries out their duty with professionalism and honesty, protect people
does not discriminate, keeps community safe
does not set up speed traps, is reasonable, does not give lots of tickets
does their job, protects people
effectively enforces law without being overbearing, doesn't take advantage of their power
enforces the law well and in a just manner
enforces the law, protects the people, serves rather than antagonizes
enforces the laws
is daring and strict, arrests murderers
is fair, is helpful, seeks justice,
is fair, unbiased, treats people with respect, and doesn't abuse their power.
is firm but merciful, protects the innocent
is not a jerk, is not racist, does their job
is not corrupt
is not corrupt
is prepared, listens, remains calm
is understanding but firm
makes good judgement calls with regard to the law. he/she must always keep the best interest of the law in mind at all times.
protects the citizens and punishes criminals.
Protects the general public.
protects the people without going on power trips, eminates calm
protects the safety of citizens through careful work and not fear.
protects the safety of the citizens
respects and protects citizens, establishes order
respects every citizen's right to freedom and safety
stays alert, is respectful, stays neutral
reflechit avant d'agir
a le sens du devoir
arrête les méchants
connait ses responsabilités
est au service des gens, n'abuse pas de ses pouvoirs a des fins personelles
est juste, sait réfléchir
fait respecter l'ordre sans jamais abuser de ses pouvoirs
fait son boulot
fait son travail
introuvable
n'abuse pas de ses droits, ne fait pas de discrimination
n'est pas alcoolique
n'est pas zélé
n'obeit pas aux ordres sans réfléchir
n'use pas de son statut
ne boit pas et ne controle pas les citoyens en utilisant des prétextes fallacieux
ne fait pas de bavures
ne juge pas les gens quels qu'ils soient.
ne m'arrête pas
ne s'en prend pas injustement a autrui
nous aide quand on en a besoin
qui applique la loi tout en s'achant s'adapter aux situations.
réfléchit avant d'agir
respecte
s'occupe des bonnes personnes
veille à la sécurité de tous
Discussion
I thought that the responses in this category were, on the whole, similar between the two countries. However, I noticed that on the French side, a couple of people said that a good officer does not drink or drink too much. I agree, but it never occurred to me to say. Is there a problem with drinking on the job in France? Is it a stereotype that police officers are alchoholics? Was there a specific incident that prompted this idea?
L'alcool est une réalité dans de nombreux cas, cependant ça reste un cliché, tous les policiers ne sont pas alcoliques (enfin je l'espere!!)
The French and American responses for this category had many similarities, such as wanting police to not be corrupt and to aide all in need with honesty. However, many of the American responses were specific things that they didnt want police to do to them. Do you think this has to with the fact that American police are more powerful? Do people in France generally have less personal contact with police?
The French and American responses for this category had many similarities, such as wanting police to not be corrupt and to aide all in need with honesty. However, many of the American responses were specific things that they didnt want police to do to them. Do you think this has to with the fact that American police are more powerful? Do people in France generally have less personal contact with police?