Quote Originally Posted by Steely Glint View Post
Leaving aside the bizarre racism for just a moment, how exactly is being rude to potential violent people a smart move, and good policing?
A minority of people will not react in the desired way if you ask them something politely. That has got nothing to do with their race by the way, but everything with their personality. Being rude or polite isn't the way to deal with the public; being rude and polite in the right amount at the right time is important. If your standard setting is rude because people might give you trouble, you obviously are the problem.

What little experience I have had with people employed by the US government has given me the idea that ability to adapt to the situation you're dealing with, is way down the list of priorities when they hire people.