First off,  for every power abusive cop, there are thousands of GOOD cops.  I have the utmost respect for the GOOD cops that really do put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve.  It is important to not only recognize there is difference between the two, but to acknowledge the differences so that we might correct them.  If left go, the abuse of power will be like malignant cancer cells that will destroy the Good cells.  Having said this, let me relate my own experience with a cop that has a major power ego issue.  I am over 55, white and have health issues.  Myself and another individual called the police with a disturbance complaint regarding another party.  They came to  my home (2 officers).  As we began to explain the situation, the one became very hostile to me. His exact words were “Are you raising your voice to me?”   The really scary part was when he put his hand on his holstered gun and took a step towards me and repeated his question.  Here we are two women in the daylight, in the driveway (me on oxygen) being threatened because he thought I was speaking to loud.  And just so you know, there was no cursing.  IF I HAD CONTINUED TO TALK LOUD, WOULD HE HAVE ARRESTED ME OR POSSIBLY SHOT ME BECAUSE HE PERCEIVED MY VOICE A DEADLY WEAPON AND CONSIDERED HIMSELF IN HARMS WAY????   My neighbor and I looked at each other, took a step back and quickly ended the discussion.  The other officer just stood there.  I don’t  like to consider the outcome of that encounter had I been a man, black and living in a lower income neighborhood.     White and black need to work together to cut this kind of cancer from law enforcement.  This is NOT a racial issue!  THIS IS AN ABUSE OF AUTHORITY ISSUE that will only continue to grow unless action is taken.