Respect.

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My. Authoritah!

Watts did not show any professional courtesy; rather, with gun drawn, she screamed at Lopez, handcuffed him and tossed him in the back of her squad car. He was later charged with dangerous driving.

But the story does not end there. Many officers are critical of Watts, saying once she realized Lopez was a cop, she should have showed him some respect.

I have some experience with professional courtesy. In the food service industry, if you're an under-aged server or kitchen employee, you can usually get a couple of drinks at a competitor's lounge, provided the bartender knows who you are and you don't act a fool.

Not acting a fool is the important part. Officer Lopez was definitely acting a fool.

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