I've never had an awkward encounter with cops, bc my dad is a cop, and pretty high up in the pecking order, so they generally are pretty nice to me. But, in middle school, my mom and dad came with me to school to meet with some teachers, bc of some issues I had with bullies. My dad was going to work right after the meeting, so he was all suited up. The first bell rings, and we finish the meeting. I walk out, with my dad right behind me. Everyone was in the hallway. Needless to say, I didn't get bullied ever again