I remember as a teen that sometimes I would come home from school and the entire house would be locked up and I wouldn't have a key. The only way in was through the side window into the garage. I'm sure it didn't look good seeing two feet sticking out of a window. If someone had called the police on me, I would have been nothing but polite and respectful and cooperative. I think the Prof should have thanked the policeman for doing his job. What if noone had come to check it out after it being called in. I'm sure there would have been some talk of racism for that also. Bottom line is the police have a very difficult job that is made worse by those who will not cooperate and are combative.

As for the President, he should have waited for all the details to come out before responding. I know it was his friend, but he is the President of the United States. Show some smarts. Now he has basically told millions of people that it is ok to act the way this man acted. Can't be good for the police.