Glen Ellyn Police Department

I would generally like to think of myself as a law abiding citizen; however, I am known for having a bit of a lead foot. :)
That said, I have had two run-​ins with the Glen Ellyn Police Department. One has been positive, while the other was frankly obnoxious.
– Negative (Obnoxious) Experience –
A few months ago I was attending an all-​day Professional Development Workshop at the District 87 Office (directly next door to Glenbard West). I had parked on Crescent in front of Glenbard West for the duration of the workshop (7:30−2:30), and was surprised to come back at 2:30 to find THREE parking citations on my windshield, totalling $ 75.
Three. 3.
Three?! Seriously?! A bit overzealous, dontchathink?!
(Note that I had signed in with my vehicle information with the District and notified them that I was parked in front of West. I was also told that the Glen Ellyn Police Department was informed of our workshop, so I did not anticipate any parking issues.)
Two of the citations noted I had Glenbard Staff stickers on my vehicle (and even referenced the parking # assigned to me.) so clearly the officer was aware I was a District employee.
Flabbergasted, I contacted the District 87 Office, who resolved my tickets. Meanwhile, my stunned coworkers and boss shared that there is a GE police officer who is notorious for issuing frivolous parking citations. News to me, but apparently he’s infamous! (.erm? Not sure why his superiors haven’t stepped in.)
What a jerk.
This was obviously a 1-​star experience.
– Positive Experience –
Fast-​forward to two weeks ago. I was on my way to work and was pulled over for going a bit over the posted limit on St. Charles. (Sh!!ttt!)
Officer #37 (? I think) pulled me over and was actually very pleasant from the get-​go, asking me if I had any previous citations and telling me if I didn’t, he’d let me go with a warning. Of course I was truthful, and he kept his word, issuing me a written warning. The whole thing took about 8 – 10 minutes.
It’s not that I’m thankful I was «let off»; it’s the simple fact that I was treated kindly and respectfully. To be honest, I have NEVER had a positive interaction with a police officer until this point — not once in 18 years of driving! (My largest «crimes» have been enjoying slightly modded cars [read: legal tints and a fart can at worst]. And, like I said, slight speeding.)
So, thank you Officer #37. I appreciate that you treated me as a human being and NOT a ticket quota (nor an example), which you easily could have.

I have a wonderful relationship with the police.
The reason people give the police bad reviews is because people do things that are wrong.
Don’t try to get into trouble, and the police won’t harass you.
Leave the crime doing to the criminals!

Not a lot going on in the town so the parking tickets are ridiculous. You cannot even park outside of your own home without approving it first, yet they will not tell you that ahead of time (and do not have signs posted) and instead have a hay-​day writing tickets. Very unfortunate for such a lovely town.