Okay I hear everyone talking about the police in Egypt. Can someone advise me what to do if you are in trouble and need a policeman? Will they help you? How can you call them? Do you have to give them bakshish *tips* to get help from them?
How can you tell the difference in a soldier and a policeman? Will both help you if there is trouble?
The general thing I hear is that the police in Cairo are currupt; however, I'm hoping this is exaggerated, but, recently I was taking a guest and friend of mine to the Pyramids and these guys tried to trick us into paying 550 for the buggy ride instead of the 50 pound fee that was reasonable. I went to a policeman nearby to report these guys and the policeman tried to convince me too that the real fee was 550, and I know not all the fingers the same. I told the policeman he was haramy *a thief,* and he was.
What are some of your experiences with police, good and bad, and what should we expect?
Can someone explain the tourist police?