What would you do if a civilian called you a racial slur or another derogatory term, while you were patrolling?

"From my experience, I have been called racial slurs and other derogatory terms like 'rent-a-cop' for instance. When people see a uniform but know that you are not a police officer, they sometimes like to push the envelope and see what they can get away with doing. I continue in my job and ignore them unless they become a safety threat."

"If someone were to be rude, I would ignore them. My job is to protect people, my clients' premises, and their belongings. It's not my job to care what other people think of me. Keeping my cool, and never internalizing a rude comment, is always the best choice."