Original sentence: It is generally perceived that ticket inspectors do a difficult job, while maintaining the safety of the travelling public.Recent Metlink surveys suggest that the public's attitude towards ticket inspectors (Authorised Officers) is that of appreciation.The survey also showed that when people had been annoyed at being reported for fare evasion, they often exaggerated details, and made unfounded complaints.Ticket Inspectors are often targets of the media, as a result of incidents in which tram users have allegedly been forcibly mistreated