It's easier to hate the cops than become one

[cynatnite]

33. You're funny...

Who said you had to become a cop in order to change the culture of it?

I have family members who are cops. They are as progressive as they come. They've seen horrible violence and have dealt with criminals that would rather kill them. They deal with the society when it's at it's worse. I don't care who you are, it changes you on a level that very few will understand. My cousin thought he'd see less of it when he got promoted. He went to homicide thinking he wouldn't see the other garbage. Instead, he had to investigate some very violent and tragic crimes. People have to understand that right or wrong the job will change you on the inside in ways I don't think most understands.

When you work in a job where many people either hate you or are afraid of you and you deal with society at it's worst, what kind of person do you think you are going to be on the other side of that?

Also, another cousin took his retirement early. His home life was a wreck because he didn't know how not to bring it home. He bought my Grandpa's business when he retired and has never been happier.

I have never seen a DUer talk about this aspect of being a cop.