The Camaraderie the so-called "brotherhood" of the thin blue line and the notion that cops band together and protect their own, allowing for corruption, a double standard and a "rules don 't apply to us" mentality. Law enforcement is undoubtedly a unique profession and any outside don’t understand what it 's really like to spend a day in the life of a police officer. Working as a cop offers a sense of belonging and family that you won 't find in many other careers. When the chips are down, police really do band together to help their fellow officers. Helping others there truly is nothing like the feeling that you 've done something to make someone else 's life just a little better. True, if you encounter a police officer on the job, you 're
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Sometimes, it makes the news, like when a cop runs into a building to save a child, or when she puts herself in harm’s way to protect the innocent or defenseless. But those are the lives saved that we know about. In fact, there are countless others we will never know about, like the person who changed their driving habits because of a traffic ticket they got, the drunk driver who was taken off the road before he could crash into another vehicle, or the would-be robber that changed his mind simply because he saw a patrol car drive by. Even in the smallest things we do, police officers save lives every day, and there are few feelings as satisfying as knowing that fact. The Respect Though they 're often the heroes no one wants - it 's often said that everyone hates cops until they need one - the fact is that police officers still enjoy a measure of respect in their community. Regardless of their rank or status in their department, among their circles of friends, church groups or other community involvements they are often looked to as leaders and examples to be …show more content…
Not to mention the way kids look up to officers when they 're around. It 's a tremendous responsibility, and officers often need to be reminded of the high ethical standard they are held to, but it 's also quite nice to have a job for which people have such respect and appreciation. Also, there 's nothing like the way your own kids look at you with pride when they see you in uniform. There are a ton of reasons to be a police officer. Sure, you have the chance to earn a good salary, excellent retirement benefits, and great health insurance for you and your family. Then there 're those altruistic reasons that come with the job: public service, protecting your community and knowing that you 're making a difference for the people around you. The Responsibility A lot of people want a job that matters. We all have to work, but if we 're being honest, most of us want that work to mean something and make a difference. The incredible responsibility that comes with being a police officer - you have a duty to act at all times, whether on or off duty - is a reward in and of itself. It means that what we do makes a difference, and that 's a really great feeling, even if it feels like a heavy burden at
Sometimes, it makes the news, like when a cop runs into a building to save a child, or when she puts herself in harm’s way to protect the innocent or defenseless. But those are the lives saved that we know about. In fact, there are countless others we will never know about, like the person who changed their driving habits because of a traffic ticket they got, the drunk driver who was taken off the road before he could crash into another vehicle, or the would-be robber that changed his mind simply because he saw a patrol car drive by. Even in the smallest things we do, police officers save lives every day, and there are few feelings as satisfying as knowing that fact. The Respect Though they 're often the heroes no one wants - it 's often said that everyone hates cops until they need one - the fact is that police officers still enjoy a measure of respect in their community. Regardless of their rank or status in their department, among their circles of friends, church groups or other community involvements they are often looked to as leaders and examples to be …show more content…
Not to mention the way kids look up to officers when they 're around. It 's a tremendous responsibility, and officers often need to be reminded of the high ethical standard they are held to, but it 's also quite nice to have a job for which people have such respect and appreciation. Also, there 's nothing like the way your own kids look at you with pride when they see you in uniform. There are a ton of reasons to be a police officer. Sure, you have the chance to earn a good salary, excellent retirement benefits, and great health insurance for you and your family. Then there 're those altruistic reasons that come with the job: public service, protecting your community and knowing that you 're making a difference for the people around you. The Responsibility A lot of people want a job that matters. We all have to work, but if we 're being honest, most of us want that work to mean something and make a difference. The incredible responsibility that comes with being a police officer - you have a duty to act at all times, whether on or off duty - is a reward in and of itself. It means that what we do makes a difference, and that 's a really great feeling, even if it feels like a heavy burden at