I was drawn to the perspective in Left-Realist Criminology that recommended that the police work for the community they serve and should not be looked at as the oppressors. That is a very progressive way of thinking that can be implemented in 2017. Being a police officer and having numerous opportunities to speak with children. It is sometimes disheartening to hear them talk about their perspectives of the police officers as being the people who will take them to jail or issue them a speeding ticket. They do not see the law enforcement officer as being servants of the community. Our job initially, is to protect and serve. These days there is a lot of negativity surrounding the police. However, it is our duty to change that perspective with
