Just like to ask a question if anyone cares to respond.
What reasons do some people have in wanting to become a cop?
What reasons do some people have in wanting to become a cop?
Becoming a cop
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I think for some it is to help others and for others it is something thier father or uncle may have done and they decide to follow the same path. Some just like to be able to carry a gun and feel superior to others and to be part of this police gang (community). I have watched real police shows and it does make it so they are more heartless towards peoples needs at times, they start to view everyone as bad people when they call for help and they act tough, I think it does start to get to them after awhile and they get to feeling the only ones they can communicate with or relate to is other police officers. For some officers though they were always like this, wanting to portray the tougher image. Some do it because they feel they want to be respected by all, now is it really respect of fear of the man in blue? I respect the unjudgemental officers who are not in it to control or manipulate other people and sincerely want to make this world a better place. Even with cops you get the whole personalities of them some are good some are bad just like everyone else. To me they are no different they are still people just doing a job. I would still judge them by thier character and nothing else.
Cops rock!
IMHO, being a cop is a high honour. In general I think cops are underappreciated and seen as villains too often. They have a tough job and for the most part it's a job that is done well.
Most police forces have the motto "To serve and to protect". I think that's a fair summation of why someone would become a cop; some people feel a need to contribute directly to society by serving the public interest and protecting the rights of individuals by upholding the law.
IMHO, being a cop is a high honour. In general I think cops are underappreciated and seen as villains too often. They have a tough job and for the most part it's a job that is done well.
Most police forces have the motto "To serve and to protect". I think that's a fair summation of why someone would become a cop; some people feel a need to contribute directly to society by serving the public interest and protecting the rights of individuals by upholding the law.
Man, have you seen some of the a**holes that the cops have to deal with on a regular basis. I can't say I blame them for not being sensitive to everyone's needs all the times.
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Funny how the same can be said of many in government/politics, yet they get lambasted by the public...xarir said:
Money : 60,000+ (I'm guessing ... greater amounts with extra work ... such as security)
Educational Requirements : No higher levels of education required. No certification or apprenticeship. Testing is done for critical thinking.
Risk of Danger : Appeals to some ... though the guy holding desk or detective jobs don't have too much to worry about ... unless you are in a 'Terminator' movie.
Sense of Power?
Educational Requirements : No higher levels of education required. No certification or apprenticeship. Testing is done for critical thinking.
Risk of Danger : Appeals to some ... though the guy holding desk or detective jobs don't have too much to worry about ... unless you are in a 'Terminator' movie.
Sense of Power?
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The difference is that you don't see too many politicians risking their lives everytime they go to work. As such, they are seen to be as liars and self-serving in their line of duty. Not that every cop is great, but you have to respect them for potentially facing injury or worse in serving the public.Keebler Elf said:
Well, let's be honest. Not every cop if risking his life every day either. That's the perception, but it's not necessarily the truth...
I have several friends who are cops. For the most part they are good people who enjoy giving back to the communtity. They have alot of crap to deal with and are human as are we. Personally I don't trust myself with a gun.
30km over the limit = 2 shot out tires.
Stupid lane change = 2 rounds to the rad.
Being a general asshat behind the wheel = ...hang on I need to reload.......LOL I'm joking but I still don't trust myself with a gun.
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30km over the limit = 2 shot out tires.
Stupid lane change = 2 rounds to the rad.
Being a general asshat behind the wheel = ...hang on I need to reload.......LOL I'm joking but I still don't trust myself with a gun.
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I think the potential is there that on any given day a cop may be placed in a dangerous situation. Just the fact that their work environment includes loaded firearms makes it potentially dangerous.Keebler Elf said:
Even if one doesn't feel a cop risks his life very day, how often does he have to risk his life on our collective behalf to earn our respect?
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Politicians are not called upon for dangerous duty but cops are. As an extreme, look at Sept 11. Cops and firemen from around NYC flocked to the World Trade Centres so they could try and help. Many of them were off duty and yet, out of a sense of duty to help those who possibly couldn't help themselves cops & firemen were there.
To be certain, there are cops out there who are true asshats; they are a discredit to the service. But the majority are good people at heart and I personally am glad to have them around.
To be certain, there are cops out there who are true asshats; they are a discredit to the service. But the majority are good people at heart and I personally am glad to have them around.
Are you insinuating that I don't respect cops?shack said:
Unfortuneately, I've heard the phrase "a cop risks his life every day" all too often by people who think cops should be given a free pass - no matter what the circumstance.
Let's put the rhetoric aside. Cops are people and there are good people and bad people. Cops are no different. The idea that putting on a uniform or strapping on a badge somehow entitles you to higher standing? Now that I have a problem with. Respect, yes. Entitlement, no.
As an aside, I heard Craig Bromell (sp?) on the radio today and he was dismissing police critics as "cop bashers" as if everything they say is irrelevant, wrong, and immoral. That's exactly the kind of attitude that I expect from an ignorant SOB whose interests lie with one party only - his own, not the general public.
My 2 cents.
Not insinuating, but it was definitely ambiguous, as your only comment was that cops don't put their lives on the line everyday. You must admit that with no positive comments regarding cops in that post (your subsequent one, above, is not ambiguous as to your position) one might infer you don't respect cops.Keebler Elf said:
My point was that it was a bit of nitpicking as to whether they risk their lives everyday or not. The fact that they do it at all is more than the vast majority of the population does and automatically qualifies them for some extra slack from me. Entitlement? No.
I think some of it has do with the perception of the job being exciting and action packed, as to why some become cops.
But in reality, it's 10% that and 90% paper work.
That's why I wanted to become one, and even though their recruitment drive states you don't need a secondary education you actually do.
It's a very competitive field of work to get into and every bit of education and life experience would help one accomplish that, not too mention good health and physically fit.
I've held a Law Enforcement degree from one of Ontario's finest colleges for almost 10yrs and a Police Science Certificate for 5yrs, but I've still haven't decided if I want to do it or not. They have to deal with a lot of BS, not so much from the streets but from the politicians.
Their actions always being scrutinized by fat cats in suits who for a life or death decision that was made on the street. Also, they expect them to be social workers (like teachers, nurses etc.) when they should just be concentrating on enforcing the laws.
Whew!....Well I'll get off my soap box now.
Later.
But in reality, it's 10% that and 90% paper work.
That's why I wanted to become one, and even though their recruitment drive states you don't need a secondary education you actually do.
It's a very competitive field of work to get into and every bit of education and life experience would help one accomplish that, not too mention good health and physically fit.
I've held a Law Enforcement degree from one of Ontario's finest colleges for almost 10yrs and a Police Science Certificate for 5yrs, but I've still haven't decided if I want to do it or not. They have to deal with a lot of BS, not so much from the streets but from the politicians.
Their actions always being scrutinized by fat cats in suits who for a life or death decision that was made on the street. Also, they expect them to be social workers (like teachers, nurses etc.) when they should just be concentrating on enforcing the laws.
Whew!....Well I'll get off my soap box now.
Later.
