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?
Funny how the same can be said of many in government/politics, yet they get lambasted by the public...xarir said: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.
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:Funny how the same can be said of many in government/politics, yet they get lambasted by the public...
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: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...
Have heard a lot less. $35 000- 40 000 to start.shinjitsu said:Money : 60,000+ (I'm guessing ... greater amounts with extra work ... such as security)
Are you insinuating that I don't respect cops?shack 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?
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:Are you insinuating that I don't respect cops?
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.