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Originally Posted by Luisito
That seems to be typical attitude these days. Like I said earlier it's a thankless job.
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Being a cop is the furthest from a thankless job.
For a job that requires a two year community college diploma, police officers start off with a high 5 figure salary that easily crosses into the 6 figures after just a few years. They retire at 60 with a defined benefit pension. There are countless police shows and movies that glamourize the job and they visit elementary schools where small children are taught that they are heroes.
I'm somewhat sympathetic to your pov. If my life was in danger and I reach for the phone to call 911, I want somebody with a gun and handcuffs showing up, not a social worker. There have been a few police incidents where I'm sure that if I were in the same situation that I would have exercised even worse judgement and control. And I even sympathize with the idea that if you're exposed to the worst elements of society day in and day out, that it warps you and you bring that toxicity home with you.
But being in a life threatening situation is rare even for cops. Most police officers spend their time doing desk jobs, out on patrols, or being called into situations where it's clear to the other party that they're outgunned and outmatched. For what they have to deal with, I think they get more than their fair share.