I would not be fair if I did not finish this list with some of the downsides of police work to consider before you get into it. You will work nights, holidays, and your kid’s birthdays. You will work in all kinds of bad weather, and in my case several hurricanes. You will have to deal with some of the worst people intent on hurting or even killing you. You will have to see, smell and touch things that most people would never imagine, I worked traffic homicide for 7 years, and bodies do not bother me anymore. You will see things that make you wonder about where our society is going and what can we do about it.
Then you will also see some of the best in people. Strangers will stop and help others. You will get to help people in need and who look to you to save them. This wonderful job is anything but routine. So if you are thinking of getting into it think long and hard as its a lifelong career but one that is very fulfilling for those that get the opportunity.
