1. Cops are people too.
GiphyPolicemen and women are people just like every one of us. They have families, pets, hobbies, even fears. One of those fears has only been amplified by the increasing resistance given by society and the belief that the police are bad. Every day the men and women wearing a badge and uniform worry about being taken away from their friends and families. I bet if you woke up every morning unsure if today was your last, you would be hesitant to trust people as well.
2. Their entire job is to protect you.
GiphyWhenever you see a cop, guard, or law enforcement of any kind you should thank them. They spend their days working to keep you safe. You may not know their name, and they may not know yours, but that doesn't matter to them. The only thing they care about is your safety. I don't know about you, but I'd love to meet the people who are wiling to die for my protection.
3. They deal with situations you never could.
GiphyHave you ever had a nightmare where you face-to-face with a real murderer? A rapist? Or even a full-fledged terrorist? Well that's the life officers face on a daily basis. Their career revolves around living your nightmares so you don't have to. Not all of their jobs are heroic and daring as they seem. A cop I know once had to walk into a room where a man had been dead for 10 days. That is a stench that will make you resent your own nose for being functional.
4. They're more than a badge.
GiphyYou've probably heard stories of cops abusing their power and assaulting innocent people for no reason at all. Unfortunately, this is the reality we live in. However, just because some police officers don't appropriately handle situations, or let race cloud their judgments while in the field, that doesn't mean that all officers of the law behave that way. In fact, most cops are afraid to make arrests because they never know when some kid who doesn't know better will start recording and broadcast a model police officer as a racist.
5. They know you hate them, but they don't care.
GiphyPolicemen and women are aware of the hatred society has for them, but they honestly couldn't care less. They have a job to do and they intend on doing in regardless of the troubles they may face. Cops have always had to deal with criminals hating them and doing what they can to obstruct justice(which is a crime), they can handle it when civilians do the same. They don't like it, they don't deserve it, they shouldn't have to be put through it. But police have always had society's back, and they won't stop now just because a few bad eggs don't appreciate all they've done.
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