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Is it the money? The power behind the badge? Do you have a genuine need to keep peace & order around you?
Why did you get into law enforcement?

Because I couldn't get a job at McDonalds. Seriously you are being presumptuous in asking if any Leo is in it for the 'Power behind the badge" Anyone in this profession who does it for that reason is at best a marginal officer. As far as money if it were the money I sure wouldn't have done this job. What money? Peace and order around me? Again in this job there is anything but.. You need to figure out the correct question and then I think you will find the answers you may be looking for.

N.A.S.A wasn't hiring.

I'm a warrior. I cant really see myself doing anything else... really, just cant even imagine in a day dream. I've always invisioned and placed myself into a position that of a warrior, protector, guardian of justice and our way of life.

I was kicked out of law school… I have a conscious. I was told that was not tollerated there. So I left with my Masters in Criminal Justice Admin....... LOL

Nope I chased after the book worms... They did my papers for me and some of them is wild in private.......LOL

Because I 've never liked bullies! People shouldn't have to put up with them, and God knows I'm willing to be a bully buster. Jail to all bullies, no matter their form. Thief, Murderer, Robber, Sex offender, it matters not, they are all bullies in some form or fashion. First I incarcerate them and then I pray for their conversion; hoping they come out better that they went in. Those that can't come out again or shouldn't ever come out again( the murderer and the sex offender) , I just pray for their peace in side prison walls. FOREVER behind prison walls. Peace, Ice

To put on the badge. To swear to tell the truth and mean it. To uphold the value of the constitution. To support the laws. To stand up and fight for the meek and needy. To secure the publics trust. To wave at a kid in the car next to you. To represent your community in all that is right. To know that your work is honorable. To be proud of your profession. I'm in.

The genuine need to try and control the uncontrollable.....thats a good summary statement, it entails a lot. This vocation chose me, I didn't choose it. It was a calling, really. I always had a sense about me that I should be doing this. I was always at peace with this choice, and can't see myself doing anything else until retirement.

when I started back in the 70's it was just a job offer right out of the army but I stayed for almost 30 years because I like helping people mostly the children, belive me it was not the money I work lots of extra jobs to take care of the family, evryone here has there own reason why they do the job just remember if we did not do it what would the USA be like I fell honard they let do the job for so long

I'm good at it, I don't really know how to do anything else. And It gives me satisfaction. I retire in 6 years and am really not looking forward to it. Does that sound weird to you?

Chicks dig the uniform. Just kidding. I've seen this question so many times, it's getting old. I'm not sure which is posted more, the Security "why don't LEO's like us?" or this one. Sorry tigerlilly, I've had a nasty week which concluded with a 2 DOA MVC major and a crispy critter this morning. I leave you with this. Being an officer or deputy is a calling. It's not about the badge, gun, or the low pay. Some of us are just cut out for the job.

What else am I going to do between 2200 and 0800? Sleep? I think not. But to honestly answer your question it's in my blood!! My Dad is a retired CHP officer and my mom has been a 911 operator for 20+ years. I couldnt imagine having a real job. This one is fun, rewarding, exciting and a million other things I love.

It was my calling.