Most people would not even consider becoming a police officer. You probably think of the hassles, the pay and the danger and right it off as far too risky. However for a chosen few, there is no other career they can imagine. Here are the top 3 reasons people choose a career in law enforcement:
1. Saving Lives: A big reward for those in law enforcement is the chance to save lives everyday. Police Officers can be on a vehicle accident site and pull someone from a car wreck. They may be the first responder when someone is having a heart attack and perform CPR. They may help diffuse a dangerous situation and help save multiple lives. They may even prevent someone in distress from committing suicide. For the law enforcement professional these benefits far outweigh the dangers.
2. Positive Influence: The thought of dealing with those who have taken a path of crime or drug addiction for most of us is an unpleasant one. However for those in law enforcement each interaction with criminals and drug addicts gives them an opportunity to offer advice, support and understanding of their situation and how they got there. They can let them know their options and lead them down the path they have seen all too often and tell them where they may end up if they don’t try to change their lives now. Taking a chance on those too down and out to even think to ask for help gives Police Officers a ray of hope that they can impact someone’s life in a positive way each day.
3. Opportunity: It may seem law enforcement is a dead end job to most; however law enforcement offers ample opportunities for advancement as well as for a diversified amount of tasks each day. Police Officers can elect to work on the desk, on the street or become involved in investigations and even management.
The path of the Police Officer is usually a righteous one but that’s not to say Philadelphia Police Misconduct cases do not arise. Honest Police Officers far outweigh the bad in most cases.
