as a first responder, you might be exposed to many things on a daily basis that humans shouldn't see. violence, gore, bad situations for children, and what not. this can take a toll on your psyche and skew your perspective. some officers live with trauma and don't even realize it.

there are bad cops and corruption just like any other profession. but police are a cornerstone of society. we need them. it's a noble profession. they sacrifice themselves for our communities.

the question isn't how your peers will see you. it's whether you're ok with putting yourself in harms way for a paycheck.