Tonight at work, my husband tracked down a car that was reported as a dangerous driver with no lights on. Turned out it was an 80-something year old woman who was lost. She couldn't remember the street name of where she was trying to go, so my husband got her sister's phone number and called to get the right address.
He then proceeded to escort that lady about 20 miles to where she was trying to go. Even though she was following him she turned down the wrong street, got lost again, so he went to find her for a second time. Then he made sure it was the house she was trying to find, walked her to the door and made sure she was safe inside before leaving. I write this long post because it's exhausting watching people constantly rag on cops. Everyone can't wait to post a story about how a cop did something wrong, or how a cop made a mistake. No one cares to post a story about all the amazing officers out there who do everything they can to keep people safe. The officers who work long hours into the night to make sure that someone is out there to take care of a dangerous situation.
I'm so proud my husband is a cop. I had no idea how hated cops were until he became one. Police are there to keep YOU safe. While you sit at home with your family reading this post, my husband is out there with a badge on his chest which for many may as well be a bullseye. You ask any cop, their first priority is keeping people safe. They would NEVER ask for a thank you, and quite frankly, they rarely get one. They are criticized, insulted, belittled, undermined, and openly disrespected. They never know if they'll get to go home at the end of their work day, because someone might step out of their car and gun them down on a simple traffic stop. And those of us at home never know if they'll come home at the end of shift. But my husband wouldn't trade his job for anything in the world. I'm so glad there are people like him out there. People who are willing to put their lives on the line for anyone, even those who are ready to criticize them the first chance they get.
Off my soapbox now, but I just wanted you all to know what a day in the life of a law enforcement officer really looks like.
