Police business is a hell of a problem. It’s a good deal like politics. It asks for the highest type of men, and there’s nothing in it to attract the highest type of men. So we have to work with what we get...

Raymond Chandler
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If you want to get something done right, you have to do it right. When it comes to criminal justice, there are no shortcuts. It is a matter of the highest type of men and women who understand what is involved in their work and how important it is to get things right. The people who do the work of the law enforcement agencies in this country are an elite group of individuals.

They spend countless hours even when they are not on duty going through training drills that can be traumatic and challenging. They live by a code that is tough but fair. They follow orders without hesitation and obey laws they don’t agree with.

Take the example of a police officer who has spent years working in a violent police department. He or she can be tough, but fair. If they decide they aren’t going to follow the orders of their bosses, they will make it clear right away and not be afraid to take action.

In this way, they have earned a certain level of respect from those whose safety they protect.

Source: The Lady In The Lake

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