How difficult is the job of a police officer?

Some people can't imagine doing anything else. Others find it impossible. There are some days that the job is fun, more like TV than it's supposed to be. There are others when you become so stressed and/or angry that you think you'll explode. read more

Law enforcement is a very difficult, maybe impossible job if you don't want to do it. If you do want to do it, you will put up with terrible working conditions and very little pay because it's in your blood. read more

A large part of any police officer's job involves dealing with pain, both physical and psychological. Even in making an arrest, most officers do not take lightly the fact that it's a life-changing event for the subject in question. They see people hurting from violence and abuse. They see people become victims and see the hurt they feel because of it. read more

According to Oskaloosa Police Officer Blaine Shutts, the dangers are many. “What makes the job challenging is the different people we have to deal with on any given basis. read more