"You know that you are making the world a better and safer place. Depending on the agency that you work for, it is possible to find a good life balance despite the long hours, weekends, nights, etc..."
"Currently, the media and national perception of law enforcement are very anti-police...Be prepared to spend many hours sitting in an uncomfortable car, working nights, weekends, missing holidays, and important personal events, etc. Law Enforcement also has one of the highest suicide rates of any profession..."