The decision to become a Law Enforcement officer is one that shouldn't be taken lightly. It can effect the way you live in many ways. Your decision to carry a badge and gun in protection of life and property will change you forever. Your family, friends, and the way you live will be altered to accommodate this decision. Your choice of where you live and who your friends are will have a great impact on …showed first 75 words of 489 total…

…showed last 75 words of 489 total…may well see this would cause stress and strain for the officer's family members. It is documented that officers have a very high divorce rate and are prone to more suicides than many other occupations. The responsibility of the law enforcement officer is awesome. The effect it has on his or her life is immense to say the least. Despite it all, it is still a profession deeply rooted in unselfish giving of one self.