Our critics demand that we scrupulously follow ever-shifting rules of engagement as we try to pursue and capture the most dangerous and violent people in our society. And those we seek to apprehend have no such rules of engagement for themselves. They will beat us, stab us, and shoot us if they think it will help them escape.
We're expected to know our communities, be present in schools, and be visible to citizens but we have to do it while being under-staffed and struggling to simply answer each call that comes in; sometimes without any backup.
When we confront someone who a dispatcher or a crime victim says is potentially dangerous, we're expected to know in a split second if that person is grabbing for a gun or just reaching for ID. Our detractors, acting as armchair police commanders, claim that we ought to be able to recognize the difference between someone who’s not following our directions because of a bad day and someone who is escalating a dangerous situation.
And while all this plays out, our families hope and pray that we simply come home safe at the end of our shift.
We chose this job. Most of the time, we love our work. But there’s no doubt that it’s a tough time to be a cop.
So when people step up and “stand with cops,” that helps us. Our spirits lift. Our outlook brightens. That’s when we know that we’re not alone in this dangerous work.
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How can you stand with cops?
That's easy...
The first step is to recognize that police run toward danger. They risk their lives to protect their communities. They deserve our support and trust.
The second step is to show your support! Download this placard, print it off and take a photo. We want to create a montage video showing people from across Ohio holding the placard. You can email your photo to support@StandWithCops.org.
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