Police give their side

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On Quora, someone asked "What are some things police know, but most people don't." Here is what a few police officers said.

20 cop truths most people don't know
  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Probably some very real truths in that! It's not an easy job.

    The one part of being a cop I couldn't do is telling people their loved one had been killed in a fight or an accident or whatever. Their grief would weigh me down.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    1. Cops make a pittance. They don't do this for the money.
    2012 Median Pay
    $56,980 per year
    $27.40 per hour

    Source: Police and Detectives : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

    Not exactly a pittance in my book.
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