Don't tell me. I'm not one of those road pirates.
I've known cops for years. I had to. What I told you to do is exactly what I did, and what I told you they'd tell you is what they told me themselves.
Also, you're talking about cops, the guys walking around with guns, and being all bad ass alla time. Who do you think wants that job? It ain't for little old ladies. It's a job for guys that WANT to be badasses walking around with guns beating people up and getting praised by a fawning (frightened) public for it.
My suspicion is justified on that basis. My knowledge is based on my experience.
You're better off without the experiences, trust me. Or don't.
I just hope you don't learn I'm right, the wrong way.
Dude I'm coming out of the air force, I know cops and security forces guys. They're like everyone else; some are jackasses, some are passionate about making a difference, and some are just doing what they're paid to do, like any other job. Also, no, to assume people become cops just to "be a badass" is presumptuous and in the cases where I've seen some men and WOMEN (coming off a little sexist there, champ) join law enforcement was to make a difference in the community with their own hands. Get over yourself.