those of us who carry out police duties are human beings just like the rest, with relatives, spouses and children,
I think people forget this in respect of police officers and first-responders in general. It's quite said.
The subject of punishment and the legal system is a contentious one and there will always be many different opinions. I think it's all subjective as those who have suffered at the hands of a criminal may have a different view than those who have not. It's easy to judge those inside a situation when one is outside of it.