The “approximate 900,000″ law enforcement officers might seem like a great number to some people until you realize that law enforcement officers in America cover 3.7 million square miles (including 2.7 million miles of paved and 1.3 million miles of unpaved roads) over 19,000 airports and over 140,000 miles of railroad track.
They also “police” over 105,000 major shopping malls and 1,800 plus stadiums that hold over 50,000 people or more — not to mention 1969 miles of southern border and 5225 miles of northern border. All of this while attending to the needs of some 312 million people in the United States.
In addition to that, you’re a best friend to a lost child, sometime psychiatrist, domestic counselor, a careful listener, a split second decider in tactical situations, a diplomat, a minister, a guidance counselor, an information booth and unfortunately a grief counselor at times. The pay is short and the hours are long but the local police are the “thin blue line” that keeps us safe. Best wishes to the CCPD!