The Police!
"I have pulled dead, mangled bodies from cars.
I have lied to people as they were dying.
I said you are going to be fine as I held their
hand and watched the life fade out.
I have held dying babies. Bought lunch for people
who were mentally ill and haven't eaten in a while.
I have had people try to stab me. Fought with men
trying to shoot me.
I've been attacked by women while I was arresting
their husband who had just severely beat them.
I have held towels on bullet wounds.
Done CPR when I knew it wouldn't help just to make
family members feel better.
I have torn down doors, fought in drug houses.
Chased fugitives through the woods.
I have been in high-speed car chases.
Foot chases across an interstate during rush hour
traffic.
I have been in crashes. Been squeezing the trigger
about to kill a man when they came to their senses and stopped. Waded through
large angry crowds by myself.
Drove like a madman to help a fellow officer. Let
little kids who don't have much sit in my patrol car and pretend they are a cop
for their birthday.
I have taken a lot of people to jail. Given many
breaks. Prayed for people I don't even know. Yes, and at times I have been
"violent" when I had to be. I have been kind when I could.
I admit I have driven to some dark place and cried
by myself when I was overwhelmed.
I have missed Christmas and other holidays more
than I wanted to.
Every cop I know has done all these things and
more for lousy pay, exhausting hours, and a short life expectancy.
We don't want your pity, I don't even ask for your
respect. Just let us do our jobs without killing us"
Thank You Police Officers of America
I have known two Police Officers, an uncle in National City, Ca. and a
neighbor in San Antonio, Tx. They both fit this description; I know there are
bad Police officers just like there are bad people in every profession and
vocation. But the majority are good, honest people who serve the public.
Bob Headrick






