The job is ever changing, as the people who come in and go out vary so greatly. He also considers it a pro of the job that he can never be complacent, and is almost always kept on his toes. In this way, he is never bored at work, and it is a challenging but rewarding …show more content…
They must be treated the same as any other person being detained, and he has found it difficult. Another con he mentioned was seeing many kids (teenagers, but also some younger children as well) brought in under the influence of illegal drugs.
Officer Genereux also knows quite a bit about the job of a police officer, and answered my questions regarding this occupation as well. The pros of being a police officer are similar to those of being a corrections officer, in that there is something new to see every day. Officers can go out every day, and know that they’re making a real, tangible difference, even if it does seem small at the time.
One of the most difficult cons to deal with in the job of a police officer is fairly dealing with cases in which there has been child abuse. Another that is difficult is when an officer does everything they can do to save someone, and then find out that, despite having done their best, the individual did not make it. These casualties, even though not at all the fault of the officer on the case, can weigh heavily on the officer’s mind for a great deal of time