Whats the motivation for a person to become a police officer? There must be more than just the paycheck. What satisfaction does the job bring?
2006-08-25 08:54:04 · 9 answers · asked by jxt299 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well, there's the typical "I like to help people" which is bs for the most part. If that's the case, then be a doctor or nurse. I personally like the rush. I hate being stuck inside, behind a desk, though there is a lot of that at times. Definitely not for the pay, that's for sure.
Someone told my daughter, people become cops because they were picked on as kids, now they can pick on other people. Maybe that's true for some, who knows.
2006-08-25 09:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Personal reasons, family tradition, want to help others, want to make a difference, want to wear a badge, wan't to be worn by a badge, benefits. There are a lot of reasons and everyones would be different.
2006-08-26 00:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by shel_bug66 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Helping, tradition, sevice, honor.
Lots of reasons. Soldiers are simularly motivated so are firefighters, medics, doctors etc.
2006-08-25 15:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by campojoe 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It certainly isn't for the money. They don't make enough. So it must be the desire to serve, to try to make a difference.
2006-08-25 16:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by JB 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Helping others and protecting the citizens!
2006-08-25 16:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well maybe you think you will serve and protect the public...if you catch aleast one bad guy,,maybe that prevents him from harming others..
2006-08-25 16:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by heartzz_ablaze 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Power over people and the need to provide order.
2006-08-25 15:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I guess to pull people over, harass people, and arrest people.
2006-08-25 16:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by machinda 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think somebody tells them to. So they go along.
2006-08-25 15:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋