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A FRIEND IN NEED IS
A Friend Indeed
BY MARIE COOK
“It is the oath which holds
democracy together”
—Lycurgus of Athens (324 BC)
A
sense of justice, knowledge of
the law, communication skills,
bravery, quick thinking under
pressure, competence at legal
paper work and problem solving all go
into the making of a police officer.
When an officer is hired or completes their police academy
they are required to take an oath and they do the best job
they can for the department they serve. Police officers take
their oath to heart and work hard and long hours serving
their community.
They don’t ask for raises, promotions or a pat on the back,
and do an incredible job considering everything that is required of them. They must understand the law before they
can enforce it and society has given them the dirty job of
policing people or areas we ourselves wouldn’t do if given
the responsibility.
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