[imardmd1]

Hmmm, was that sarcasm?

No, it is not. Neither is it values nor emotion. It is of lawful and practical effects as a consequence.

[Magnum44]

I understand clearly the line between being in fear of death or bodily harm and retribution.

Retribution:Synonyms: payback, reprisal, requital, retaliation, revenge, vengeance

Your statement literally was saying retribution was the job of the police...some police might think so and I was wondering if you were seriously saying that.

I grew up thinking the job of the police was to protect and serve.