[Skywalk]

Thanks! Yeah I've read up on what many officers go through, and while the vast majority never have to fire their weapon, it's almost worse to come to the scene of a mother murdered in front of her children, or even an accident involving a family than to shoot a perp.

I am sensitive and empathic but I am also aware of the evil and suffering in the world. I imagine I will not shy away from it in the line of duty.

[yukong]

I feel for the police. I have seen more than my fair share of deceased victims. From small kids to older adults. It is never easy. That is why suicide and divorce alcoholism and other tragedys are high among LE. You have to see unspeakable carnage, and then keep it detached to be able to do the job to serve the victim, and then go home and be a mom or dad. I remember, after being at the site of the OKC bombing all day the first day, going home and crying all night long. Didn't cry a drop during that day. But that night, just fell apart. Unbelievable. And for the LEAs now. They must be feeling hopeless. No real clues. Getting yanked around by this guy. You talk about a sick feeling. But still. TO the public, and more importantly, to the perp. They need a strong, strong front. No crying. No whining. No wimpering. A strong stance. "We will find you. You will pay. Your future is certain. You demise will not be pleasant". Something to that effect.