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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
I'd say if a qualified applicant can be found and is willing to take the job then that is a fair salary. if they keep hiring and firing one incompetent person after another they probably need to think about a salary increase.
People who do police work do it for many reason. Some simply love it and it's what they want to do. Government jobs usually provide great security and benefits. Some want the experience on their resume for future ambitions. I don't think most people get into law enforcement solely for the money.
Keep in mind that this is a starting salary. I would imagine that there are colas and other types of increases that may come over the years.
And as to the statement that "someone gets to shoot at you". When was the last time that you heard of an officer getting shot at? Granted, it happens but not as often as most people think. You're probably more likely to be shot if you're a convenience store clerk.
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Not the point at all! These are the people that run towards the sound of gunfire when the rest of us are taking cover. They may never be placed in that situation, but when they are, it has been my experience that they perform with valor. I guess random violence can find anyone of us, but I know my wife wasn't worried about my safety when I went to work. Cops wives (or husbands) live with that constant fear.