0_Apprentice
I have always had respect for cops.  I have a couple of them in my family
1_Wizard
I also respect police officers, also known as officer, policeperson, cop, police agent, who is a law employee of a police force.
0_Apprentice
The average police officer earns a little over 60 grand a year in the US.  Some think that is not enough for what they have to do
1_Wizard
Yeah, the responsibility of apprehending criminals and preventing crimes, as well as the protection of the general public should be highly valued by society.
0_Apprentice
Not to mention that they have to go through extensive training in the police academy to be able to protect and serve
1_Wizard
Also some officers have been trained in special duties such as counter-terrorism, surveillance, VIP protection, child protection. Cops are some of the most educated citizens around!