When little kids dream about their future careers, becoming a police officer is at the top of many lists. But as they grow up, they start realizing that the job is much more demanding than chasing criminals, playing the hero, and saving the day. This deters a lot of them from ever becoming one, never really getting to know what such a profession really entails.

For those who are still curious about what a police officer’s job looks like, we compiled a list of real-life stories shared by people working in law enforcement themselves. Scroll down to check them out, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that surprised you the most.

Not a cop, but a cop friend of mind in SE Washington, DC. He got a domestic disturbance call and arrived to a calm scene. The husband explained he and his wife had

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