Uncovering the Untold Struggles Behind the Badge: A Riveting Journey Through Duty, Marriage, and Family
Another favorite takeaway, in Dwyer’s words:
“Police work anesthetizes you. A disconnect from ordinary life gradually occurs. You no longer interact in public the same way as others; everyone is suspect; every event is a potential danger zone. Eating out becomes a shuffle to get a view of the door. You scan the exits in every room you enter. Sharp noises and the absence of noise equally alarm you. Over time you view the world only through the myopic lens of your work. Judgement of others is harsh. Workday events accumulate. You become numb to other people’s pain and your own. Unfeeling is the mental state late in your career.”
