Cops have it tough.
They face some of the highest divorce, suicide and alcoholism rates, yet remain at the job that fosters their troubles. That loss of innocence coexisting with such deep seated honor has lured writers to capture the complex lives these public servants lead. The labyrinth hierarchy and regulations can scare off the sturdiest writers, but those with the fortitude to learn the world of our public defenders are rewarded with a rich source to draw from. First, the basics. Feds do not handle burglary.