To keep it relevant, to keep it worthwhile, we need to hear from you for additions. The shocking hostage crisis that unfolded in Ypsilanti in December of 2000 underscored the danger, the unpredictability, and the nearly impossible choices often facing women and men with careers in the fields of justice and public safety. But choices were made and a collaboration of law enforcement and emergency response units helped contain an ultimately sad and potentially more traumatic situation. For people who deal with the emergencies of life, every day can present grueling questions that come with significant stress, and answers that have far reaching effects in our community.
Police work is different from so many other fields.
Because of our position, we're aware of the totality of a situation. We're keenly aware of the victim, the suspect and adjudication. I used to work with the Medical Examiner as a cause of death investigator. You can detach yourself due to the need to provide certain evidence and if you can get past the initial horrific part of the event, that's it. An officer, on the other hand, deals with the family or families, the community and the courts.