Cop's dilemma

Job of police personnel anywhere in the world is very demanding. The job is generally low paid and hence, there is large scale corruption in the profession. In countries such as India and Pakistan, they collect large amount of cash daily and the ill-gotten money is spent on clubs, drinks and other vices. There is always a fear of getting caught while receiving the bribe or when the money is spent beyond the expected means. There are very few police personnel who do not consume tobacco in some form or the other.

The work load on the policeman is too tiring and the waiting or the watching job is boring and often they are on duty for over 12 hours a day. Due to lack of enough sleep and proper exercise, they are prone to health problems like hypertension, diabetes, etc. Family life of a cop is genrally in a mess. Frustration and depression is commonly experienced by most of the police personnel. He feels that he is not wanted anywhere.

Above all these, the policeman has to work under political pressure and often against their wish. They can be transferred anywhere any time at the whims and fancies of the higher ups. At any level, they will not be able to work independently and without any bias or fear.

None is surprised when one hears about policeman committing suicide, shoots himself or shoots his superior. Finally, an award or a medal is bestowed, posthumously!

What actually a cop needs is a decent salary, a good work culture, timely rewards for good work done and compulsory exercise, yoga training and meditation facilities at workplaces.