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Thank you for not only undertaking these important efforts - but also documenting your journey. You are documenting a blueprint for others to follow.

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Thanks so much for saying that! I hope this inspires others to do the same.

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I hope so.

In my state - we spend all of our time & effort fighting against anti-police legislation. No appetite at all for pro-police laws.

We lost QI on the state level last year.

I retire in less than a year. Feel bad for all the younger cops looking down at 20+ years remaining.

I have 2 young sons. And I don’t care what jobs they do - but they better not be city cops.

If anything - go Federal. Haha.

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Are you still in Illinois? If so, I understand why nobody's working on pro-police bills. Though Wisconsin isn't much better in that regard.

A survey from a few years ago found that 80% of current cops wouldn't recommend the job to their own kids - so you're not alone.

I feel horribly for anyone with years to go on the job.

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No. I’m in New Mexico. Been here since 2005. We are prob on better shape than Illinois / but not much.

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Keep up the fight Paula. Your support for those who put their lives on the line on a daily basis is very much appreciated. You have raised the bar and set the example for all of us. Thank You!

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You are so kind, thank you so much for saying that. : )

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