It is not hard being a cop. the hardest part is not letting people know that things they say or do bother you. always having to stay impartial, not getting involved with perps and victims emotionally. and having to do your job even when you dont agree with a situation. you really are an actor/actress, a mother, brother, family member, authority figure, a shoulder to cry on, etc. let them think the in control and make them think everything you want them to do is their decision. make life changing decisions in a moment, even when the perp knows they are going to jail and will fight you (call for back up first). an possibly one day having to tak