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I take it you are fairly new? This is going to be a big part of your career and I would suggest learning compassion sooner rather than later. Trauma affects everyone differently, and it has nothing to do with having a strong mindset or not. This is a field with a lot of PTSD and a high rate of burnout. Many will leave because of it.
I agree with this. We're all human.
You are right, as police officers we have to get used to violence. Although it is quite difficult and many people give up before they can accept it.
I would have to agree with him. This is a cruel job and not everyone is made for it. If your friend can't witness everything that goes on while on duty, then for his own mental health, I think it would be best for him to consider doing another line of work.