3-Are certain childhood upbringings(wealthy, middle class, poor, ghetto etc) crucial in developing the ambition/ want to become a police officer. For example, I have no idea why I have always wanted to become a cop, but as I get older I realize I want to be a leader in the community. One who can help many and be looked up to by kids. I want to make a difference by taking away those who do not do good for the community
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It depends...Because, sure, a young, poor person may want to be a cop, but he may get in with the wrong group and get a criminal history and his chances of becoming a cop are lower. Also, cops that aren't white tend to get made fun of because of their race by their own race.(Typically seen in Chicago, LA, NYC, any big city.) It really depends on the community you're serving in too.