As we strive to form meaningful partnerships in law enforcement, it important for us to acknowledge not only our unique contributions to the team, the ways we are similar as well. I have said for years that cops and ministers are a lot alike. That observation usually generates a good laugh, but at a recent conference someone actually shared a list of such similarities. Here they are:

Clergy and Cops
Such Striking Similarities!

· Uphold laws and values
· Ridiculed rather than revered
· Mocked by people who need most help
· Often called in to late
· Advice seldom heeded
· Never off duty
· Stereotyped
· High emotional cost
· Often lied to
· Public misunderstands role in society
· Many acquaintances…few friends
· High highs, low lows
· Want to help everybody
· Calling is to encourage support, and help, but we are reluctant to ask for the same!