Warrior or Guardian?

Who Cares!  Just do the Job.

     Recent comments by both the president and some high-ups in the Law Enforcement world want police officers to stop using the word "warrior" in referring to the job and instead use the word "guardian."  We've seen debates both at Police One and in departments on what term to use.

     I thought I'd weigh in on my personal opinion - because I know you all are just dying to know.

Here it is...

WHO CARES, JUST DO THE JOB!
 

     Let the clueless politicians (both "in" and out of Law Enforcement) waste their time with pointless wordsmith-ing.  Get out there and do the job to the best of your God-given abilities.

 

Does the job mean guarding?  At times yes.  When that time comes, do it the best you can.

Does the job mean using war-like tactics?  At times, yes.  Do it the best you can.

Are we called to be community builders, bridging cultural divides?  At times, yes.

Are we called to support those under our command until evidence proves otherwise?  YES - Do it, darn it

Are we supposed to enforce all just laws?  Absolutely.

Are we supposed to be gentle sometimes?  Yup.

Are we supposed to be justly violent sometimes - and win the encounter?  Definitely.

Are we supposed to take the media opinion into account?  Never

Are we supposed to take race into account more than a descriptor?  Never

Are we supposed to stand between chaos and peace?  Without fail

To those who do evil, are we agents of God's wrath that do not carry the sword in vain (Rom 13:1-7)? Amen.

 Do all of these and whatever else the day brings, to the best of your God-given abilities.

 

Call it warrior.  Call it guardian.  Call it, tiddly-winks.  Call it mumbly pegs.  Let those who don't know, or have forgotten what the job it get their undies in a bundle over it.

 

Know the Job; Do the Job!

Stay Safe, Happy Hunting, God Bless,

The Blue Crucifix.