People get into criminal justice just so they can run around with a gun.
While a portion of criminal justice professions require a firearm, there are plenty of jobs where guns or any sort of weapons are not present. Lawyers, probation officers, data specialists, some security, and many other professions do not carry weapons of any sort. And those who do carry guns most likely do not even discharge their weapon during duty. It is there for the protection of themselves and other citizens who may be in harm's way.
All cops are fat, white men who eat donuts all day.
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People in law enforcement want their jobs because they enjoy arresting people and having power over them.
This assumption has been made countless times, mostly by people who have been either pulled over or arrested. However this couldn't be further from the truth. To be honest, law enforcement is not a very appealing job. It has low pay, long hours, and can be very dangerous. People who are in law enforcement are dedicated to making a positive impact on their community and to build relationships with the citizens to help keep the community safe. They go into law enforcement to make the their home a better place.
References:
Cole, George F., Christopher E. Smith, and Christina DeJong. Criminal Justice in America. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2016. Print.