Terrified Police?

When you don't comprehend what the reason is, for what you are being asked to do (when you are dealing with the unknown), it can be stressful. When other people are affected by your actions, that can add even more stress to the situation.

I find that asking questions, can be helpful.

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Police union VP: 'These officers are terrified'

http://www.koat.com/news/police-union-vp-these-officers-are-terrified/30770348

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Earlier this week, two Albuquerque cops were charged with murder in connection with a highly controversial shooting.

Shaun Willoughby, the vice president of Albuquerque’s police union, says some officers are thinking about leaving the department and the reason is simple.

“These officers are terrified,” Willoughby said. “They are scared to do their job.”

Albuquerque police have been involved in more than 40 shootings since 2010. The game changer was James Boyd, a homeless camper armed with knives who was shot and killed by two officers in the foothills last spring.

“You're dealing with violently unstable, unpredictable people that are armed,” said Willoughby.

This week the officers who shot Boyd were charged with murder. Willoughby said some members of APD are now concerned about what might happen if they find themselves in a similar situation.

“They do not want to be the next one forced into this position,” Willoughby said.

Willoughby also said many are weighing whether working for APD is worth it.

“Is my love for this job and passion for law enforcement, does it supersede the impact that simply doing my job can have on my family?” Willoughby said.

An APD spokesperson declined comment Friday.