I know police officers and it's in their blood. LC “Buckshot” Smith who is 91 and has has no plans to retire. He tried to step away in 2011 and was back on the force in a few months.
Officer Smith has a much loved reputation. He deals with people on a personal level and often just takes a violator home after having a conversation. A benefit of serving years in the same community, “He knows your mama and he knew your grandmother. So he has the authority to speak into our lives.” More here.