1 list the qualifying conditions to becoming a cop 2 Why would I give up a career that I've spent over 20 years building, just to drop in salary? to prove something to you? I mean, lets clarify, "putting my money where my mouth is" would constitute me not giving cops preferential treatment. Me not covering up for bad cops, or being afraid to call out dirty ones. it would involve me speaking out publicly denouncing badge wearing pussies like the pig that just got suspended for fracturing a kids skull