Most of my adult life I have been a cop, I used to take some kids on what we call here a "ride-a-long program" they went everywhere I went and did everything I did for a 12hour shift. We have huge meth problem here and some of the things those kids saw I doubt they will ever forget.
I used to tell them that this is where you end up when it goes from being cool to being hooked.
Don't know if it ever helped anyone but I do know from there parents that they told story after story when they got home.
If you know a cop who works in a not so great area like I did it might be an idea. Most departments have some sort of program where people can ride a long.
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