To all the men and women who dedicate their lives to serving others by becoming police officers, we here at KOVA just want to say thank you.

I am a police officer.

I get up in the morning, just like you.

I drink my coffee, just like you.

I hug my spouse.

I hug my kids.

And I say I love you, just like you -

But I never know if I'll come home at the end of my shift.

I am a police officer.

I get into my squad car.

I set my own self-interests aside.

I put myself in danger to keep you safe.

Your security is my responsibility.

I protect. I serve.

I’ll give my life to save yours.

I am a police officer.

I break up gang fights.

I bust drug rings.

I stop murders.

Somebody has to.

I get yelled at and spit on.

I get called names and cussed at.

I get death threats and complaints.

I am a police officer.

I don’t do it for the pay.

I don’t do it for the recognition.

I don’t do it for the peace of mind.

I do it because I believe in the law.

In justice. In peace.

I love what I do.

I deal with the insults.

I endure the assaults.

I suffer the stress.

So you don't have to.

I am a police officer.

I am human, just like you.

I have feelings, just like you.

But where I encounter violence, I bring peace.

Where I meet danger, I bring safety.

Where I see weakness, I bring strength.

I am a police officer.

I am proud to wear this badge.

I am honored to protect my community.

This is my calling. This is my life.

I hold strong the blue line.

My brothers who've fallen I honor each day.

The sacrifice they made, we'll never forget.

This is my duty and the burden I carry.