Posted on 07/17/2014 9:08:38 AM PDT by huldah1776
My opinion and interaction has been that they want the authority but not the discipline/teamwork rigidity required in the military.
Officers typically patrol in singles/pairs out on their own a fair amount. Military in squads and platoons with more direct oversight.
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