Dude I'm coming out of the air force, I know cops and security forces guys. They're like everyone else; some are jackasses, some are passionate about making a difference, and some are just doing what they're paid to do, like any other job. Also, no, to assume people become cops just to "be a badass" is presumptuous and in the cases where I've seen some men and WOMEN (coming off a little sexist there, champ) join law enforcement was to make a difference in the community with their own hands. Get over yourself.