The same reason most young people do. Ideals. [ A pause. Of course there's always those who just want to feel high and mighty, but thank god those weren't the majority. ] I grew up in a shitty neighborhood--lots of bangers--and I wanted to do something about it. Make it a little safer for everyone. Including my family and friends.

[ He leans back, until he hits the backrest. ]

Of course it's not uncommon for most officers to end up disappointed and disillusioned over time. Most government institutions are ripe with corruption. [ and where he's from, its the corporations pulling the strings anyway, so its twice as bad ... ]