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Why trying to help sometimes backfires in police work

I responded to a domestic violence call where the victim protected her abuser and screamed at me for trying to help and I went home angry at everyone.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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You tried to help someone who turned on you, and you went home furious at everyone.

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