What's the most rewarding aspect of your job? When a young person, whomay have looked like they were heading for problems, comes and tells methat they are doing well and staying out of trouble. Then you feel youmay have made a difference. I think it's important to be a role modeland a benign authority figure.
What was the highlight of the past week? I did the Gay Pride marchrecently, and a young woman came up and said: "Oh PC Collins, I rememberyou." I recognised her from the school and she gave me a really positiveresponse.
What is the hardest aspect of your job? Taking a child from its parentsin co-operation with the local authority. Also, when a sex offence isreported and we have to tell the parents of the victim.
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