Men and women in uniform make many sacrifices as they serve our nation.  Some of these sacrifices are obvious - including injury and death.  Others are hidden.

I originally went to law school to be a prosecutor and worked in the Brooklyn DA's Office.  But there was an emotional toll.  The turning point was when I was given a coroner's envelope with a bullet taken from the heart of a Latino father of four killed in a robbery of his store.  The slug rolled into my hand and something stabbed my heart as I looked at a picture of his kids.  That was the day I chose another career. 

I recommend this video - and this series - because it offers rare glimpses into the hearts of police women.  Be sure to watch the insightful profile of Detective Ana Murillo - especially her explaining at 6:16 how she has built "a shield around her heart to protect herself and function on the street.  This is part of the sacrifice that our men and women in uniform make.