The badge upon an officer?s chest may be measured in ounces, but it carries a weight measured in lives, split-second decisions, and the silent burdens of the things they cannot unsee. To be the shield between order and chaos is a heavy calling, one that requires a strength that must be constantly renewed. Beneath the uniform beats a human heart that often absorbs the world?s pain so others don?t have to. That is why our support is not just a kindness, but a necessity; when a community stands behind its guardians, offering understanding and gratitude, we help lift that weight, reminding them that while they may walk the beat alone, they never have to carry the burden by themselves.