A former San Fransisco homicide detective (Ed Erdelatz) and his son paint a vivid picture of over 60 combined years in police work, recounting stories of canine partners, funeral bombings, swat teams, serial killers, and the emotional toll of death. They describe the changing social climate of police work, and how to find fulfillment and joy amidst seeing the darkest sides of humankind. The younger Eddie Erdelatz calls working as a police officer a “fraternal order,” one that forms a brotherhood and bond among fellow officers like no other profession. The stories of danger and duty you will hear in this piece are not uncommon, but represent the experiences of police officers across the country, and their call to protect and serve-  no matter the cost.