White Cops Report Feeling Unsafe Around Large Numbers Of People They've Made Feel Unsafe

 "I feel claustrophobic; like there's no way out." Those are the words of veteran beat cop, Stu Thompson. He, among countless other white law enforcement officers, has reported feeling unsafe surrounded by large numbers of locals. "I don't know who I can trust anymore," said another officer, Brett Smith. Reports of this kind have increased in rapid succession since mid-August of 2014 and particularly so in urban areas around the country.

 With the recent spur of rioting and looting in various cities around the U.S., officers like Thompson and Smith have been pulled away from their families and home lives to answer the call of the sacred patch. "Protect and serve, that's what we're here to do," said Officer Smith. "But sometimes I worry that maybe I won't make it out of these wild nights in one piece."

 Having had to resort to military-grade weaponry to deal with the overwhelming opposition, local officials and SWAT officers alike have shared in the fear of defeat. "This isn't just some unarmed teenager we're talking about or a 20-something with a fake sword; no, those types of situations are easily remedied with handheld firearms," said SWAT commander, Arnold Carlyle. "What we've got now requires tanks, tear gas, you name it."

 Frightening to say the least, but citizens have still come forward to show their support. Supporters have opened charities for officers who have found themselves inadvertently caught in the spotlight of this chaos. One officer, Phillip Reilly, is proud that people have stood up for him and his fellow 'boys-in-blue.' "It gives me hope that there are people out there who are still on our side in these hard times. But hey, at least we can get some over-time in [laugh]." Well, it gives us hope that Officer Reilly is able to see the silver lining.