I am glad someone wrote into The Day, "Some good karma might benefit cops," (Oct. 21), to suggest therapy for police officers.

This is not to imply that they are psychologically ill, but instead that they are in a profession that warrants it. When you have the responsibility of carrying a gun and being called upon by society when things go wrong, you must face huge challenges in decision making. Imagine going to work each day and having to ask yourself, "Does this person have a weapon? Do they mean to hurt me or someone else? Can I trust what they say or do?"

I believe men and women of the police force would not only benefit from regular group therapy with competent counsel, but deserve it.