The killing of Dallas police officer Darron Burks reminds a city of the deep pain of losing officers and the great sacrifice they make.
to a city. It is a strike at each of us, at our safety, our sense of public order, our hope for peaceful lives.
It is also a reminder. There are men and women whose job is to face danger each day so that the rest of us can enjoy the order and peace we need to go about our days and to go to sleep at night without fear.The news that broke late last night hit with a painful shock and a recollection that we live in a dangerous world of violent people who are willing to inflict the worst harm on others.One officer is dead. His name is Darron Burks. He was 46 years old.
We understand his feelings. We don’t have many words either, but we feel that something must be said even if, in a moment like this, it’s hard to know what to say or how to say it. We can say this. Police work has come in for rough treatment in the culture in recent years. Police officers were once afforded broad respect in society for the sacrifices they make each day. They were given some deference and regard in exchange for the long hours, the low pay and the danger always lurking at the next call. They were the heroes of TV shows and the people kids dressed up as for Halloween.Bad policing gets a lot of attention, and it deserves it.
So maybe we can take this moment and see that a badge is really something else. It is a mark of a social promise, a pledge of protection and service, a symbol that deserves a city’s respect and regard.. Dallas Morning News editorials are written by the paper's Editorial Board and serve as the voice and view of the paper. The board considers a broad range of topics and is overseen by the Editorial Page Editor.
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