What would it feel like to put on an undershirt, layered with a bulletproof vest, uniform, boots, and heavy utility belt, and then holster a radio and gun - in all types of weather? Then go de-escalate volatile situations?
Now imagine doing so for nine hours a day, sometimes longer if you're in the middle of an active situation at the end of your shift.
Would you manage that with a cool head and compassionate heart?
Vermont State Trooper Nader Hashim - a candidate for Windham-4 state representative - has done so with positive intention day after day, year after year.