1. I guess moving to the police beat would depend on other things going on in my life. If I thought I could handle the extra load – such as dealing with more authorities (police, police reports (or lack thereof), etc.), the need for more sources (witnesses, victims, specialists, etc.), the danger and just the sheer responsibility – then I probably would take the job. Not that obituaries don’t require a level of factual and emotional responsibility, it’s just that the police beat deals with crimes and misdeeds toward people, differing sides and a heavier social obligation to finding the truth. If I wasn’t feeling adventurous or motivated I would probably stay doing obituaries. It seems like interesting and rewarding work too. Also, the city that I would be working in would also play into my decision I imagine.
2. The hardest part would probably be getting used to the extra responsibilities. Also dealing with crime scenes would take some getting used to. Talking to cops and getting enough factual information – within the guidelines of the law – could prove more difficult as well.
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