“I would imagine that it's a little less dangerous than other places, but being a police officer anywhere is a dangerous job.”

— Scott Pirtle, day-care provider, Eudora

“I would say it's easier than in the big city. They have to deal with the same thing, but there is a lot less.”

— Chris Chingren, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“It's pretty easy here compared to where I'm from.”

— Khara Avila, assistant manager, Garden City

“I would say yes, because they have to respond to domestic calls, and they never know how dangerous it will be.”

— Jessica Brumm, guest service coordinator, Lawrence