They say you shouldn't judge someone without walking a mile in their shoes. So we went behind the badge to find out the reality for law enforcement officers amidst the protests and riots.
While some protests, like Sunday's march in Utica, remained peaceful, many others, including one in Syracuse Saturday night, erupted into violence and chaos.
Despite what the kids are saying, a riot did not break out in Brockport. Homecoming weekend did get a little out of control when police ordered the bars to close early over safety concerns.