What if the rest of your life had to be about the worst thing you ever did?

Would you feel that society cares about you or believes in your ability to do better? Do cops understand that they play a role in exacerbating recidivism and crime rates? Are cops always aware of when they're racially profiling someone? Do cops get feel their authority is challenged when someone knows their rights and won't roll down their window or get out when they know they don't legally have to?