California gets frequent criticism for its progressive law-enforcement polices, but a new study finds the Golden State is the best place to be a police officer.
The study by Washington, DC-based WalletHub, a financial services company, found that law-enforcement officers in California enjoy comparatively high income, have extensive opportunities for advancement, and are provided with a significant level of training and support.
California’s arch-rival Texas came in 12th, and low-tax Florida 30th in the ranking.
WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 30 key indicators of police-friendliness. The data used ranged from the median income for law-enforcement officers to police deaths per 1,000 officers to state and local police-protection expenses per capita.
Why did California rank so high? WalletHub noted that “officers are more likely to be attracted to police departments that steer clear of scandal and corruption and that are transparent with their communities.”
