Following recent high-profile police brutality incidents, the United States law enforcement officers are under more of a spotlight than usual, WalletHub reports.
As recent incidents have sparked controversial conversations regarding law enforcement, WalletHub analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 30 key indicators of police-friendliness.
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The overall ranking of each state and the District of Columbia was determined by score.
Rankings were also distributed in three categories – “Opportunity & Competition,” “Law Enforcement Training Requirements,” and “Job Hazards & Protections.”
Texas, which was recognized for the fifth-most law enforcement officers per capita, ranked 7th, 38th, and 34th, in the respective categories.
Overall, Texas took the No. 12 on the list.
Ranking in the top 10 states to pursue a law enforcement career are:
1. California
2. Connecticut
3. Maryland
4. District of Columbia
5. Ohio
6. Illinois
7. Colorado
8. Washington
9. Georgia
10. Minnesota
According to WalletHub, the worst states to be a police officer in are:
42. Alabama
43. South Carolina
44. Mississippi
45. Arkansas
46. Alaska
47. West Virginia
48. Louisiana
49. Kentucky
50. Nevada
51. Hawaii