Texas, I was a cop too, CMPD. Once you get away from all the bs, politics, paper work, dealing with whining stupid people, you will not miss it at all. At least I don't. The pay for the first few years at a regional sux tho. But as a captain at Eagle will make a little over $130 this year. And if you do truly miss being on the force, become a reserve officer somewhere. I have actually flown with a couple of guys who do that. It is the pay for the first couple of years I would be worried about. Good luck to you.