Originally Posted by
mike734
If you have the desire to be a cop be a fire fighter instead.
That's like saying if you have the desire to be a pilot be a attorney instead... that adds nothing to the original post.
To the original Op, being a LEO is different and the same as being a pilot at the same time. It's paramilitary in structure, there is a uniform, and there is a command structure. Pilots and LEO's always prepare and train for worse case scenarios. Stress is part of both jobs. I've met more cops who became pilots than pilots that became cops...
Biggest advantage with being an LEO is the retirement, different experiences every daily and money can be pretty good depending who and where you work. And if you like guns, there is nothing like free ammo and range time whenever you want. Every agency is different so experiences can vary (just like the airlines).