I was a Police Officer for a little over 25 years (flying one the side) retired then 4.5 years at Mesa (yes it sucked but, I will say no one ever punched me or ever pulled a knife or gun on me at mesa) then 7 great months a Air Tran until I was furloughed of 9/3.
During both jobs I have encountered many Police Officers that flew and a few Airline Pilots that were Reserve Officers.

Cop=good stable career bad job
Pilot=great job bad career