Originally Posted by TurboCheez

The son of a friend of mine (who spent a few thousand on flight training) had his career sights set on Delta Air Lines and suddenly changed his mind and went to work for the Phoenix Police Department, apparently a permanent decision. I notice the Pheonix Police Department is recruiting at a "pilot" job fair.

My question to all you pilots is: "Is this a common career move from pilot to law enforcement, or is it just a unique situation?"