Washington State law enforcement is well regarded. King County Sheriffs Office, Seattle PD and Washington State Patrol are probably the largest agencies in the state. I have friends who are past and present cops. Cost of living is such that many commute in from much further areas.
Was an article in the last 2 years about the Washington State Patrol and how the average level of experience in District 2, in and around Seattle, is very low because as WSP troopers gain a few years experience, they exercise it and transfer to another District where the cost of living is much cheaper.
One guy I know on Bellevue PD has told me a lot of the new guys coming on their department are living out around Enumclaw or beyond. He's also told me retirement bennies tend to be a little better among a lot of the Eastside PDs.
And, you have access to some top notch advanced training.
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