A new study by Wallethub ranks Texas 8th in the union for best states to become a police officer.

The study factored in opportunity, competition, job hazards, protection and quality of life as model for the study, with Texas in the top 50 percent throughout all criteria, setting the state as a top contender for law enforcement career opportunities.

For the Kyle Police Department, competition in Central Texas for law enforcement positions is an ever-present reality.

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