I've always wanted to work in law enforcement and advance my career to become a detective. Unfortunately, for many reasons, I tend to pick up another job when the chips are down. I'm in med school currently. One of my patients, a chief of police, has somehow reignited my love for LE. Should I ditch med school and focus on my true calling? Salary does not matter to me as long as I am diligent about spending my money. Any advice is appreciated.

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There’s is so much to unpack in your question. Coming from someone with 28yr of police exper (13yr in invest), it can be a rewarding, yet a soul crushing career.
So, consider the following:
- how well do I handle stress
- do I need praise
- Am I willing to spend 5-10 yrs doing patrol before promotion to Det?
- Sm dept have less Det opportunity but more time to work cases
- Lg dept may have more Det spots, but because they specialize, it could take a long time to get which spot you want

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