Pros
Law enforcement is one of the most lucrative career options for those who do not have a degree. You are given the opportunity to work extra employment and set your own pay rate with private vendors. Houston Police Department has a multitude of different divisions that serve a wide array of different functions.
Cons
Houston Police Department's salary is no where near sufficient considering the personal liability, increasing crime rate and Houston being the 4th largest city by population in the U.S. The culture of the Houston Police Department has become highly political in recent years. They no longer go to bat for the officers and it ran like a large corporation. The profession has become less about serving the community and more about avoiding liability. The Houston Police Department views you only as a replaceable number and you are treated accordingly.