What are the rewards of being a cop?

In addition to offering a competitive salary, most states provide generous medical, dental, and vision coverage, top-notch retirement plans, 2-5 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick leave, holiday bonus pay, yearly uniform allowance, bilingual bonuses, among other perks.

Why are police pensions so high?

Police pension scheme contributions are difficult to afford, why are they so high? This recognises the nature of a career in policing. However, it also means that those benefits are likely to be payable for a longer period of time between retirement and death and are therefore valuable and expensive to provide/fund.