Replies(2) The researchers compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 30 key indicators of police-friendliness. (Shutterstock) CONNECTICUT — In 1962, Congress established May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Although it might not have quite the ring of Shark Week, or get as much love as Administrative Professionals Day, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Just in time for Police Week 2021, personal finance website WalletHub wrangled the data to determine the best states to be a cop, and found that Connecticut ranked second, behind only California.