Quote (datajunky @ Nov 20 2009 05:40pm)
Cops used to be cops.
Now they are only accepting applicants with a lower than average IQ and turning them into enforcement officers.
They are there to collect a paycheck for enforcing the invisible whips (fines, violations, etc etc which are occurring at an increasing rate now) to each of you slaves.
Yes, I just called you a slave.
Prove me wrong.
Quote (Gthumb420 @ Nov 20 2009 10:56pm)
@bold
that is not true.
they changed that law and now most require you to have a college degree ranging 2-4 years.
but that may be the case in other countries..
I've never heard of either as law or practice.
I have seen a study that showed, most normal officers that actually hold the job for a long times are of average intelligence. Too low and they could not seem to get it down and too high usually couldn't handle the work environment. On the other hand, detective almost always have higher than average intelligence. Off hand going through the many friends I have from High School who became officers, it is right on the money.
Many officers are given a bad rap because of their behavior. The problem is they are subject to the worst that humanity has to offer on a daily basis and never know if they are coming home alive at the end of the day. That is quite a burden for the average person to face daily. I also would put it out there, to remember those things are likely on their mind as they pull you over or stop to confront you on something. Starting with a bad attitude, likely will only heighten their fears and escalate the situation.