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Police officers are screened in a way that intentionally prevents people with exceptionally low IQs from entering the field.

• doc_ick 4mo ago
  Source?
• arthurofbabylon 4mo ago
  It is the job given to low status men who cannot qualify for other jobs. Every society deals with its low status men in some form or another — in many US regions it is becoming a cop, in Russia it is being sent to war, historically it was being sent to the mines.
  • tptacek 4mo ago
    No? It's significantly harder to become a police officer than a truck driver or a skilled tradesperson, and, in particular, in most departments there's an actual higher ed requirement.
    • eth0up 4mo ago
      In Sarasota FL, if I remember correctly, since about 2009-ish, Police need either a two-year degree, or military service. Judging from my personal observations and encounters, more than a few had/have well deserved degrees. The prior Chief had a masters, I think from the FBI National Academy. Did a lot of good for the city, compared to what they had before. I know the criteria does vary wildly though, throughout the country. But in many places, one can find some seriously sharp officers, and a few mighty good ones here and there too. Things are a wee bit different a few miles south in Port Charlotte though. Also, I was, for unknown reasons, under the impression tptacek had taken hiatus around here. Half glad I was mistaken.
      • tptacek 4mo ago
        HALF?!
        • eth0up 4mo ago
          Ja man. We had enough trouble with a small handful of HN monsters chewing up perfectly innocent threads. Now we have LLMs on the loose too. Soon mortals won't be able to leave a comment anywhere without risking limbs. Life is getting tough for lowbrows. Half is generous.
  • hollerith 4mo ago
    Is that really true? It's not super high status, for sure, but many police departments in the US require every officer to have a bachelors degree. And the pay is higher than average.
    • doc_ick 3mo ago
      I doubt it.