Eventually one of the hires made today as a beat officer is going to have to become the "chief of police" and I kind of want that person to be as smart as possi

Eventually one of the hires made today as a beat officer is going to have to become the "chief of police" and I kind of want that person to be as smart as possible. Maybe the solution is a faster track for those that show promise on the job. The officers who demonstrate superior police work should be promoted faster.