keenly_disinterested t1_iwut7ju wrote
There is absolutely no way a person experiencing what these cops did during the chase will not have a strong emotional response--it's inevitable. What is not inevitable is the way these cops responded to their emotions. Incidents like this make a strong case for pre-service psychological testing to determine if a person has the right mentality to serve as a cop. Trouble is, people with the right mentality probably don't want to be cops.
screechplank t1_iwuvj61 wrote
In some places they also don't want highly intelligent cops. There is a literal cap on intelligence. If you're too smart you won't be accepted.
ItilityMSP t1_iwv35kf wrote
They don't want people who question the status quo.
PepticBurrito t1_iww3ftd wrote
> Incidents like this make a strong case for pre-service psychological testing to determine if a person has the right mentality to serve as a cop.
Departments actually already do that. They’re just purposely selecting for people with very low emotional awareness and low intelligence.
keenly_disinterested t1_iww5tek wrote
I think SOME departments screen. A smaller agency like the Hardin County Sheriff's Department may not. If it does, it clearly did not screen to determine how someone might react in situations like this.
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rddman t1_ix0h4t9 wrote
> Incidents like this make a strong case for pre-service psychological testing to determine if a person has the right mentality to serve as a cop.
The right mentality according to recruiters is one that assumes every member of the public is a threat until proven otherwise.
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