Judge Rules That Police Can Bar High I.Q. Scores

[DaveDragon]

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A06E2DB143DF93AA3575AC0A96F958260

[zippy_gg]

I always knew I was too darn smart for my own good...! :rolleyes: :D

[Bobnoxous]

It's interesting to note that New London, CT is the city that took people's homes for a private development, and the court ruled that that was okay, that a "public use" meant any use that might benefit the locallity in any way, including private businesses, and to hell with property rights (Kelo v. city of New London (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelo_v._New_London)). It seems the courts in that area work hard to find a way to justify the state's actions, and twist the law to fit.

It's silly to say it's not discrimination if the test is applied across the board. It's not discrimination if all black people are barred, or women, or people with the name Bob Weber? Ludicrous. How do these judges make it through law school.

Maybe the whole city is run by crooks and ignoramouses. Maybe a cop that's too intelligent would make the police chief look stupid, and he might take the mayor's job. How hard could that be?

BTW, that development in New London is completely bust, and the city has lost a lot of money. I bet they still think it was worth it.

[KMC1]

Um... Am I understanding this correctly??? We DON'T want SMART Police officers??? :confused:
This is INSANE.........

[EricSuz]

Should we file this under suspicions confirmed?

[bigbear]

Golly Gee, maybe those glazed eyes aren't from eating to many donuts :D

[jayjacobson]

Hate to sound like a broken record AGAIN, BUT this is what happens when you have worthless hacks (politicians) running a police department instead of police officers. Imagine telling someone, "sorry you're too smart. We have no use for you!"

So we don't need a smart officer in crime trend analysis? We don't need a smart officer to fly a helicopter? But we'll never pass up a SUCK-ASS, will we?!

[shadowofshoe]

My understanding of the "too smart" logic is that MANY PD depts believe that if one is "too" smart, they will become bored w/the job.

Mike

[Bobnoxous]

My understanding of the "too smart" logic is that MANY PD depts believe that if one is "too" smart, they will become bored w/the job.

MikePeople get bored in a lot of jobs. I would suspect that being a cop gives more excitement than most.

I have a hard time believing it's not just that they want people who will do what they're told, no questions asked. With some of today's laws, that can be important to the command structure. I really don't know, but it's hard to believe that doesn't play into it.

[jayjacobson]

My understanding of the "too smart" logic is that MANY PD depts believe that if one is "too" smart, they will become bored w/the job.
Well, Mike, I'm a complete MORON and I STILL get bored (sometimes, at least)! :D
....I have a hard time believing it's not just that they want people who will do what they're told, no questions asked....
Bob, you just swerved right into it! The cold hard truth, baby. Unfortunately, leaders are much less valued than followers. Independent thinkers with a "can do" attitude are often NOT welcome. With all the crazy things going on in our communities today, which must be dealt with, leadership is more necessary than ever. Part of leadership is doing what needs to be done and making tough decisions, even though it might not be popular or PC. Part of leadership is having the balls to talk plain, explaining what you did and why you did it. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio generally is one of the best leaders in law enforcement, today.