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My dad was a cop
nemesisenforcer
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for a number of years, but quit when he realized he had an IQ over 100.
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oh boy, here we go again...
No sir, I didn't have nary a chance to go to college and * my deegreee in, what you call it, house builden? Oh , yeah, arkitekture and deezine.
No sirree, gots me a badge and a gun and imma gonna save 'de world.
The real discussion here should be, is it true or flase?
Whatever the case let the chips fall where they may.
Well I have read and heard that police agencies do not hire the smartest of the smart because they want drones who will follow orders.
The real discussion here should be, is it true or flase?Sorry, but misspelling in a post which calls other's intelligence into question is just too funny to pass up. [:D]
Love how people think we are stupid when we have to know the law so well that we must make an informed decision in seconds that lawyers will get to research for years while they go through all the law books and second guess our decision.
Haha you took bait hook line and sinker. Obvious trolling here.
I do understand why people like to give police such a hard time. They get all defensive to easy.
Jeff I'm a oilfield worker. Could you imagine the ulcers I would have if I got all defensive every time someone took a shot at the oilfield?
I guess my IQ of 135 over-qualified me, but I still like what I do.
They can't possibly end well, and we get those who bash cops, and the Mods bragging about how smart they are, and others who don't believe them, and those who claim others are dumb and then can't even spell "false" correctly. It's just ugly.
Now what's going to happen is a Mod will come in, make his editorial comment, then lock the thread so no one can disagree with him, then he'll sit back with a smug look on his face and relish his power.
IBTL.
So I guess we are just a family of * Cops![B)]
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Court OKs Barring High IQs for Cops
NEW LONDON, Conn
A man whose bid to become a police officer was rejected after he scored too high on an intelligence test has lost an appeal in his federal lawsuit against the city.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York upheld a lower court's decision that the city did not discriminate against Robert Jordan because the same standards were applied to everyone who took the test.
"This kind of puts an official face on discrimination in America against people of a certain class," Jordan said today from his Waterford home. "I maintain you have no more control over your basic intelligence than your eye color or your gender or anything else."
He said he does not plan to take any further legal action.
Jordan, a 49-year-old college graduate, took the exam in 1996 and scored 33 points, the equivalent of an IQ of 125. But New London police interviewed only candidates who scored 20 to 27, on the theory that those who scored too high could get bored with police work and leave soon after undergoing costly training.
The average score nationally for police officers is 21 to 22, the equivalent of an IQ of 104, or just a little above average.
Jordan alleged his rejection from the police force was discrimination. He sued the city, saying his civil rights were violated because he was denied equal protection under the law.
But the U.S. District Court found that New London had "shown a rational basis for the policy." In a ruling dated Aug. 23, the 2nd Circuit agreed. The court said the policy might be unwise but was a rational way to reduce job turnover.
Jordan has worked as a prison guard since he took the test.
Police Applicant's IQ Too High for the Job
Fargo, ND - Police applicant Norman T. Griswald was told last week that he was rejected by the police department's hiring board because his scores on the entry level police exam were too high. The results of Griswald's IQ test indicated an IQ 155 - a full 15 points above what is commonly considered "genius." The hiring board stated most law enforcement officers nation wide have an average IQ of between 98 and 105.
Lt. Jim Gamble, who sits on the board, said the police policy might be unwise but is a rational way to reduce employee turnover. "The department's theory is that Mr. Griswald would get bored with police work and leave soon after undergoing intensive and costly police training," Gamble said.
Griswald, who is 29 years old, has a photographic memory and still holds the State High School wrestling record for most pins. He currently works at City-Wide Pawn and moonlights part time at the Yellow Cab Company. He said he always wanted to be a Fargo cop but will now have to consider taking a job as a tower sniper presently being offered by the Dept. of Corrections.
http://www.policeone.com/bizarre/articles/3467939-Cardboard-cop-credited-with-collar-Recruit-too-smart-for-academy-class/
Unlike some articles posted here, this is real. Notice the average IQ for cops is "only" 104. And that is the average, which means lots of them are lower than that. Not surprising, since most police depts only require a high school diploma or GED.
The average score nationally for police officers is 21 to 22, the equivalent of an IQ of 104, or just a little "above average".
Jordan has worked as a prison guard since he took the test.
There is plenty of evidence that Griswald is actually an idiot, he wanted to be a cop in Fargo, ND. [;)]
for a number of years, but quit when he realized he had an IQ over 100.
Now this is funny!!!! The ONLY people that worship cops are themselves and their family!!! By the way, NUNN,it didn't take me 3 years to realize being a cop was a waste of life. I really couldn't believe how egotistical cops really are, so I gave it a chance to see if I was wrong. I WASN'T!!!!!!!!
Well My Dad was a cop for 33 yrs, my brother for 30 yrs, and I am on 26 yrs. I will not be going any further as I was Injuried in the line of duty saving the lifes of two young kids who's father was trying to kill them. I saved the kids but was hit and drug by the father's vehicle. I was drug for 35 feet and only broke loose when my body hit another car on the roadway knocking me loose.
So I guess we are just a family of * Cops![B)]
Thank you, Sir!
for a number of years, but quit when he realized he had an IQ over 100.
You actually mean until his neighbors got tired of him stealing their money.
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Yep she is so cute, I would eat the corn out of her...oops
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quote:Originally posted by gesshots
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She is HOT [8D][8D][8D]
Yep she is so cute, I would eat the corn out of her...oops
Now Steve settle down.[:D][:D]
for a number of years, but quit when he realized he had an IQ over 100.
Well he was a dumdazz to start with[:)]
Love how people think we are stupid when we have to know the law so well that we must make an informed decision in seconds that lawyers will get to research for years while they go through all the law books and second guess our decision.
It must be all the study time you guys get sitting on your butt doing nothing and collecting a paycheck [;)]
You are a lawyer, so you must have contact with police. What is it about police that rubs you the wrong way?
Honest question, as I'm retired, live under a rock..and therefore have no contact with any P.D.
Joe
Well, SOMEBODY just seriously skinned his ignorance!
If I were that ignorant, I would try to keep mum in public, I think!
quote:Originally posted by john w
[ It must be all the study time you guys get sitting on your butt doing nothing and collecting a paycheck [;)]
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Originally posted by john w
[ It must be all the study time you guys get sitting on your butt doing nothing and collecting a paycheck
Posted by - UNIVERSITY50 on 05/03/2012 11:32:35 AM
UNIVERSITY50, I salute you sir! My six weeks off work due to a concussion pales in comparison!
quote:Originally posted by hunter86004
I think it would be great being a cop. Ya get to deal with the same type of idiots and dregs of society on a daily basis for most of your career. Sounds like a fun job.
quote:Originally posted by nemesisenforcer
for a number of years, but quit when he realized he had an IQ over 100.
Now this is funny!!!! The ONLY people that worship cops are themselves and their family!!! By the way, NUNN,it didn't take me 3 years to realize being a cop was a waste of life. I really couldn't believe how egotistical cops really are, so I gave it a chance to see if I was wrong. I WASN'T!!!!!!!!
Some people should engage their brains before posting.
quote:Originally posted by Navybat
quote:Originally posted by partisan
quote:Originally posted by nemesisenforcer
for a number of years, but quit when he realized he had an IQ over 100.
Now this is funny!!!! The ONLY people that worship cops are themselves and their family!!! By the way, NUNN,it didn't take me 3 years to realize being a cop was a waste of life. I really couldn't believe how egotistical cops really are, so I gave it a chance to see if I was wrong. I WASN'T!!!!!!!!
Some people should engage their brains before posting.
Seems to me he made a brief statement to get you guys all riled up.
I know the intent, and I disagree fully, but he didn't violate any rules.
Did I mention I can't stand attorney's?[:0][:D]