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[-] Sheeple@lemmy.world 101 points 2 years ago

Fun fact. Cops on average have lower IQ and often fail literacy tests. Furthermore it appears that critical thinking is discouraged in the job, with candidates being selected who lack critical thinking abilities over those that have them.

[-] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 51 points 2 years ago

We need to have a chat about your definition of "fun".

[-] Shiggles@sh.itjust.works 32 points 2 years ago

Certain departments specifically have IQ tests, in order to ensure you aren’t smart enough to easily get a better job elsewhere.

[-] CmdrShepard@lemmy.one 24 points 2 years ago

I think it's more nefarious than that. Many departments want a good 'ol boys club where they're the ultimate authority and they want their officers to fall in line rather than question department actions.

[-] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

This internet myth has got to die. ONE case in ONE department, a quarter century ago, does not mean it's a practice.

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/09/nyregion/metro-news-briefs-connecticut-judge-rules-that-police-can-bar-high-iq-scores.html

[-] XEAL@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

It sounds like this could be applied to the military too

[-] Sheeple@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

The military doesn't actively exclude smarter people. However they 100% prey on people who are less educated

this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2023
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