Posted on 08/26/2014 3:07:18 AM PDT by markomalley
Stupid, yes. But only to us and our worldview.
It shows that we’ve reached a point with identity politics where community leaders like Sharpton can say stuff like this, publicly, and not be challenged on it.
In the event that the physical evidence exonerates the cop, precluding any sort of prosecution, Sharpton’s words and the complete lack of any alternative to them being presented to his target audience virtually guarantees more violence, rioting and bloodshed.
It’s not, I think, going to work out as they expect it to. I don’t think the rest of the population has reached the point where threats of further riots/violence can successfully be used as coercion. At least in a broad sense (wimps like Gov. Nixon excepted). If anything, I’d expect the rest of the public to be increasingly fed up with it, giving rise to an increasing “bring it, a**holes” mentality.
Da Rev should remember that he who seeks revenge should dig two graves.
Food for thought.
Of all the the thirty or so nearby municipalities around Ferguson, less than five are run by black police chiefs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICANT
AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years of age, or applicant must reach their 21st birthday by the time of completion of the Academy training course.
RESIDENCY: Must be a citizen of the United States.
EDUCATION: Documentary proof of high school education or presentation of a “State High School Equivalency” certificate, with accompanying score sheet.
VISION: Vision in each eye must be correctable to 20/20.
ARREST RECORD: Must be free from conviction of a Felony. A Class “A” Misdemeanor conviction will be cause for immediate dismissal, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: Must possess a valid Operator’s License by date of employment by a police agency and have five (5) or less points charged against his/her driving record at the time of application for the program.
MILITARY: Must have an Honorable discharge, or Under Honorable Conditions discharge if having served in the military.
The following types of illegal drug use or possession will be considered automatic disqualifiers in the pre-employment selection process for Commissioned Police Officer, Reserve Police Officer, Civilian Police Recruit, and all other Civilian position applicants;
1) Failure to divulge to the police department during the selection process, any information about illegal personal drug use or drug possession.
2) Any illegal adult use or possession of a controlled substance including marijuana, within one (1) year prior to employment.
3) Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in the capacity of a police officer.
The disqualification of a Commissioned Police Officer, Reserve Police Officer, Civilian Police Recruit, and all other Civilian candidates for the following types of illegal drug use or possession will be considered in relationship to the overall background of that individual;
1) Any illegal juvenile use or possession of a drug.
2) Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug that does not meet the criteria of the automatic disqualifiers specified above.
3) Any taking or using of another person’s prescription drugs or medication.
All information obtained during the selection process is confidential and will not be released to a candidate or others, except as authorized by an applicant.
And last but not least
Recommended Entry Level Physical Agility Standards Run 1.5 Miles: Must run 29 laps on an indoor track within the maximum time allowed Sit-ups: Must be completed within one minute - proper form Push-ups: Must be completed within one minute - proper form.
How many thugs wanna be's can be cops?
” Recommended Entry Level Physical Agility Standards Run 1.5 Miles: Must run 29 laps on an indoor track within the maximum time allowed Sit-ups: Must be completed within one minute - proper form Push-ups: Must be completed within one minute - proper form.”
My son did this at age 44.(Long story)
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You know what is sad?
The requirements to enter many of the academies are not the same to be a police officer thereby creating a glut of substandard candidates they know will be hired by substandard police agencies.
And there are more than a few agencies in that area who cannot and will not do a thorough background check on their applicants.
I know and throw in Affirmative Action, military hardware and a lack of common sense and you have a mess.
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