Posted on 09/18/2018 1:14:01 PM PDT by robowombat
Police, fire recruits quizzed about sex lives in application Local police union president Dan Hils told the Enquirer he doesn't see how questions about lawful, private matters would be relevant
CINCINNATI — Police and fire recruits in Cincinnati are being asked about their sexual history as part of an attempt to evaluate character, according to records obtained by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
The police and fire application process in Cincinnati includes questions about applicants' most unusual sex acts and how many times they've had sex outdoors.
"Have you participated in a sexual act in a public place?" Cincinnati police and fire applicants are asked in one questionnaire. "Location(s) and number of times. ... Explain each circumstance."
Local police union president Dan Hils told the Enquirer he supports questions that might indicate recruits' "law-breaking exposure" but doesn't see how questions about lawful, private matters would be relevant.
The city said in a statement that such inquiries are a small component from a comprehensive polygraph test that is used to "gauge a respondent's reactions and responses to difficult questions."
No discrimination lawsuits have been filed about the questions, but they "certainly raise eyebrows," said Mary Turocy, director of public affairs for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Turocy told the Enquirer that some questions could be problematic depending on the context, but that it boils down to whether they are relevant to the job.
Neighboring communities in southwest Ohio also ask applicants about sexual acts and urges.
Police recruits in West Chester Township are asked whether they've ever been aroused by fire. Township spokeswoman Barb Wilson said it is among the questions used to "determine their character, moral standards and ethical decision-making."
Colerain Township generally limits questions about sexual activity to illegal acts, but includes topics such as infidelity, Police Chief Mark Denney said.
"Our responsibility to the community is to learn everything about someone before handing them our badge," Denney said.
Delhi Township's police recruits are asked whether they've ever posted or transmitted naked or sexual images of themselves. Township administrator Jack Cameron told the Enquirer he thinks questions about recruits' sex lives are important to the screening process.
Cameron said Delhi Township's attorney has reviewed the questions to make sure applicants' rights are not violated.
Saving people is less important than what you do Saturday nights.
Kinksters in charge want to know who is a potential hookup and ripe for promotions vs those who are ‘vanilla’.
Is it multiple choice?
A, B, C, NOYFB?
And they are going to lie.
Q: “Have you participated in a sexual act in a public place?”
A: Depends. I’m about to tell someone to go **** themselves, does that count?
Ask the same questions of the city council.
“Have you participated in a sexual act in a public place?”
Is an amusement park considered a public place?
My answer, NOYFB!
such inquiries are a small component from a comprehensive polygraph test
Only if it’s on the roller coaster.
Sounds like a pervert is running the application process and gets his jollies on data mining such info.
A total sicko and this is his personal thing.
Psychologists are the most likely in the “medical” field to abuse their position.
Sex acts in public places are by definition no longer private matters.
Bailey and/or Jennifer?
Bailey of course.
Jennifer is too high maintenance
I’d need Mrs. Carlson’s checkbook for Jennifer level.
Bailey was prettier to me.
They have been doing this since the beginning of Policing in America. It’s a question to see how you would react under stress. The best answer is, “That is none of your business, thank you.”
And you move on. A wuss who gets bent out of shape for that question has no business being an officer.
No, detailed sexual questions to today’s degree have not been part of the history of American policing.
And this is not in an interview, it is in the polygraph process.
Refuse to answer there and the polygrapher will report you as non-cooperative (deceptive) and you are out of the process.
No one should have to discuss their sexual activities in detail for employment. Especially when it involves their wife or husband. if it isn’t cause for firing, it isn’t relevant.
Never answer an official question honestly if you can get away with lying. Simple as that. Honesty is not rewarded, and is seemingly rarely the best policy. But don’t get caught in the lie.
Ah, polygraph questions. Anyone in their right mind would just refuse to be polygraphed just on principle. Bogus, often wrong, easily fooled.
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