Baffert Fined

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Do you guys realize how few policeman at a local level have college educations? State police tend to be educated more often than not and once you get to a federal level they are all educated well. But local yokel barney Fifes are about as bright as a 5 watt bulb.

Mike,
It's not so much that you need a college education to be a good police officer, but so many guys cross that fine line between assertive and aggressive...the macho aspects can overcome compassion, reason and ability to understand at times. A cop has to be many things...he/she must be tough and physically skilled when need be, he/she must react quickly at times and make critical decisions with very little to go on...but he/she must be able to take a step back and analyze situations, show restraint and compassion...sometimes even turn a "blind-eye" to some things. There are manuals and SOP's to follow but no real absolutes on the street. It's one of the toughest jobs in the world and certainly among the least appreciated...