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Originally Posted by Tom_PM
I just want to say that the cop in the gas station who shot at that guy 4 times when he turned "aggressively" to get his drivers license as ordered also claimed he was in fear for his life. That's not the issue.
IQ's are also not the issue. Remember in 1999 the courts ruled that police can screen applicants and deny those with higher IQ's as a way to reduce turnover.
I haven't been following this one but nothing would surprise me. Nothing at all from either side.
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A few of my good friends are cops. One of these guys is someone I have been friends with since grade school. He is a smart guy (I would assume at least of average to above average IQ) as are a good number of the officers he works with. That said, when I asked him what qualities make a good cop he said it isn't so much about IQ. That can help you write good reports and do good investigations, but on a day to day basis it all comes down to how well you can handle dealing with crazy bitches. He didn't mean just angry women, but people in general who have flipped out and are losing it. If you can keep your cool and deal with them well, you will be a good cop. If that causes you to freak out as well, you won't.
I think a lot of these cops that shoot people potentially prematurely don't handle crazy bitches well.