In the current political climate, I think there is an interesting catch-22 for anyone who applies for a cop job in a major urban city which is controlled by Democrats: if you are squared away enough to pass the pre-employment tests and psychological exam, you really should be sharp enough not to even apply to one of these agencies. The politically appointed brass, and the left wing politicians that control them, will be the first to throw you under the bus when something looks a bit amiss on some bystander’s cell phone camera. And anyone that wants to go to work for a PD that has gotten rid of qualified immunity, really lacks the common sense and good judgement to be a cop. (Flame away, if you wish..... most of the old guys here will likely agree.) I think there are still great places to be a cop, be able to do good Police work, and be supported by your Brass and the entire community (minus the crooks and gangsters, of course) but big cities run by Democrats, especially in solidly Blue states, ain’t it. IMHO, Youngsters today, especially if you are willing to move, should be looking at medium to large PD’s or Sheriff’s Departments in places like ND, SD, Wyoming, Idaho, Florida, TN, Arkansas, etc.... those states should stay solidly red at least for the next 20 years or more. NYPD, and with no qualified immunity? Fuggagetabout-it!
