Thread for Things That Made You Frown Today

[drauz]

Technology, surprisingly, has advanced a lot in 12 years. That man who was hired in 2005 wouldn't be touched by anyone today.

"But a lack of coordination among law enforcement agencies, opposition from police executives and unions, and an absence of federal guidance have meant that in many cases police departments do not know the background of prospective officers if they fail to disclose a troubled work history."

That simply isn't true anymore.

Citation needed. That article seems to contradict you on every point.

"The Justice Department, which gave the association about $200,000 to start the database in 2009, no longer funds it. The department declined to explain why it had dropped its support, but a spokesman said the goal was “ensuring that our nation’s law enforcement agencies have the necessary resources to identify the best qualified candidates to protect and serve communities.”

"He said that while his group was investigating hiring practices in St. Louis County, Mo., after Mr. Brown’s death, it found that officers facing severe discipline and possible termination in many agencies were routinely allowed to resign to avoid a record of having been fired.

“They could then join another area department,” Mr. Wexler said."