Originally Posted by
docmonkey
Do you seriously think it's better for society to have the best and the brightest applicants work as FAMs rather than in public service as real police officers who actually confront criminals, serve citizens and interact with the public, improving safety in measurable ways?
You want the "best and brightest" in any position where the employee has the ability to influence your life and liberty. Be it at the 4 way stop at 1st and Broadway, or at 41,000 feet.