Ald. Anthony Beale, the Chairman of the City Council Police Committee, suggests the city should eliminate one specific requirement to become a Chicago Police officer in order to increase diversity in the ranks. He says applicants should no longer be required to complete at least two years of college to get on the force.Yeah, what kind of moron would want these guys educated before we set them loose on the populace?
The reduced education requirement would "level the playing field" for minority applicants, said Beale. [More]
Tell me this doesn't remind you of the "Support Your Local Polece" PSA from "Radio Dinner" (11:43 on side 2)
Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.
[Via Mama Liberty]