I just finished reading about a horrific incident which transpired in the state of Maryland that would make your stomach turn, regardless of which side of the LEO aisle or argument you're on. For starters, it makes the Rodney King fiasco look like a walk in the park in terms of brutality and those involved. Not only is it a tragedy for the victim's wife, who is now a widow, but also for the family of each the alleged 52 officers involved because they are now victims of someone else's poor judgement and lack of control.
My question is this: do the larger departments or state agencies conduct annual psychological evaluations, like the mental evaluation you must pass to become an officer, and if they don't, why not?
I only ask because it would seem like such a battery of tests would determine whether or not someone was about to come unscrewed and potentially create a major catastrophe.
I did not post the link to the incident because I don't want this to become an anti-LEO bashfest and also because this incident occurred in 2010.
My question is this: do the larger departments or state agencies conduct annual psychological evaluations, like the mental evaluation you must pass to become an officer, and if they don't, why not?
I only ask because it would seem like such a battery of tests would determine whether or not someone was about to come unscrewed and potentially create a major catastrophe.
I did not post the link to the incident because I don't want this to become an anti-LEO bashfest and also because this incident occurred in 2010.
