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		Brian_K_White on March 28, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Crime scene investigators learn to dowse for the d... What else do you expect when you have IQ tests to prevent anyone that's too smart from being a cop?

hackernewds on March 28, 2022 [–]

Mind elaborating?

lalopalota on March 28, 2022 | | [–]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/court-oks-barring-high-iqs-cops/st...

"... on the theory that those who scored too high could get bored with police work and leave soon after undergoing costly training."

Deukhoofd on March 28, 2022 | | [–]

https://abcnews.go.com/US/court-oks-barring-high-iqs-cops/st...

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