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Lee-Lee

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9. That doesn't change that the Chiefs position is a political hire

Reply to JJChambers (Reply #6)

Sat May 31, 2014, 10:07 AM

May 2014

Or more accurately, a political appointment.

The elected officials making the hiring decision can pretty much make any decision they choose, and are not bound by civil service or other rules.

There are controversial choices made when hiring chiefs of police all the time. It's no secret that progressive city councils and mayors hire progressive chiefs and conservative politicians hire conservative chiefs.

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Jury awards white Police Lieutenant 1.35m in racial discrimination lawsuit [View all] JJChambers May 2014 OP

That's a hefty settlement... Ballast_Point May 2014 #1

I'm not sure JJChambers May 2014 #2

That's not institutional racism, that's a police force trying to cover it's ass by hiring out of ... uponit7771 May 2014 #3

I could see for other promotions, maybe, but chief? Lee-Lee May 2014 #4

It sounds like there was a testing and interview process JJChambers May 2014 #6

That doesn't change that the Chiefs position is a political hire Lee-Lee May 2014 #9

Political or not, I don't think racial discrimination should be allowed. JJChambers May 2014 #10

This is one institution gollygee May 2014 #5

The idea that racism requires an institution is relatively new... Ballast_Point May 2014 #7

Do you think the idea has merit? Or is it BS? JJChambers May 2014 #8

Institutional racism is certainly a thing.. Ballast_Point May 2014 #11

In Florida, underqualified people are always getting promoted to jobs. Baitball Blogger May 2014 #12

What you know means little compared to who you know :( JJChambers May 2014 #13

Or more to the point, "are you willing to look the other way for the "right" people." Baitball Blogger May 2014 #14

It was an unfortunate mistake, yes, but I don't think it was institutional racism, IMO. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #15