To test or not to test? What is the best way to choose a leader?

Having spent 25 years in the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), it truly astounds me when disingenuous entities continually try to pull the wool over people's eyes. Most police departments utilize a formalized test to promote leaders. While I don't think it is always a great indicator, it does give a person a fair chance at getting promoted. This article speaks to the internal problems within the NJSP regarding its promotional system. It is my hope that they get this problem fixed before the adjoining lawsuits bankrupt the State of New Jersey.


http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/in_major_shift_nj_state_police_change_promotion_pr.html

The recent shooting in South Carolina is just an example of how much work that still needs to be done in the law enforcement profession. There is absolutely no excuse for this police officer's actions. (PERIOD). This should be the easiest murder trial in history. Let's see if the criminal justice system gets this one right.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/us/south-carolina-officer-is-charged-with-murder-in-black-mans-death.html?_r=0