That’s not even a remotely objective study. A self-reported anonymous online poll of people who claim to be hiring managers reported what they “believe” about their company’s hiring practices.

Fair point. That is another possible explanation.

I found this bit very telling:

The officer ran down other departments I might end up in: Prosecutions, Removal Coordination Unit, or Detention. The point being that I should not expect to be a badass street officer on Day 1. “I have so many guys that come over to me, they’re like, ‘I’m gonna put cuffs on somebody. I’m gonna arrest somebody.’ Well, you need to master this first and then we’ll see about getting you on the field.”

I told him that I was fine with office work—with my analyst background, it seemed like a better fit for my skill set anyway. His attitude shift was subtle, but instant and unmistakable; this was the wrong attitude and the wrong answer. “Just to be upfront, the goal is to put as many guns and badges out in the field as possible,” he said.

“Don’t expect to be beating heads on day one. But if beating heads isn’t what you’re signing up for, you’re probably not who we want.”

Interesting. Apparently the recruiters are gaming the system, too. They’re probably getting a piece of that sweet-sweet signing bonus.

Steve Cohen sounds like one of the more reasonable and together US Reps I’ve seen comment on these issues. Good for him!

Seeing as he was casually standing in the street immediately after, I’m going to put on my shocked face.

With all the people that keep trying to run ICE agents over with their cars it’s amazing that none of them have actually been hit yet.