It's a little hard to tell with the vests, but three out of four look at least overweight, and the fit guy went in last. First guy looks like he might have some muscle with his fat, second guy goes in fast so can't really tell, but looks fat, and third guy...third guy looks like he got worn out going up the three front steps.
It's just insane to me. I get individual people getting fat. But an organization such as police should, in an even halfway functional society...simply not select those people. It's not hard. Just hire nonfat people. There's an inherent selection bias that makes it possible for zero percent of the your cops to be fat, if that was something the departments cared about.
If memory serves, there was a bit of scandal several years back when it was found American police departments chose against intelligence. Too high of an IQ, job isn't for you.
I'd wager for every cop that is smartly bulking for advantage there is another fat guy who just claims that to be the case.
Unless you are instantly full body slamming them and then sitting on top, you still need some amount of dexterity and range of motion to remain capable in physical altercations. Especially in terms of maintaining your balance.
That's why boxing isn't dominated by obese guys just showing up either.
Not the prime point...but fat cops shouldn't be a thing.
Doorbell cam footage.
It's a little hard to tell with the vests, but three out of four look at least overweight, and the fit guy went in last. First guy looks like he might have some muscle with his fat, second guy goes in fast so can't really tell, but looks fat, and third guy...third guy looks like he got worn out going up the three front steps.
It's just insane to me. I get individual people getting fat. But an organization such as police should, in an even halfway functional society...simply not select those people. It's not hard. Just hire nonfat people. There's an inherent selection bias that makes it possible for zero percent of the your cops to be fat, if that was something the departments cared about.
If memory serves, there was a bit of scandal several years back when it was found American police departments chose against intelligence. Too high of an IQ, job isn't for you.
Cops eat for bulk, because weight gives an advantage in physical altercations. That's why there are weight categories in boxing.
Cops also have to run a lot when giving chase though, and weight is often a hindrance there.
That's the thing, though. Having the agility and dexterity to run into danger, or having enough bulk to overpower dangerous perps attacking you.
I'd wager for every cop that is smartly bulking for advantage there is another fat guy who just claims that to be the case.
Unless you are instantly full body slamming them and then sitting on top, you still need some amount of dexterity and range of motion to remain capable in physical altercations. Especially in terms of maintaining your balance.
That's why boxing isn't dominated by obese guys just showing up either.
Agreed.
Fair point. Cop #2 and #3 I still have my concerns about though. Especially #3. #1 looked like he was probably fine. #2 was somewhere in the middle.
they are heavy set for sure, but their vests and gear make them look fatter than they are.