Cops face firing for test cheating: Got wrong answers for simple exam via e-mail & flunked

Full story: Philly.com News

How difficult is the routine test that Pennsylvania's 23,000 municipal cops take to maintain their police certification? Think of the GEICO car insurance commercial: "So easy, a caveman could do it." Yet, more than a dozen Delaware County police officers - some, veterans with decades of experience - may lose their jobs for allegedly cheating in ...

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policeman

Allentown, PA

i was a police officer once, and i laughed at those test when we had to take them. I guess police department are hiring dumb asses..

Springfield resident

Springfield, PA

The officers that were stupid enough to cheat on the test . How could the taxpayers paying their wages possibly count on them to be smart on the job and make correct decisions ? If they cheated on the test , they probably cheat in other areas involving their status as officers .Most officers are honest and have a tough job to do and they are very dedicated . How can the public respect the officers that chose to cheat?

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