Wrong. The reason all these rules are put into place is because of the liability. Public agencies are viewed as “deep pockets” and are major targets of scammers who are looking for a lawsuit. These rules are put into place to protect taxpayers from these HUGE liabilities that, unlike in the private sector, cannot easily be discharged.

This is also why they cannot hire $10/hr rent-a-cops or other flunkies. They need to hire the most competent employees because of the liabilty.

BTW, have you ever tried out for police or fire? Before you make claims, why don’t you go through the process and see if you get any job offers. There are many exceptionally smart people in public service, too. You’re not any more “special” than they are.

Liability… Most of the rules above apply to productivity not to liability… Again the rules were created because people were taking advantage of the system. The management without the ability to fire someone for performance issue had to created rules in which to base performance so that they could get rid of the deadbeats… I dont have these rules because they can fire me if it suits there needs. They dont have to build a huge case file against me to let me go… But a public union memember…

And lastly…

Your fucking kidding me right… About the Police and Fire? I passed engineering school I think I can pass an AA program at the local CC… I am not a nerd… I am a 200 plus pound ex jock. I can pass the physical as well… and I I’ll say it… I am more special than most of them… Why? Because I pursued more than the avergage person…