In regards to Chicago Police promotional practices, the Department Of Justice(DOJ) reported the following - "In reality, there are documented instructions and guidance for most promotions and decision makers, but this instruction is not widely known."
Does the DOJ honestly believe that the deficiency is that the instruction is not widely known, or known at all? Who cares if the instruction is known or not? That is not the issue. And who cares what is written on paper? There are thousands of examples of what is written not corresponding to what is practiced. Or when what is written is a coverup for what is practiced. The issue is the use of clout, cronyism, and political patronage in promotions.
Why does it matter if clout and cronyism are used in promotions? Because the surest way to get leadership that is mediocre and unimaginative at best, with very few exceptions, and that is more often lazy, emotionally unstable, incompetent, unqualified and worse is by promoting people based on clout, cronyism and political patronage. Clout and cronyism are also demoralizing for people that do not have it, and that legitimately want to advance in their careers.
Will the DOJ investigate this matter, or is it enough for them that something good is written on paper?
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.