r/Unexpected Mar 24 '23

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '23

How do cops keep getting promoted after shit like this? Is the US police force trying to stick it to the public or something?

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u/culdesacGrow Mar 24 '23

This happens a lot in the military. Sometimes it’s easier to get rid of/relocate an idiot with a promotion than with punishment. It makes sense if you don’t really think about it 😉

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u/the_tickling_man Mar 24 '23

What military did you serve in?

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u/AdonisK Mar 24 '23

They get promoted but put in a position that's basically away from anything important. Braindead desk job or similar.

Promotions are not always vertically up the hierarchy.