Let's look at the merits of these arguments. As soon as a rookie passes PTO, they're fully qualified to go solo, and fully qualified to have a take home car. A 2-year Sgt who becomes a Lt for a couple years in the administrative bureau is virtually useless as a Major in any capacity outside the administrative bureau. Obviously LMPD's suffering in the leadership department, not from anything caused by 1-5 years officers.
Let's look at the merits of these arguments. As soon as a rookie passes PTO, they're fully qualified to go solo, and fully qualified to have a take home car. A 2-year Sgt who becomes a Lt for a couple years in the administrative bureau is virtually useless as a Major in any capacity outside the administrative bureau. Obviously LMPD's suffering in the leadership department, not from anything caused by 1-5 years officers.