Well it’s only Rhode Island. Don’t see how that will affect much else. I’m sure if there’s anything considered unfair the police unions will sort it all out anyway.
As a registered nurse, I’ve got to jump through some hoops to work in any other state or take a contract as a travel nurse. Until recently I had to renew my license to practice every year (now it’s bi-annual) and there’s a certain amount of continuing education that’s mandatory. I think it’s a good idea that a nurse leaving one state or even just moving to another facility in the same city be subjected to a drug screen, former employment research, etc. due to the level of trust associated with what we do. I don’t see why that should be any different for a cop, considering the level of authority they hold.
So what makes you think agencies just hire anyone as long as they are a prior or current officer. Do you think they don’t check with his employer etc?? I get calls from agencies regarding guys who have worked for me from other agencies outside of Louisiana, that’s not rare.
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