What if he is just as good or even better then some other policemen but he just lacks height. Can a midget join the police force?
2006-10-01 12:36:37 · 9 answers · asked by GodOfWar 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
also see my other Midget questions...
2006-10-01 12:49:59 · update #1
Most police forces dropped the height requirement ages ago. As long as you could pass the physical test then yes you can qualify to become a police officer.
2006-10-01 12:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many employers have what is called a BFOQ, or bonafide occupational qualification. This means that if an employer feels that there is a physical or mental attribute that is necessary to perform a job, then they can only hire people that meet those qualifications.
In the case of midgets or dwarves joining a police force, that would depend on the department. I would guess that, because of their height, the cars would have to be modified, and people might not take them seriously. Also, they might have difficulty overtaking a suspect. So, for these reasons, I would have to believe that midgets or dwarves cannot become a police officer.
2006-10-01 12:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by tn_lovett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think a midget could become a police officer because the patrol cars would not be modified for his reach. Other than that, I cannot see a reason why not.
As for Leiland Chapman's wife to be, at 4'11.5", she is plenty tall to become an officer. I know of other female officers who are just abotu that tall or maybe a touch shorter. In most departments in Texas, the height requirement was removed years ago, as a result of it being discriminatory against both females and certain races. If you want to be a cop, come on down here and you are welcome. We always need good people.
2006-10-01 15:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by Steve R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a midget but I am short 4 ft 11 1/2 inches to be exact. I always wanted a career in Law Enforcement however I have yet to find a Department yet where I meet the minimum height requirement.
2006-10-01 12:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the police have a certain height requirement for all applicants. So little people wouldn't be able to get into the academy, neither would people who are just short in stature.
2006-10-01 12:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there's a height issue here with the force!
2006-10-01 12:38:00 · answer #6 · answered by freeandeasy4ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don`t think they meet requirements in height to become a policeman.
2006-10-01 12:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not.
2006-10-01 12:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it is possible
2006-10-01 12:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by God Is Love 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋