Posted on 08/03/2014 11:26:13 PM PDT by lowbridge
Saying that the physical fitness tests that the Pennsylvania state police uses to identify entry-level candidates are not job-related, the Department of Justice is suing the agency for sex discrimination since more men pass the tests than women.
“Through the use of these physical fitness tests, Defendants have engaged in a pattern or practice of employment discrimination against women in [Pennsylvania State Police's] selection process for entry-level trooper positions in violation of Title VII [of the Civil Rights Act of 1964],” reads the DOJ’s lawsuit.
At issue are the state agency’s 2003 and 2009 physical fitness tests that are one of eight criteria used to choose entry-level state troopers.
The 2003 test had five events — a 300-meter run, sit-ups, push-ups, a vertical jump, and a one-and-a-half mile run. To become an entry-level cadet, applicants had to pass each event.
Between 2003 and 2008, 94 percent of male test-takers and 71 percent of female test-takers passed all five events.
After a new test was implemented in 2009, pass rates rose for both groups. Ninety-eight percent of male test-takers and 72 percent of female test-takers passed the exam.
The DOJ claims that these results indicate discrimination.
In cases of discrimination, or disparate impact cases, “the 80 percent rule” is used as a benchmark to determine whether discrimination exists. The Pennsylvania state police’s results fail to pass this threshold, the DOJ argues.
In its lawsuit, the federal agency claims that if female applicants had passed the physical tests at the same rate as male applicants, “119 additional women would have been available for further consideration for the position of entry-level trooper.”
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Until the 1960s, most cities had height limits for cops also. If you were not at least 5’ 10”, forget it. They wanted big guys only. No tasers in those days, just billy clubs and big cops.
Only short black people. Check yourself.
On the Korean DMZ in 83, the MP’s had to be 6’ or better. The ROK’s had to be black belts alt least. Nowadays when the stakes are high, send girls so you can scream, “Not fair!” or something.
BFOQ
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
300 meter run -- 67 seconds
Situps -- 30 reps in one minute
Pushups -- 13 reps
Vertical jump -- 14 inches
1.5 mile run -- 16:54
The graduation standards go up. These are just for entry.
It always struck me as sadly ironic that women who demand the “right” to be cops and soldiers because they are tough enough to do anything a man does, run shrieking in tears when they feel harassed. How will that serve them if they are captured by ISIS at some point?
Orwell would be proud. Now being fit is illegal and unfit is more legal, because somehow choosing someone on personal preferences and not qualifications is not racist.
this is the gay orwellian feminist movement of incompetence for you.
Fat butt boy there couldn’t chase a criminal half a block, nor run for cover if he had to. But then that’s what the firearm is for.
I hear ya! Especially when there is 120% voter turn out in Philly & Pitts! Hell, they figure it’s braggin’ rights!
Standards are so yesterday.
Must have equal results nowadays not just equal opportunity
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