Police master's program at Romania's Academy faces criticism for alleged discrimination

Romania's Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced 160 spots for a professional master's program aimed at training police officers. However, access to this program is reportedly restricted for current police agents, sparking significant discontent within the system. Critics are calling the initiative "selection by design" rather than a genuine reform, questioning how a personnel deficit can be addressed by overlooking experienced agents already serving.

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Shame on the system! You cannot allocate 160 places for a professional Master's with a ban on active staff participating in the exam, to the detriment of the Police Academy!! I recommend you abolish the Police Academy!

Concerns are mounting that the program, which requires only a bachelor's degree of at least four years, could allow individuals without the traditional rigorous training to enter the officer ranks. Online commentary reflects widespread frustration, with accusations that the system is prioritizing "idiots without studies" and "nullities who obey without thinking." Many question the necessity of a one-year master's program when experienced officers with academy training are already in service but not compensated at officer level.

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They only need idiots without studies, just nullities who obey without thinking.

The Europol Union has also voiced opposition, echoing the sentiment that the new recruitment session discriminates against active police agents. The union finds it paradoxical that the Ministry cites a personnel deficit and the need for professionalization while simultaneously blocking its own employees from this career advancement opportunity. The criticism suggests a flawed system that overlooks existing resources in favor of a potentially less qualified influx.

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This is not reform, it's selection by design.