This is interesting. An English composition writing requirement. Of course. This is better than requiring a college degree. Make them write several papers. Start with a thorough description of abusive police overtime pay. What exactly is it? How it is corruption? What exactly will the applicant put a stop to it in 10 steps with a time limit Second paper,what is the worst thing the applicant did as a cop? Third paper, how will he/she rearrange the police hierarchy to improve efficiency in EVERY department including Vice, Narcotics, Internal Affairs (which should be moved outside of the police department), ban overtime, ban standing around talking stories when there are already enough cops to handle any situation. So ridiculous seeing 15 cops with flashing lights standing around with nothing to do when a man is drowning in the ocean. Writing essays is a very good requirement for Police Chief. Please do it. Who exactly required this? The Police Commission? Out of State organization? Who?