Paying high wages may attract people who are not fit for the job and may lead to compromising on quality.
The speaker talks about his experience working as a cop and feeling bored every single day, emphasizing that cops who are willing to listen to directions and not think critically can make for better cops in the eyes of the department.
A former court officer describes the tedious nature of his job, but also how some officers found enjoyment in transporting prisoners and the exercise it provided. The host questions if there is a power dynamic in play for some officers.