I disagree. And as usual it's all non cops in a topic on cops. You earn the vest. You earn the MX. By playtime and aptitude.
If your not a Cop you can't understand some of the stuff that Pubbies do, including stealing gear at 5 AM. Not speaking English at all. Having a tanty they have 59 hours on Cop elsewhere. I have 1000 hours in as Cop on SG. I know the streets of the city, the gangs, the players, my Officers.
They get partnered with an experienced dedicated Cop. They show us they want it. They follow the rules. That's how I earnt mine, worked my way through and ended up Comissioner. I really want them to look new, and feel new, or we may as well start them with tac vest mx lethal pistol and cheap knockdowns.....