Riggs-Murtaugh scale of burnout

A pseudo-scientific measurement/scale inspired by the 1987 movie “Lethal Weapon” to measure the level of burnout an individual may be experiencing. Lower levels of burnout could be straightforward exhaustion and compared to Sgt. Murtaughs “too old for this s#it” and higher extreme levels of burnout can be comparative to neuroticism/acting out as demonstrated by Sgt. Riggs. Can be applied to anybody, but is especially relevantly applied to law enforcement personnel.

So where are you on the Riggs-Murtaugh scale of burnout?

Riggs-Murtaugh scale of burnout by Reinheitsrobot May 21, 2026