Perhaps there is a reference to that tattoo other then Boondock Saints, I don't know, does anyone else? After all, it is just a movie, not like he tattooed a swastika on his forhead. (Which would be based in reality [Charles Manson], and then I would agree it would be stupid.)
The tattoo that Connor has on his left hand/index finger says, "VERITAS," which is Latin for "Truth." Murphy also has a tattoo in the same place but on his right hand, that says, "AEQUITAS," which is Latin for "Justice/Equality."
The movie may have struck a chord in him and he decided that he would become a police officer so that Boondock Saint-like characters wouldn't have to take control. The tattoo maybe reminds him of what his duties are. I don't know about anyone else, but I completely respect any officer dedicated enough to truth, justice and equality to have it tattoed on his arms.
He most likely thought about it before he got it. Apparently, one of his superiors was with him. He could have lost a bet. To judge a situation based on a picture is asinine.
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