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Avoid the Top 10 Rookie Mistakes

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After riding with your FTO for a few weeks you’ll be cut loose on your own. In larger departments you may have a partner, but usually you will be riding solo.

Here are some tips to get a solid footing in your new career.

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jakester51892

about 1 year ago

2 Comments

And what ever happened to...NEVER ASSUME?
Volcomaholic88

over 1 year ago

4 Comments

#1....LOL
couponsx

almost 2 years ago

14 Comments

I'm a retired captain and instructor, I want to share with you my number one topics with new recruits. You don't get paid to let these people hurt you, alway's maintain control of your incident and watch the hands of a suspect, those hands will kill you not his face. Don't be afraid to use force when the situation calls for it. Once you have control STOP THE FORCE, don't be a news video victim.
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werm098

almost 2 years ago

358 Comments

I like rule number 1 lol
Patrisha

almost 2 years ago

4 Comments

I can't wait to become a police officer it's the most awesome job ever I am going to try
My best as a rookie
dreamer9657yahoo

almost 2 years ago

4 Comments

I thought most of these were a common sense thing when you put on the uniform....Latinrum nailed it ,couldn't have put it any better than that.
latinrum

almost 2 years ago

94 Comments

Remember there is the “Letter of the Law” and the “Heart of the Law”. Learn to distinguish between the two.
lemmonw

about 2 years ago

464 Comments

duly noted.
kt25232

almost 3 years ago

12 Comments

Seriously? What about the most important thing all officers should ALWAYS do before hitting the streets, PUT ON YOUR VEST!!!
chevyrocket350

almost 3 years ago

4 Comments

Nothing is exactly as it is in any training scenario. I have found myself insituations and no training to rely on. Just take your time and always asess every situation on an individual basis , you can't lump all similar situations into 1 because there are always differences that can mean life or death. I personally rely on knowing "people" in general and so far everything has gone well.
northgalaxy1

almost 3 years ago

88 Comments

#1 BEGINS TO DESCRIBE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOOK SMART AND STREET SMART. Street smart's bring's you home safetly at the end of every shift.
karamel4

almost 3 years ago

18 Comments

Love #1... if i didn't see it here, i'd have never known it can be a mistake rookies make... lol good to know for future reference
avictor

almost 3 years ago

478 Comments

Most of these tips can be applied to any job.
Anonymous

almost 3 years ago

One of our local CHP officers got hit by a motorcycle chasing his patrol car across the freeway, so yeahhhh #1 is pretty great! I really like the ones about listening to those that have been at it longer than you and thinking before you speak. Those have applications even outside any work place. Being thick skinned takes a little work! Personally, I don't care what strangers say, just people who are important to me or I admire.
MadNinja1

almost 3 years ago

20 Comments

#1 is a classic...