Avoid the Top 10 Rookie Mistakes

i is all about common sense though

Mostly common sense, but still some good pointers.

WOW ! There is a lot of knowledge here. Here's my two cents.... Your #1 goal for every day is to go home in better shape (physically, mentally, etc) than you came to work in.

If they are in YOUR backseat YOU SEARCH THEM. I don't care if Jesus Christ and John Wayne searched them first, with GOD as a witness.

Put the car in park. Don't be in a hurry. Slow down, THINK. Watch their hands!

Know where you are at all times. Know your compass directions. If you need help, and you're lost, nobody can help you, except to carry your casket.

THINK before you open your mouth to anyone. THINK before you speak on the radio. Somebody ALWAYS has a microphone/camera on you. Don't gossip. DO NOT LIE, STEAL, ETC.

GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS !

Never pass the address, the suspects will be waiting, yes, know your area, you want to get to your call and just turn on that last block and maybe surprise the suspects....No matter who gives you a suspect, if he is going to sit behind you, search him yourself. I have found cuff keys taped to the inside of underware next to the tag in the rear. stay safe and good luck

Everyone, please, #2, hear it from someone who's retired after sitting at the other end of the radio for thirty some years: KNOW WHERE YOU ARE!! Even a second can mean the difference between life and death, and you may only get one transmission out on the radio, so make it count! Your dispatcher will send the whole world if necessary, but if you don't know where you are, then neither do the dispatchers, and for heaven's sake do not rely on your AVL to get help to you, it may or may not be working or up to date when you need it most. Nothing can take the place of your eyes and ears, and just one more thing: BE SAFE OUT THERE!!!

That is all! (thank you, John Wayne)

This is a great list for all rookie's. I am an FTO and I plan on sharing this with my trainees and fellow FTO'S. I have to agree with Police_Dad be very careful not to fall into the trap with some of the senior officers who are bitter. We like to call them the "snipers" of the department. Stay Safe and enjoy your career.

GOOD INFO THANKS
STAY SAFE...

Good list. I'm a "rookie" myself. Alot of the stuff on the list my FTO and my partner told me. My dad also told me too, since he was a police officer. It's true, THINK BEFORE YOU SAY SOMETHING, that will get you in trouble; WATCH YOUR SURROUNDINGS, I've been guilty of that. I'm finding my way. lol Thank God.