9 Tips for Rookie Success

Man that could have helped me with alot of stress during my fto period. anyone currently in a fto program just remember to relax and learn it will all be over soon.

I can't wait 8 more months and im done with everything.

WOW VERY GOOD TIPS ON BEING A ROOKIE NICE JOB THANKS

When I started out almost twenty years ago........rookies were seen and not heard. Pretty much kept a low profile and never offered my opinion to seasoned veterans, unlike today's newbies who offer it no matter what. I'd just soak up any and all advise veterans would throw my way.
Hey, I know it's tough to keep your mouth shut when you're 21-25, and you may feel you'll teach these old dogs new tricks, but believe me.........they've already experienced and tried most anything you can think of..
Tips number three and four, live by them for a few years out of the academy.
Wish you the best in your career CESAROTZ211, but sure hope you don't type your offense, incident, and arrest reports in all caps.
Guess some agencies don't mind it. At least you have a good attitude. Remember to relax and take a deep breath now and then. You may not be in a twelve or fourteen week structured FTO program, but your every move right now is being critiqued. Just take the advice with a good attitude and you'll do fine.
Soon you'll be popping out narratives on autopilot.

The emotional turmoil is at times more difficult than the physical. Have someone to talk to.

I think the best pieces of information in this article are Be confident...But not cocky. As a former FTO, my favorite OIT's to train were those who were eager to learn and especially were confident enough to apply what I had taught them even if I had explained it to them minutes prior to the situation. Accept, and sometimes it's even a good idea to ask for, constructive criticism from your FTO, and whatever you're told, use it and don't let your mistakes get you down. Also, you need to know that the scumbags on the street can always tell who's the rookie...but confidence without cockiness will put a stop to that. Remember, it all comes with time. We all made rookie mistakes at one time, and before you know it rolling through your calls will be as natural as breathing. Never forget the fatal flaws you're taught in the academy, 3 years later I still remind myself of them if i catch myself showing one from time to time. Good luck to any fresh officers who read this, and always remember your top priority is to get the job done, but come home in one piece!

Great information!!