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9 Tips for Rookie Success
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Learn to Ask the Right Questions
A big mistake rookies often make is not asking the right questions. Make sure you are getting all the information you need to complete your reports. Be sure to hit the most important questions — who, what, when, where, and how. Writing competent and complete reports will go a long way in proving your merit as a ground-level officer.
Blueblood1974
almost 3 years ago
5178 Comments
I will take it with me to Chattanooga PD. I cant wait. Great article!
JCastelot
almost 3 years ago
228 Comments
Definitely going to re-read after the academy.
Anonymous
almost 3 years ago
Highly understood. I'll go strictly by the book after I get out of the academy.
chiefkcr
almost 3 years ago
3626 Comments
Good info., now if only the right people take.
uncledennis1
almost 3 years ago
22262 Comments
Good advice. Being cocky and not listening is the kiss of death. Show respect to veterans and find one you trust and ride his shirt tail. Ask him and leave the Sgt to important matters. Do not spread rumors or gossip. Other officers will stay 200 miles south of you.
Allen705
almost 3 years ago
1468 Comments
Oh, and I would like to include the rookies refuse to listen to senior officers and co-workers, just supervisors and ignore all advice given.
Allen705
almost 3 years ago
1468 Comments
Good list here, too many new guys don't listen to anyone. Luckily, they get weeded out, but not quickly as we would like.
mucholucho
almost 3 years ago
214 Comments
Thanks for the tips. I hope to apply them.