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Step 9: Field Training
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What do you do now that you’re on the street facing real criminals? Here are some tips on what to do now:
• Listen to and respect your FTO
Listen to and respect your FTO
Directly out of the academy you will be assigned to a patrol shift with your department and you...
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richthelonewolf
over 1 year ago
2 Comments
Anyone notice that the guy in the photo is:
1. Holding the gun in a right-handed cup and saucer grip?
2. Is sighting it up as though they are left-eye dominant?
Must have been a cheap actor for that photo shoot... lol!
Aside from that, the whole list of articles is great information for aspiring LE officers.
CopBlock
about 2 years ago
2 Comments
That's definitely a 6mm airsoft gun in the picture lol
chappy33
over 2 years ago
8 Comments
if someone is pontting a gun at me i will act com and call for back up
chappy33
over 2 years ago
8 Comments
i thank i am ready
jramon
almost 3 years ago
2 Comments
newww.....
Anonymous
almost 3 years ago
most of that junk they teach you in the academy, prepare to throw it out the window...the FTO program is where we find out if you are a poser or if you can handle the streets
thinblueline74
almost 3 years ago
172 Comments
bump
benw
almost 3 years ago
16 Comments
great advice! Im in Academy now and they are always telling us, even if your FTO does it wrong then just follow and correct it once your no longer with him. They say following orders is more important than correcting the FTO.
mialynn30
about 3 years ago
2 Comments
These are some really good tips for aspiring police officers. I am currently in my second year of school for my associates degree in Criminal Justice. I love everything that it involves an I am anxiously counting down the days till I graduate.
AKangel
over 3 years ago
4824 Comments
Learn something new everyday! Always keep your mind open.
Thanks good info
JFULFORD
over 3 years ago
24 Comments
I FEEL THAT A PERSON IS NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN NEW THINGS NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU BEEN IN THE JOB.
futurecop32
about 4 years ago
50 Comments
donta_lett, you can get an associate degree in 2 years at a community college.
blose373
about 4 years ago
22 Comments
no
Donta_Lett
over 4 years ago
2 Comments
can i get my degree in 2 years
khalaf
over 4 years ago
2 Comments
iam ready to be one of the top best cops in the world