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Groinstrike
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:05 pm    Post subject: Question for LEOs Reply with quote

There is a distinct possibility that i will be working in law enforcement in the next 6 months.

For those of you on here(Tallgeese, Bushidoman) that are involved in law enforcement, what would be your best piece of advice for a rookie cop????
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tallgeese
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

First up, congrats! It's the greatest job in the world and you'll love it. I'll impart all sort of sage advice over Christmas You'll be sick of it for sure.

However, the one single piece of advice I have passed on again and again to new people is that they should expect to make mistakes. Especially early on. It's part of learning to be a cop. Don't bog yourself down with each and every one. Learn from it and move on. Mistakes are expected, try not to make them the big ones, but they happen. Departments are usually forgiving about this if you don't give them a reason to remember you messing up. Whatever you do, when you do make a mistake, never lie about it. That will get you jammed up WAAAY more than actually making the mistake in the first place.

Congrats again.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's good advise from tallgeese. Can't beat that.

My advise would to be not to get too nervous in dealing with people, and in the training in general. I got myself way too worked up over some things I didn't really need to.

When it comes to the job, you'll be learning as you go. Although academy can prepare you for the basics, when you get done with that, the department will train you up on all their protocol, policies, and procedures. These will be your bread and butter for when it comes to dealing with matters on a daily basis. They will be the cover your butt things to keep in mind.

Above all, use common sense, and things will be all good for you. One other thing I would offer is don't get complacent.
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