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Lateral transfers need to be evaluated individually to determine how much training is needed.
June 27, 2008
I recently received a question from a department's Field Training Officer program coordinator. His department just hired several new officers. Great, except these are not academy-fresh officers; these are veteran officers from other departments. What now? Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, June 27, 2008 5:06 PM |
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You might not like it, but it is a part of life.
June 27, 2008
Names do not make you a cop. If you mature and conduct yourself as a seasoned officer, the title "rookie" will eventually disappear from around you. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, June 27, 2008 4:28 PM |
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There are many organizations you could join; wait and save your money for the ones right for you.
June 27, 2008
Join organizations that pique your interest and become actively involved to gain the greatest benefits. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, June 27, 2008 4:04 PM |
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A job application is the very first impression you make on an agency; make it understandable.
June 27, 2008
I've seen numerous glaring errors on job applications. Just one clouds the best applicants' chances and it is time for this madness to end. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, June 27, 2008 3:41 PM |
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You can't rely on others to document something so important to your career.
May 29, 2008
Once you start your career make certain that you document and maintain your training records. It sounds boring, but bear with me and I will tell you how it can save you money as well. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Thursday, May 29, 2008 9:51 AM |
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The question you don't ask could get you hurt, literally.
May 09, 2008
You are a rookie and sometimes you think it is best to stay quiet. You may have been told or maybe it was implied that you should sit down, shut up, and don't touch anything. This could be the worst advice of all. Sometimes it is best to speak up. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, May 09, 2008 2:48 PM |
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Balancing an FTO's skills and an FTO's needs can be difficult.
April 18, 2008
To me, FTO stands for "Fine Tuning Officer," not "Fun Time Officer." If you are a recruit who thinks this is a chance for a good time, go to the local amusement park instead. FTO work is hard work; get used to it now. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 5:24 PM |
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Becoming familiar with your beat doesn't have to be completely boring. Treat it like a trivia show.
April 18, 2008
We are riding around; you hear a street name go out on the radio. Tell me where that street is now! Give me a landmark close to the call as well. No, your grandmother's house does not count either. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 4:55 PM |
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Life is not always a happy face.
April 18, 2008
How do you expect to know all of the answers, all of the time? This is a training program. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 4:40 PM |
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If you keep getting turned down, look into your past.
April 02, 2008
An aspiring police officer I recently spoke with was bemused over not getting hired time after time. Let's look at common reasons why chiefs and sheriffs don't hire certain applicants. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Wednesday, April 02, 2008 2:17 PM |
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