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William “Bill” Harvey has been the chief of the Lebanon City (Pa.) Police Department since 2002. He retired from the Savannah (Ga.) Police Department where he worked assignments in training, patrol, and CID. Harvey has more than 20 years of experience working with recruits, rookies, and FTOs.

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Archive - November 2007

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The Dreaded Triple D's

Avoid doing anything dumb, dangerous, or deadly in training.

November 28, 2007

I don't know what it is but if you ever hear someone say, "Hey, watch me do this," a first aid kit is usually called for next.

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author: William Harvey | posted @ Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:01 PM | Comments(0)

Calling All Young Warriors

We used to ask for professional cops; I want a warrior.

November 21, 2007

In today's post-9/11 world, we are fighting a different source of evil. I need young warriors. Can I get a volunteer?

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author: William Harvey | posted @ Wednesday, November 21, 2007 3:37 PM | Comments(2)

Don't Lose Your Discipline

Academy lessons are more important now than ever.

November 14, 2007

You are about to complete or have recently graduated the academy. Congratulations. But, are you going to change your lifestyle now? I certainly hope not. While attending the academy, most officers follow a plan to fit their academics and physical training into their schedules. Your skills now are still green but sharp. Don't quit!

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author: William Harvey | posted @ Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:29 PM | Comments(1)
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