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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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Don't wait for others to train you.
April 02, 2008
If you have to take an extra step to obtain some extra training, show some moxie and do it. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:56 PM |
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Law enforcement traditions run deep; do you know those associated with remembering our fallen?
April 02, 2008
This May 11–17, 2008 every officer should plan on attending a local or state police week memorial service if you can't attend the events in Washington, D.C., where the national law enforcement officers memorial stands. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:18 PM |
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