Tag: Professional Image: Page 4

Patrol

What Prosecutors Want You to Know

There are some prosecutors who still believe we do not have to prepare our law enforcement witnesses for trial testimony. I respectfully and vehemently disagree. Jurors no longer automatically trust law enforcement officers. So presentation matters.

October 16, 2012

Careers

Report Writing Made Simple

Today's technology has made it a lot easier for officers to write and submit their reports. But just because it appears easier, doesn't mean it will be accurate. A keyboard still needs a human's input.

October 16, 2012

Careers

How to Ruin Your Daily Evaluation

Through my years of dealing with rookies, I've read far too many cavalier statements by either brash or totally unwitting rookies. Here are the most common ones that you'll want to avoid.

August 20, 2012

Patrol

Treat People With Respect

There is nothing either wrong or weak in treating people with kindness and respect. There is always recourse for those who misinterpret the overture as weakness.

June 27, 2012

Patrol

Tattoo Cover-Up Concealer

Tatjacket

Tatjacket has introduced a full line of premium tattoo cover-up makeup with minerals and chamomile extract. It is available in a clean airless pump bottle as well as in "blender" jars so you can customize the tone and appearance to perfectly match your skin.

November 29, 2011

Careers

Your First Complaint

When you go to IA, be professional. The movie scenes of the renegade cop who stomps in, puts his feet on their desk and proclaims that they should "prove it" is bad movie acting. Go in and listen! Fully understand what has brought you in front of them.

October 2, 2011

Patrol

Be Careful Out There

I think complacency is also the reason why so many veteran cops tend to get in serious trouble. You let down your guard and you end up doing things you would have never dreamed of doing as a rookie, things that are extremely damaging to your career and your livelihood.

September 30, 2011

Women in Law Enforcement

How To Dress for Success

When you have a court appearance or a job interview, your image should project that you are trustworthy, honest, hardworking, and highly competent. Read our primer on how to approach wearing a suit, blouse, shoes, jewelry, makeup, and hairstyle.

September 27, 2011

Careers

Know Your Trigger Point!

Anger will only divert you from tactical awareness. You'll become a Neanderthal and lose your professionalism. If you whip the pudding out of some mouthy inebriated social misfit, all you've done is become a criminal.

September 26, 2011

Careers

Never Settle for Just Good Enough

Detectives build their case on your preliminary report. Prosecutors decide whether to move forward with the case based on your report. Insurance companies, probation officers, and others will use your work product to help them with their roles. Pay attention to the details; it will pay off in more ways than one.

September 19, 2011

Patrol

N.M. Police Fire Officer who Had Sex on Car Hood

The New Mexico State Police have fired an officer caught having sex with a woman on the hood of a Honda at a remote ranch in Santa Fe County. He has 30 days to appeal the decision.

September 3, 2011

Patrol

N.M. Cop who Had Sex on Hood Didn't Commit a Crime

The New Mexico State Police officer caught on video surveillance cameras having sex with a woman on a car hood didn't commit a crime, but could lose his job for publicly embarrassing the department.

August 31, 2011