Tag: Officer Psychology: Page 5

Women in Law Enforcement

Dating Difficulties

When I became an officer, dating wasn't fun at all. It felt like men were looking for a challenge.

June 2, 2010

Careers

Tough Outer Shell, Soft Center

If you ever attend a police funeral, you will see the two cops that you know are roughest and maybe even jaded, hug each other. Don't let this shock you.

May 28, 2010

Training

10 Rookie Errors To Avoid

Unfortunately, many officers fail to meet the required standards and may find their on-the-job training program to be an insurmountable hurdle. Consequently, many officers are terminated or quit while involved in this process.

May 17, 2010

Careers

Start Financial Survival Now

In my decades of police work I have seen far too many coppers get in over their heads by living large and not preparing for a rainy day. I don't care what you call your savings, just have some.

May 11, 2010

Patrol

Suicide by Cop

When a person jumps to his death, we don't persecute the sidewalk, but time and again, society will blame the cop.

April 29, 2010

Patrol

Deadly Routine

Routine doesn't just make us comfortable, it actually "detrains" us, robs us of our edge, and can even steal our lives.

April 21, 2010

Patrol

Washington Officer's Mother Inspired Her Approach to Police Work

The inspiration for Stephanie Druktenis to become a police officer came from her mother, a corrections officer, who taught her the importance of respecting others.

February 10, 2010

Careers

Bad Behavior and Attitudes

There are no free passes on the streets. Therefore study, work, and sweat here to avoid getting hurt out in the real world.

February 1, 2010

Women in Law Enforcement

Your 'Officer' Persona Puts You In Charge

Once I put my uniform on, I am out to take care of business. I carry myself in a manner that says, "Don't mess with me. I am in charge. I am here to help."

January 26, 2010

Patrol

How You Can Become a Better Cop Right Now

Becoming a better cop may not ensure formal recognition such as a promotion, but it'll virtually guarantee it informally. It'll simultaneously help you to do your job faster and increase your prospects to work elsewhere.

November 11, 2009

Patrol

Taking Care of Our Best

No one knows when it happened, or why, but somewhere along the line - a traffic stop? A radio call? - he cut a corner.

November 3, 2009

Patrol

Secure and Insecure Cops

Few things are more rewarding in one’s career than the opportunity to work among the quietly self-assured. Few things are more depressing than having to work around the desperately insecure.

April 9, 2009