Top 25 Things Officers Today Should Know

[wardog]

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TOP 25 THINGS OFFICERS TODAY SHOULD KNOW

Family comes first.
Take care of yourself.
Continue to educate yourself
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
Maintain your Integrity.
Remember Cover/Concealment.
Be aware of body language and non-verbal communication.
Listen to your instinct.
Be professional and courteous
Know the law.
Know your department policies.
Mentally prepare.
Practice defensive driving and safe vehicle operations. Wear your seat belt.
Practice, practice, practice.
Have other interests, hobbies outside of your work.
Don't disregard your backup
Know your equipment and take care of it.
Always wear your vest.
Never underestimate the enemy.
Play the "what if" game in your head so that you are prepared for any situation.
Remember the golden rule of handcuffing
Remember to advise dispatch of your location.
Practice your communication skills - writing and speaking.
Have confidence in and support your fellow officers.

[Zoff12]

Good advise.

[wardog]

can you think of others?

[Meat3rzxxx]

dont park the cruizer in front of a doughnut shop, give's cops a bad rap

[Zoff12]

Don't eat the yellow snow! :lool:

Make sure the people you are doing the house check for are NOT home when you pee off the back deck.

[wardog]

zpff12Make sure the people you are doing the house check for are NOT home when you pee off the back deck.

ROTFL, now THAT is funny..

[b-36]

#1 - know how to use and retain your weapon . . .

[wardog]

I have an Uncle Mikes PRO-3 Triple Retention Duty Holster. I really like it. Don't know to many that use the triple retention but for me it certainly helps me retain it and I CAN draw quickly with it.

[Epinephrine]

Sorry to change the subject ,but are cops allowed to have tactical thigh rigs or is that pollitically incorrect?

[Zoff12]

I guess it's determined by departmental policy. I have seen some departments allow the carry of them but I haven't seen many.

[Rew]

Make sure the address on the warrant and the address on the house you are about to raid MATCH!!;)

[ESSESS]

can you think of others?

ALWAYS act as if somebody has got a camcorder..........

[Hunter_of_Gunmen]

damn good advice, but what about this..
"It is better to be judged by 12, than carried by 6"

[DS203]

From a supervisor's point of view;
Lead by example and take care of your men!

DS203

[wardog]

your men AND women....heaven forbid you leave them out :p