I've been back on road patrol for a few months, coming out of a long term U.C. gig, and they announced I am to train the new rookie. I havent done this in 5 or 6 years. Heck, I'd forgot that I was even a FTO. I spent a lot of time training new agents for undercover stuff, but thats different. They are already experianced police officers when they get to that level.
I'm not sure I can remain calm enough to teach the new kid anything. I kinda feel sorry for him, I sure hope he isnt dumb or a weasel.:wink:
Oh well, it'll be my mission to make a good street cop out of him.
It is kinda like being a Dad. I won't make him sit in a corner, but I have been known to prescribe push ups. The problem is this; Rumor has it my rookie is a Marine who just got done with active duty. He's gong to have a thick skull and probably be able to show me up with the pushups. I might need my dogs E collar.
Its not quite #1, but it will be pounded into his head. This will be interesting for me too, this is the first recruit I've trained since Ohio has had CCW. I'm going to have to look for CCW related stuff to get into.
Yup, I started to look over all the junk the department says he has to know before the cord is cut, I had forgotten some of it myself. Add in all the other stuff that isnt in any books, the task is daunting.
Go back and read"The Blue Knight" by Wambaugh. He talks about "Bumperizing" rookies. It'll help you.
Yeah, training rookies is sort of like being a Dad. A Dad that mentors and shows how, but lets the mentoree develop in to the person they were meant to become. It takes a special kind of person to be that.
Ahhh, training noobs. I don't really miss it...I had a rule, they'd better have any two out of these 3 qualities if they were going to be treated well:
1. Have a good understanding of the knowledge base they got in school. (understanding, not just memorization)
2. Be fun to work with...good personality...all that
3. Be a hot chick
Good luck with that, and try not to make them cry in front of others. I got in trouble for that once. Actually, I just got scolded for that, I got in trouble for yelling at my supervisor during the attempted scolding.
Yeah, you're right. To be honest though, I'm so set in my ways now after being on my own and off road patrol, I'm a little concearned about being able to do a good job for the rookie.
That statement speaks volumes.It shows that you care and that you aren't the general tough guy that people like to think you are.
You've been found out! Admit it, you're really a big teddy bear deep down inside...:scruntiny:
I see it this way; Its an honor for my dept. to trust me enough to train new guys. So, the finished product is a direct reflection on me.
Its my job to make sure they are not only a good cop, but they also have the tools to be that tough guy that we sometimes need to be. That means knowing when to have each hat on, and when not too.
I havent trained a rookie in years, I've forgotten how fun, frusterating, rewarding and a huge waste of time it can be. I dont like sharing my car either.:rofl:
I have trained many people in my career, IT, but computers don't shoot back or vomit in your cruiser. I can't even imagine the skill it takes to TRAIN a cop.
So, will we get to see you and the rookie on that TV show "Rookie"?
I'm sure after you slap them up along side the head a few time, they'll straighten out! :rofl::rofl: j/k
I'm sure that unless they give you a modern day Barney Fife, you'll mold them into a good street cop. One that not only knows the laws, but also knows how to enforce them justly and with common sense. Good luck and may god keep you and them safe.
No way! I want to be in on the antics. FWIW,
I nearly became an officer with APD back in the 90's. I'm glad I didnt now. I lived Uniontown/Hartwell as well as Copley and Medina when I was a kid. I wouldnt mind heading back north, but I'm pretty darn comfy down here now.
I remember my FTO, Sgt. Blackwell who busted my chops alot but showed me what being a Cop was really about.
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