Rookie
Rising incidents of recruit injuries and deaths highlight need for training reforms
How one recruit revealed some wrong-headed thinking
By acknowledging our desire for purpose, professional development, community engagement and work-life balance, departments can attract and retain the best young professionals
Bodycam footage caught the moment Officer Cody Hubbard, 23, clapped Grady, a 3-week-old baby boy, on the back to dislodge anti-gas drops
They say hindsight is 20/20
You are not going to change or save the world, but you will make a difference in the lives of individuals who need you at a moment’s notice
Become an asset to your shift and watch just how quickly and easily you adapt to your new profession
When we listen to someone’s story, we just might find that the difference between ourselves and the person we encounter is razor-thin
A rookie quickly finds out that not everyone you encounter is pleased to see the cops
A letter to new police officers just beginning their probationary period
How to be successful from your first day at the academy through graduation day
A candid journey through the rookie years of a Las Vegas Metropolitan PD cop
Six tips for academy cadets and new hires to make sure they get out of bed and arrive on time to class and work
It’s our responsibility to shed the pessimism that can creep into our heads, because once it takes root, it can spread like a cancer
The LEO’s father said any notion that police are responsible for her death is “extremely offensive and hurtful”
Here are some helpful tips for a rookie officer to consider while headed to the scene
Follow these steps to prioritize officer safety on every shift
New officer Amanda Johnston’s first traffic stop turned out to be the mayor of Myrtle Beach
More than 100 people gathered to show their support for police and the officer who fatally shot a man two weeks ago
A man narrowly avoided being struck by a train after a rookie officer ran down the tracks and shouted “Hey Bud! Hey Move!” and “Stop the train!”
A New Mexico officer’s first day on the job turned out to be a memorable one
If you’re a new applicant, or you’ve been hired and are waiting to attend the police academy, one of the most important steps is to prepare your mental toolbox
Rigid, high-stress police academies may be counterproductive; we need to focus more on the why and less on the how
If a police officer fails to realize they are already an influencer – no matter what their rank or status – they may be missing the point
To ensure you have a safe and effective law enforcement career, the only person you can rely on is yourself
I was a wannabe police officer when I helped the cops get the bad guys
From recruitment, life at the academy, patrol and eventually promotion, here’s what new police officers can really expect
This gem has been floating around the internet for a while, and while its original author is unknown, the truths are just too accurate not to share
While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street
The easiest way to make sense of how to be successful at this is to simply recognize you’re the new guy
Doctors were unable to re-attach it
Three rookie officers joked in a group chat about using the city’s primarily black neighborhoods for target practice
From committing burglary at the station to scaling unlocked gates, these rookie mistakes will bring you back to your glory days