Hey Rookies. . .

[Don]

Hey,

We haven't run all you guys off have we? http://www.officer.com/ubb/eek.gif

[me again]

This used to be the busiest place at o.com http://www.officer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Niteshift]

Maybe their FTO's are working them too hard.

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Perseverate In Pugna

[John from Maryland]

Actually they heard that Don is the lead tactical instructor for the next entry level class. They're trying to widen the door of the academy so he can get in there with his walker. They don't want him to fall and break a hip.

be safe.

[Don]

For once I am speechless! http://www.officer.com/ubb/confused.gif http://www.officer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[AussieCop]

Perhaps we should start a thread where we advise rookies of our individual expertise in our different areas so that rookies will know exactly what professional advice is available to them.

[RaychelR]

Widen the door for his walker or his big head?


Haha just kiddin Don!

[Don]

Originally posted by Mitzi:
I want to be head BS'er but I think those honors go to Don and Niteshift! lol http://www.officer.com/ubb/smile.gif

Originally posted by RaychelR:
Widen the door for his walker or his big head?


Haha just kiddin Don!

WHHEEELLL,

Harumph, if I ever post again it will be in a dark room and with my computer turned off! http://www.officer.com/ubb/tongue.gif

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"Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining". . . Judge Judy
6P1 (retired)

[Niteshift]

Mixing the bunny thread with this one? http://www.officer.com/ubb/confused.gif

Is your "sometimers" kicking in Don?

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Perseverate In Pugna

[Don]

Nah,

I was just too lazy to post it twice! http://www.officer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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"Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining". . . Judge Judy
6P1 (retired)

[Blue_Chameleon]

Hey all...I'll start posting in the rookie section once I get my Reserve status (fingers crossed)...otherwise, I'll just keep pokin' in and see how everyone's doing.

[BrickCop]

I'm new here....got a question..How do you guys deal with the dreaded "know it all" rookie in you department? I'm really alluding to their attitude rather than actual intelligence, you guys must have met a couple somewhere along the line.

[Don]

I see by your profile that you are a supervisor. This makes it easier on YOU. I

[JKT]

I agree with Don, sometimes you have to use the proverbial 2X4 to get their attention. Written evaluations will sometimes work wonders.

One of the Officers I currently work with, who has been here for 9 or 10 years, was recently reassigned to an area that he had little prior knowledge of (sorting inmate mail). He thought he knew what he was doing and didn't listen when told what to watch for. After several days, the complaints started rolling in, which eventually caused everyone else who sometimes assists to be chastised (share the blame) and our supervisor now has to double-check ecerything. (lots of fun).

I guess my point is that if you can get his attention early rather than late, it would be best for all.

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Optimistic pessimist: Hope for the best, but expect the worst.

Jack