How to Be a Good Police Officer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be fit and ready for anything.

   Remain fit and fast at all costs.
   
   Go to the gym often.
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   Step 2: Maintain a clean

   Always report for duty wearing highly shined shoes or boots.
   
   Leather duty gear should be in good condition and blacked (or browned) and not scuffed, worn or torn. ,,,,, Do what you know is right. , Make sure everyone goes home to their families safe and sound when the shift ends. ,,, This is not taught anymore, unfortunately. , Fix or find the best answer for the problem. ,,,, Not everyone tells the truth, this includes the good guys.
   
   Take the time to figure out which is which before backing or prosecuting either one. ,,, Don't let political corruption, the good ol' boy system, or your own arrogance impede your decision making. ,
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   Step 3: sharply pressed uniform.

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   Step 4: Meet or exceed your departments education and accreditation requirements

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   Step 5: including continuing education credits.

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   Step 6: Protect the peace even if it means endangering yourself.

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   Step 7: Be brave.

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   Step 8: Always be willing to give your life to protect others.

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   Step 9: Never abuse your power.

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    Step 10: Always look out for your colleagues.

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    Step 11: Remember those you deal with are Human and do not prejudge their predicament-situation.

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    Step 12: Not everyone is out to kill you

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    Step 13: don't treat everyone like criminals.

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    Step 14: Be fair and be just...

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    Step 15: Treat every situation individually.

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    Step 16: Not everyone needs to go to jail

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    Step 17: not everyone needs released either.

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    Step 18: Do not treat people like stats or promotional achievements regardless of what your command staff says.

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    Step 19: You directly reflect what the community thinks of Police Officers

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    Step 20: treat them badly and they will return the same favor.

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    Step 21: Not everyone lies

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    Step 22: this includes the bad guys.

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    Step 23: Officer safety is paramount

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    Step 24: stay alert and you'll stay alive.

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    Step 25: Know your State and Local laws

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    Step 26: organizational policies and procedures

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    Step 27: this saves a lot of time when you may have to answer to either one.

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    Step 28: It's your community

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    Step 29: take good care of it.

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    Step 30: Remember everyone loves morality

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    Step 31: they just don't like it enforced upon them.

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