Serving our Country.
Stepping Forward —
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“Officer Newbee stood by the patrol car, his hands shaking slightly as he nervously watched the FTO walking toward him. "First days on any job are always hard," he told himself as he took a deep breath.” | |
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“It doesn't matter if you're a private training academy or a rural training provider: There are actions you can take to improve your training programs.” | |
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“In order to be worthy keepers of the badge, and the sacred trust that is affixed to anyone who is sworn to uphold our Constitution, we must turn our attentions to that gatekeeper who is the law enforcement instructor.” | |
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“All the 'programs' in the history of humanity will not make a difference if they are forced upon a culture that does not truly support creative learning, risk taking, problem solving, and critical thinking.” | |
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“Ethical behavior, compassion and sensitivity to diverse cultures can not be mandated via a training session. These behaviors are the result of core values, which must be willingly held by the organization and its members.” | |
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“Self-directed work teams take advantage of the employees’ talents, skills, abilities, ideas, and experiences.” | |
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“Politicians are focused on self, winning, position, and power. Leaders are focused on mission, effectiveness, vision, and people.” | |
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“There is a dangerous creature that lurks in the halls and offices of many law enforcement agencies. It has been around for ages and the death and destruction it has inflicted among our ranks has been staggering.” | |
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“An organization’s ability to learn and use that learning to meet future demands may be its only competitive edge. Change is in the wind, and if we don’t begin to produce real results, we will eventually be replaced.” | |
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“Team members respect other members’ opinions and talents, even during disagreements on issues. Families consist of groups of people thrust together by fate.” | |
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“As leaders in law enforcement, we must always remember that one of the most important traits of true leadership is courage. We must have the courage to protect and nurture the creative young leaders in our organizations. We must also have the courage to remove those who are in positions of power and who would crush the spirits of creative learning.” | |
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“Do not mistake leaders for politicians. Mixing the two is like creating a mule. The progeny looks something like both parents, but isn’t really either—and is always sterile.” | |
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“Without the benefit of forecasting and strategic planning, any organization will be destined to muddle through form crisis to crisis.” | |
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“A common marketing saying is that 'what is sold is not the steak, but the sizzle.' In law enforcement, the steak represents patrol officers, investigative divisions, and crime prevention programs. The sizzle represents the feeling of safety and security among our customers.” | |
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“Through vision, cooperation, and creativity a small agency can take on even large scale investigations.” | |
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“As a result of this intervention, numerous arrests were made of offenders who would have otherwise escaped prosecution.” |