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REGULAR MEETING DATES:
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We invite
sworn and civilian members of the Suffolk Police Department to attend a Regular Meeting. Our Board members are more than happy
to answer any questions you may have about the Association and how you can join.
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TOP 25 THINGS OFFICERS TODAY SHOULD KNOW
Based
on a poll conducted by Calibre Press:
- Family comes first. Don't let the job consume you. Ultimately, the only things
that matter are the people waiting for you to come home.
- Take care of yourself. Live a healthy lifestyle balanced with physical fitness
and nutrition.
- Continue to educate yourself and TRAIN in defensive tactics. Take on extra
training opportunities as often as you can.
- EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. Be prepared for anything. No call is a routine call.
Pay attention, especially during boring or repetitious calls. Complacency is deadly.
- Maintain your Integrity. The uniform you wear comes with a certain level of
integrity that must be preserved.
- Remember Cover/Concealment. Always be aware of your surroundings (on or off
duty). Stay alert and aware of potential dangers in your patrol zones. Know your patrol zones better than the residents.
- Be aware of body language and non-verbal communication. Watch the hands and
eyes during all citizen contact. Hands kill you - control them.
- Listen to your instinct. If you don't think something's quite right, it's
probably not.
- Be professional and courteous to fellow officers, administrators and civilians.
Remember, you're being evaluated on and off duty.
- Know the law. Keep up on all changes of the laws and ordinances, as well as
court decisions. Keep up to date on search & seizure laws and probable cause.
- Know your department policies.
- Mentally prepare. Keep a positive mindset - "I will go home at the end of
my shift." Practice When/Then thinking. "When this happens; Then I will...
- Practice defensive driving and safe vehicle operations. More officers get
killed by vehicles than gunfire. Wear your seat belt.
- Practice, practice, practice. Train to react and rely on your training. Practice
firearms, defense tactics and verbal judo skills like your life depends on it.
- Have other interests, hobbies outside of your work.
- Know your strengths and weaknesses including size limitations.
- Don't disregard your backup until you're sure you don't need it, and then think
through it again. When backing up fellow officers, be the best you can.
- Know your equipment and take care of it. Be proficient with it and always
carry a backup.
- Always wear your vest.
- Never underestimate the enemy. On every encounter, expect your worst possible
adversary.
- Play the "what if" game in your head so that you are prepared for any situation.
- Remember the golden rule of handcuffing - cuff and then search. When searching
for a weapon, remember the "Plus One" theory - if you find one, search for two and if you find two, search for three and so
on.
- Remember to advise dispatch of your location.
- Practice your communication skills - writing and speaking. This includes writing
thorough and detailed reports.
- Have confidence in and support your fellow officers. We are all brothers and
sisters under one badge.
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The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor is as follows:
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OATH OF HONOR
On my honor,
I will never betray my badge,
my integrity, my character,
or the public trust.
I will always have the courage
to hold myself and others
accountable for our actions.
I will always uphold the
Constitution,
the community,
and the agency I serve,
so help me God.
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HONOR means giving one's word as a bond and guarantee.
BETRAY is defined as breaking faith and proving false.
The BADGE is a visible symbol of the power of your office.
INTEGRITY is firm adherence to principles, both in our private and public life.
CHARACTER means when the qualities and standards of behavior that distinguish an individual.
The PUBLIC TRUST is a duty imposed in faith to those we are sworn to serve.
COURAGE is having the "heart", the mental and the moral strength to venture, persevere, withstand and overcome
danger, difficulty and fear.
ACCOUNTABILITY means that we are answerable and responsible for our actions.
COMMUNITY is the municipalities, neighborhoods and citizens we serve.
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THE TEN DEADLY ERRORS
1.
LACK OF CONCENTRATION: If you fail to keep your mind on the job while on patrol or carry home problems
into the field, you start to make errors. It can cost you and your fellow officers their lives.
2.
TOMBSTONE COURAGE: Just what it says, if time allows wait for backup. There are very few instances where
you should try and make a dangerous apprehension unaided.
3. NOT ENOUGH REST: to
do your job you must be alert. Lack of sleep or being sleepy can endanger yourself, the community and fellow officers.
4.
TAKING A BAD POSITION: Never let anyone you are questioning or about to stop get in a better position than
you are. THERE IS NO SUCH ANIMAL AS A ROUTINE STOP!!!
5. NOT HEEDING DANGER SIGNS:
As a cop you will get to recognize "danger signs". Movements, strange cars, warnings that should alert you to watch your step
and approach with caution. Know your beat and watch for what is out of place.
6. FAILURE TO WATCH THE HANDS
OF A SUSPECT: Is he or she reaching for a weapon or getting to smack you? WHERE ELSE CAN A KILLER STRIKE FROM, BUT
FROM THEIR HANDS!!!!
7. RELAXING TOO SOON: YES, the rut of false alarms are accidental
or whatever. Still, observe the activity. NEVER take any call as routine or just another false alarm. It could be your ass
on the line.
8. IMPROPER HANDCUFFING: Once you have made the arrest, handcuff the
prisoner CORRECTLY! See that the hands that can kill you are safely secured.
9. NO SEARCH
OR POOR SEARCH: There are too many places to hide a weapon that if you fail to search you are guilty of committing
a crime against other officers that will have contact with your prisoner. Many people carry weapons and are able and ready
to use them on you. Never assume that the next guy or the jailer will do a "GOOD" search.
10. DIRTY OF INOPERATIVE
WEAPON: Is your sidearm clean? How about the bullets? Did you clean your weapon since the last range? Or have you
even shot or practiced drawing your weapon recently? Can you hit your target in a combat situation? You must practice faithfully
and religiously.
* Remember to practice safe gun handling at all times when cleaning or drawing for practice. Also,
remember the 1 + 1 rule, if you find one weapon during a search, there is another, or if there is one suspect, there is another.
NEVER STOP WHAT IFING!
If you do get hurt, always have a WINNING
MINDSET, convinced that you will survive!
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