4 things every newly promoted police leader should know

Author: Paul Cappitelli This article, originally published 03/05/2015, has been updated with current information. Field training officers often tell new recruits, “I’m going to teach you all of the things you need to know that they did not teach you in the police academy.” Hopefully this well-intended FTO will provide accurate and ethical wisdom – the type of on-the job-training that will truly benefit the eager trainee. Eventually, the new recruit will become a seasoned officer and...