Went on a ride along with a friend of mine, he told me "I've gotta keep in mind that even though my boss isn't here, he's here.." I saw him get cussed and he was nothing but respectful. We pulled a guy over, and he jumped out of the car on him. My heart sank.. I thought he was gonna get shot. He yelled at him to get back in the car, and the guy got back in the car. He didn't even give the guy the ticket. He's been there for two years, and he still treats every day like it's his first. He's a good guy.
@@mannyblaaze2470 Operation Imperial Stormtrooper. Special Ops when you work under Lt Vader. (He's an incredible hard ass, and Capt Palpatine is a massive dick.)
Im going to sum up this video for those in a hurry 1: You are not luke cage 2: Your not top priority, expect to get hand me downs as your equipment 3: overlooking crucial evidence (desert snow (website)) 4: trying to mimic veterans (reputation isnt earned by getting a badge (its earned over time)) 5: bad report writing (lazy reports) If your read down this far, tell me if this is a good wrap up id love to know, thx
My previous captain said don’t get so involved in policing that that is who you are, then after you retire, you are no longer Officer whatever. You are just another guy. Be a good cop, but be somebody outside of work. Don’t always introduce yourself as a cop because sooner or later you won’t have hat title and you will be a nobody
Great training points as always. On the point of over excited rookies, my advice would also be to not think you have to catch EVERYONE. Don't let a subject bait you when they take off on foot. Take a breath and think, "what's their reason for running? Are they trying to take my attention off of the car (if one is involved) because there's evidence in it? Is there another subject hiding in the car who will try to hurt me when I run by it or will that second subject try to destroy evidence? Am I alone and is this subject I'm running after trying to lead me somewhere pre planned?" Don't be that guy/girl who gets tunnel vision and always has to "chase the rabbit". Bad juju can come from that. It's not that big of a deal to let them run sometimes. They'll keep being turds. They'll do it again another day when you have the numbers to grab them. It's team work, not "Department you". No shame in holding position out of officer safety concerns.
I'd advise any new cop to keep breathing during chases or critical incidents. 👍.... your brain & body need oxygen. You will get into a rush then feel dizzy, off balance. Learn to control adrenaline & reduce stress after events.
Hey 401 you could do a video on how to get out of shyness/your comfort zone as a police officer and also how to have good communication skills in police work. Just a suggestion that I think would be a interesting topic
Lee Tipton tbh... Get a job as a server in a family restaurant. It's what I did, and it helped me tremendously to develop people skills. It forces you to get out of your comfort zone. And as the old adage goes... Growth doesn't come from comfort
Not even a family restaurant. I worked at mcdonalds for 2 years. Mcdonalds because it’s the busiest and most demanding of all fast food. Dealing with customers who always think they are right, having to keep your calm and explain while someone is yelling at you. And my hearing isn’t the best and I can honestly tell you that headset at mcdonald’s trained my ear haha. But working drive thru really improved my communication skills. One customer thanks you, smiles, next one is yelling at you for something that isn’t your fault. You learn the right words to say to people to just get them to the next window.
I was an MP for 10 years, and everything you said applies To The Military whether they be Military Police (Army and Marines), Master At Arms (Navy), Security Forces (Air Force), and Port Security (Coast Guard) as well. The Equipment is rarely new in the Military, and thinking you're a Bad ass because you drive a Patrol Car WILL get your ass beat. Report Writing and Note Taking is stressed, and Some MPs on Patrol can get away with some stuff because they know how far they can push things and not get caught. You can learn a lot in the MPs, but transitioning to Civilian Law Enforcement can take a lot of time. That's the main reason I am not a cop now. And Oilfield Money is simply better, so much so that agencies in West Texas and South East New Mexico have a hard time keeping people. That and a housing shortage keeps rates for apartments in the astronomical range.
I can confirm with the gear and reports...USAF Security Forces I’m still rocking gear from 2013 finally got new cars but still use the older ones as well
@@cameronkeane7060,Yeah, the Military tends to drive stuff until the wheels fall off. Then they will put it back together and auction it off. When I was in Germany, I back filled for a unit that went on deployment. One of the Patrol areas used a Ford Focus Wagon, which was red and had a magnetic blue light. They wanted us to "blend in". In Germany, blending in means driving a silver, dark blue or black Opel. I had a radio relay station to check on and it wasn't far from Frankenstein Castle (no connection to the book or movie) which was a tourist attraction. Big surprise for Civilians to see me getting out of a red Ford Escort to check the locks on the gates. I would have come back later, except I had another area to patrol 30 kilometers away.
Why don't we require officers to take an air sample when they smell weed, and use that for PC to conduct a vehicle search? While I'm sure that 99.95% are good officers that wouldn't fudge PC to play a hunch. I'm also sure that at some point some dirt bag is going to get caught pooching the screw. Then the all those people that refuse to take responsibility for their actions are going to argue that since no weed was found that proves the officer was full of shit. Since PC was bullshit the body found in the trunk was only found because of an illegal search
@@satanastigrisscriptor3975 I stand by my question. Gotta ask you though how many states are there in this great nation?? How many states does it take to be "most" of the states?
@@satanastigrisscriptor3975 I'll help you out. There are 50 states, so it takes 26 to be "most". Since weed is only legal in 10 states (and DC) it's not even close to being legal in most states. Not to mention federally it's still a schedule 1 controlled substance. There is nothing preventing our president from telling the DOJ to start enforcing the law. It would be a waist of time, and money, but that's never stopped Trump before.
@@garryowen8673 Okay First of all you are a dumbass. Yes only 10 states legalize pot for recreational use, It's legal in 32 states for medical purposes. Is your small mind blown yet? Also the federal government can do as you say but that has been threatened before in the past an although it never took flight their would not only be a public outcry but possible legal action from the states. The states run the federal government not the other way around buddy. Get your facts straight your speaking straight bullshit atm.
You are the only cop that has not lied to me about the pit maneuver apparatus on your vehicle. I have asked about 5 officers in person what that large metal thing was for. They all said it was to move dead cars off highway, never mentioning it is for pit maneuvers Thanks again for honesty
I applied for the RCMP many years ago... you have a great series, discussing very interesting and important tips and experiences. Thanks, sir. A good insight into the folks that we love and depend on. And a rather thankless job as well, but how much we depend on you. Thanks. Lotsa love your way, and to all of em everywhere.
Nice video also a good one to point out is doing roll call as a rookie officer take notes. When I was a intern at my local PD I would see every officer taking notes on events that happened over night and the two rookie officers were just staring into LaLa land. The LT then chewed them out about it and ever since that day they both took notes consistently lol. Don’t be that guy/gal. They were so embarrassed.
We had a crown vic before and it was amazing driving through the curves like it was on rails. Except when you're on bad tires and the road is covered in ice 😂. I ended up half off the road because it wouldn't stop fishtailing. One time I was making a slight left curve and all sudden I'm facing the ditch just going completely sideways down the road 😂 I corrected it and was pulling seat cushion out for a week. Those were all driving casually too. They just don't have enough weight on the back end
7:36 When you just got off work and you walk into your apartment and all the sudden you hear sirens like crazy on your street and a helicopter buzzes your apartment rooftop with the spotlight on, it’s ok to turn on your radio listen in!
I have been waiting MONTHS going through the hiring process to be a cop in my area, all I can say is if I get finally hired I will be so damn thankful and appreciate absolutely everything handed to me even if it is used and expired.
As someone who is joining in law enforcement I actually HOPE my first cruiser is a crown Vic and not one of those explorers. I have heard crown Vic’s are one of the best starting vehicles apart from the transmission
Not anymore. Crown Vics were definitely a great cruiser but they are all over 300 thousand miles now, and falling apart. Once the motor blows while you're in a high speed pursuit or it doesn't start when you need to get to safety for your life, you will think different.
Fact is, they don't make Civilian Versions anymore, so Police Versions went buhbye. It's just not profitable to make a vehicle just for police. Ford screwed the pooch not keeping something like it in the inventory, but it probably wouldn't sell because civilians are into cross-over SUVs now.
@@bighomie245 I agree. My point was that agencies can't get specially built Police Cruisers. Every Patrol Vehicle has a Civilian Cousin. The only exception would be special tactics vehicles like SWAT might use. More often than not, SWAT Vehicles have a Cousin somewhere in the Military (Think MRAP-type vehicles).
Ford CV has safety & fire control issues up until about 2007. Ford re engineered the fuel tanks & added a few upgrades which led to many US police agencies from going to Dodge or other models. SUVs are now more common. GM Tahoes are what many city police & sheriffs use in my area. Dodge Charger sedans are still common with suburbs & small town police.
I want to be a police officer when I grow up I’m 14 right now I wanna go in training when I’m 20 and I love ur channel thank you for preparing me for the job👌🏾🔥
The biggest thing I learn as a rookie is not to be so hard on myself. I still have less than a year in and I get nervous trying to make sure I don't make sure mistakes or to know everything. Wasn't until the veteran officers told me don't be too prideful to ask for advice. So now I just take it one day at a time and learn whatever I can. As for officers listening to the radio off duty, I would only recommend it for their first couple of days or week just to understand how the flow of radio etiquette and learn their codes as well. The whole point of using codes is to keep airtime to a minimal. Great video also brother, stay safe.
I love the channel. I wanted to be a cop when I was younger but things went differently and I ended up in prison. Learned my lesson and got my life back together. Just wanted to say I enjoy the show and had mad respect for the good cops and you seem like a good one keep up the good shows and be safe out there
Thank you so much for constantly putting out new information about police work. Some of this is really going to come in handy for me in the near future! You’re awesome 🙂
Thanks, man! I really want to be a police officer when I'm older and I'm struggling kinda in school and I'm doing everything I can. I am motivated and want to be the difference in law enforcement and let everyone knows, the citizens especially, that we are not here just because we want a paycheck, or to intimidate people, but we are here to protect them and keep crime at a low!
When you talked about report writing I remembered when I was working at the state employment assistance office. A guy came in and wanted help entering his data into the computer. I started coaching him on how to go through the process while he hunt-and-pecked rather quickly with his index fingers. "You type like a cop," I said. Turns out he WAS a cop. Part-time small-town and looking for a full time job.
It'd be cool if you talked about some things people should look out for if they're planning on going to university before applying to become a police officer. Like good majors and minors and what oppurtunities having a degree can give you.
Man, a guy that used to work in my field made a career change and is now an officer. When he told me that the two fields have a lot in common I didn’t really understand until I watched this. A lot of the same issues with rookies in aircraft maintenance.
Lol, my first 3 months in got my nose broken by an inmate on the way to court. Lesson learned. You can actually watch the video of it. Just UA-cam “deputy gets Headbutt” and look for the gentleman wearing yellow being escorted.
youre an inspiration to me, at first i was hesitant about chasing a career in law enforcement but if that means meeting a lot of nice and funny people like you, then why not try it out
Haha that’s why I stayed for the paperwork after my ride along, the officer told me we were done and when I said I’d stay to watch him do the reports he looked at me like i was crazy. Gotta experience the whole job if I plan on doing it, not just the fun bit.
I’ll be starting the academy soon in Alabama and these videos help out SO much! A lot of it seems like common sense but I can see these things being forgotten about. You should do a video on the chain of command or rank structure one day because I see that being beneficial to those joining up
I started being interested in Police work like 2 years ago. During that time I found your channel, channel of Donut Operator and a few weeks ago a Sierżant Bagieta's channel (I'm from Poland so he's basicly a local 401 :P ). I'm currently studying and right after that one of my biggest dreams is to join the police force. I'm really passionate about this job and I will keep trying until I get to the point when I'm an actual police officer. Thank you for all of your videos. They mean so much to me, since police is basicly my passion. I know that it looks a lot different in Poland , but I still want to help the community in this exact way. Here's an idea-could you make a video about Police in different countries(Poland as well if you can :P)? It might be a hard video to make, but It sure would be entertaining. Sorry for any possible grammar errors, but English isn't my first language so I still might make those. Anyway... keep up the good work! I love watching your channel and I simply want to see you succeed in your UA-cam carrier :D
It would be awesome if you did a video on what a spouse can do to support their spouse that’s going through the police academy and a new officer. What we can do to be helpful,take some of the stress away once they get home. All of those kinds of things that a non law enforcement person wouldn’t think to do to help them out. My husband is looking to go to the academy soon and I want to be as much of a help as possible.
To tell you from personal experience, the fact that you are actively looking for more information to better yourself means a lot. The best advice I can give outright is to expect change. His personality, character, and views of everyday things will change. Not that it is a bad thing, but be the anchor to allow yourself to bring them back to Earth when it gets too far. As well, during the job our adrenaline and senses are at 150%. Because of this, when we arrive home we drop everything to about 20% and become couch potatoes or otherwise described as a "depressive" state. Don't take it personal when we seem "off." Unfortunately, it is an inevitable roller coaster that we experience until you get more experience and become able to manage it better. As well, there will be times when your husband experiences the worst of the worst and has to bring home what he sees. If he is open for conversation then please allow yourself to listen to what he has to say as sometimes it is a huge stress relief to be able to talk to someone. However, if he isn't open for conversation it is best to not pry. Fortunately, there are tons of classes that most departments provide that talks about everything mentioned above and much much more. Hopefully you all will be given the opportunity for such classes. I wish you and him the best. This is a very rewarding career with nothing else like it out there. Keep supporting him like you already are. Wish ya'll the best.
HN Patrol thank you for the reply. This is kinda what I all ready do. He is a corrections officer at our local sheriffs office at the moment. He has been doing that for two years now. I let him be when he gets home from the night shift. Sometimes it takes him months to tell me about things that happen at work,they have had some really awful inmates that have made their shifts terrible,sometimes that day he wants to talk about it. His favorite thing to do honestly is to see our two year old son before and after work. Being a CO seems to have made him more compassionate. I just want to help him the best I can with this new transition he will hopefully be making in the next few months
I'm happy to see Desert Snow is still running. I went in the 90's and the CA trooper was amazing. I can't remember his name, but that guy was badass on highway drug interdiction.
1:41 I'm an old Chemical Engineer. My first job I had a desk that was an existing desk with garbage all over it with a small spot cleared for me. The chair was a crate LOL. It really didn't matter since my job was on the streets so to speak out on the floor of the factory. Funny thing was when the situation rooms rectified I was the only person with a new desk and chair LOL. I guess maybe it pays not to bitch. After all, why would I care when I was making big dollars for sitting on a crate may be a half-hour a day at the most. I was having a blast!
Thanks for the advice. Graduate from the academy in a little over 2 weeks. A little bit older than most rookies, so hopefully some of my life lessons will come in handy as well. Keep up the good work!
Hey Officer! Wanted to catch a comment on a new vid so hopefully you'd see it! Thanks for making these videos and explaining what it's like to operate as a Law Enforcement Officer. You guys take a lot of risks everyday and the sacrifices made by officers just like yourself will not be forgotten. I DO NOT live in the USA, but the policing structure where I live is quite similar.
Had a good buddy share this with me years ago. His TO was a rather large man. My buddy finally got the courage to ask him " how do you handle a foot chase?" The TO's response. " Listen rookie, if I have to run more than 50 yards it just means I got out of my car too early". LOL.
So true about the car lol...I went in fully starched I could cut steaks with my creases and was issued a crown Vic with more miles than Pamela Anderson...and yes it had a engine light on it and a funny wobble coming from the rear, it took me two years to get another hand me down with less miles
I was just told to take my hat off when I was on the bus, that I was fine with, until I was told it was for gang violence. It was a blue lives matter hat...
Yeah, look what just happened to the 14 year old kid on the school bus for wearing a MAGA hat. When you're in those areas, it's a really good idea to listen to the people who work for a living, the person who told you to take it off was looking out for you.
Your mention of police scanners sparked an old memory. I was once code 3 to a call and noticed a Ford Bronco following/chasing my cover unit who was a few blocks ahead of me. I pulled them over, it turned out to be his parents and sister who had been sitting in a Bart parking lot listening to a scanner and they responded to all the calls he got dispatched to. I read them the riot act and sent them home. The look on his face when I pulled him aside later and confronted him about it was priceless. So rookie's this isn't an interactive TV show, don't let your family members treat it as one.
Officer 401, like your stuff. You could do one about the reality of police profiling and lying about the reason they pulled someone over. Like smoking a cigarette while driving a car at 2am on Saturday. I know there's an excellent chance that driver has been drinking also or weed or something. But lying is lying. And it violates the fourth amendment. I was driving perfectly. He said I didn't signal. I did signal. Out of habit i signal when no one is there. He was bored and hiding and pulled me over. I had been drinking but was under. Can't imagine the profiling black guys get when cops are bored. Anyway, not to carry on. You maybe have already mentioned this topic.
If i make it through the academy (im pretty sure i wont cause of the phsical test) i would rlly of earned the spot so im gonna take your advise and not make sill or lazy mistakes as a rookie... love ur vids btw....😁
Great (and crucial) subject in this video, 401... Particularly important are those Reports! From the Military (Navy specifically) we were taught "You can't possibly write down too much information" in regards to Log Books, the most fundamentally ubiquitous report-style paperwork in the military experience. SO I did have this question. Is there a "system" taught to Police about field notes? Obviously, you can't spend your entire time on patrol jotting down every reference to every single thing you do in a day... AND just as obviously, Detectives can't possibly keep everything detailed in their notepads either. I mean, you've still got to be able to carry the thing around! Right? Sure, we (military) have our own forms of "weird BS jargon" that kind of shortens the note-taking into the logs, but aside from starting every line with a time-notation and then proceeding through whatever events as they happen... There really isn't a lot to Log-Keeping in training. It would seem (however) since Police are a bit more implicated in the Court system, there's probably some kind of "general rules of thumb" about notes and reports, when to write them down, how often to reference a watch/clock... some basic format for associated dates versus cases/situations... and so forth. OR is this "system" for notes and reports just a "department by department" or "it depends" kind of thing??? (lolz)... At some point everyone has their own "method to the madness" I guess. ;o)
Love your videos! Attended my polygraph appointment last week with the Chicago Police Department. Your videos are honest and funny of course. I can’t wait to see what lies ahead. Thank you sir!
Some sworn LE agencies buy weapons or duty gear. Some sheriffs & PDs allow sworn members buy new weapons or carry dept approved guns on duty. I would not wear out dated body armor or carry OC spray past its service date. 👎
all 100% spot on. I was one of those Cops who liked writing reports. I always had the longest report if there were multiple officers at an incident. The time off point is huge. Enjoy your time away from work. Law Enforcement can be extremely stressful. I highly recommend you burn off the stress in the gym. Establishing a workout routine not only reduces stress but prepares you for those inevitable resisting suspects.
For a rookie, leave the radio on while home for the right reasons. For instance, I had problems translating some of the things (addresses, descriptions, codes, essentials) that would be said. My radio used to be my only entertainment to improve my listening. I also would quiz myself to remember where each officer was dispatched to. That way it would start to catch on while on-duty. As a cop, fresh or scarred, it is IMPORTANT that you pay attention to where your coworkers are in case one of them calls for immediate assistance. I also kept my radio on to get a feel of how everything should be communicated. I got nervous on my second day & wasn’t sure how to properly call service in. My radio helped me get a good feel of how things were done. Overall, the man is right. Don’t be that overly excited cop that always has their radio on. First advice I was given before I even started, “separate your work life from your personal life.” Unless you know somebody on their shift could be in danger, enjoy yourself
Nothing wrong with hand me downs fixing it up is actually quite relaxing and gives you the chance to make it good as new and i do it all the time with my everyday carry and now my civilian holster fits like a glove.
Went on a ride along with a friend of mine, he told me "I've gotta keep in mind that even though my boss isn't here, he's here.." I saw him get cussed and he was nothing but respectful. We pulled a guy over, and he jumped out of the car on him. My heart sank.. I thought he was gonna get shot. He yelled at him to get back in the car, and the guy got back in the car. He didn't even give the guy the ticket. He's been there for two years, and he still treats every day like it's his first. He's a good guy.
Precious Gibson, its the same thing for coal miners.
I of course he yelled at him. Than he has a lot of energy and is also strong
"and he jumped out of the car on him" My dad did this,it was a norm for people to do this back in the day. Boomers.
*#6:* Don't shout "Pew! Pew! Pew!" during an OIS. Only vets can do that.
You made me laugh until I peed a little. Thank you. Both, apparently, were much needed.
LMAO
snakesocks OIS?
CODE3law CODERBLx officer involved shooting
@@mannyblaaze2470 Operation Imperial Stormtrooper. Special Ops when you work under Lt Vader. (He's an incredible hard ass, and Capt Palpatine is a massive dick.)
Can you do a vid on, what is the best way to structure reports? Thanks, keep up the good work!!
Great idea!
Yeah, I would like to know more about these reports.
I would love to know about this as well just to see the behind the scene.
There’s no behind the scenes. You just write what happens. It’s simple.
It still is kinda behind the scene because no one ever sees it or shows that part of the job.
Im going to sum up this video for those in a hurry
1: You are not luke cage
2: Your not top priority, expect to get hand me downs as your equipment
3: overlooking crucial evidence (desert snow (website))
4: trying to mimic veterans (reputation isnt earned by getting a badge (its earned over time))
5: bad report writing (lazy reports)
If your read down this far, tell me if this is a good wrap up id love to know, thx
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I didn't come here to read your comment, I came here to watch the video.
You remind me of the gears of war guy when you wear those hats
Marcus Fenix vibes
American cop be like: ew that vest is 5 years old and my gear is outdated
Meanwhile in my country:y’all getting bulletproof vests?
Meanwhile, as a citizen with multiple armor setups, "Y'all don't get vests?!" 😱
a 5-year-old vest can be ineffective, that's actually a valid concern for anyone to have
@@s00-x2h the resource officer at my school has a vest with a shelf life of 5 years and it’s going on 8
@@parkerpritchard4111 he needs to switch it out asap
@@s00-x2h they don’t have the funds on hand and he prefers to buy all his own gear himself so he has to take what he can get atm
My previous captain said don’t get so involved in policing that that is who you are, then after you retire, you are no longer Officer whatever. You are just another guy. Be a good cop, but be somebody outside of work. Don’t always introduce yourself as a cop because sooner or later you won’t have hat title and you will be a nobody
Damn that's good advice
Translation: Find a constructive hobby outside of work. Find something to clear your mind. Something other than drinking on your RDOs.
Great training points as always. On the point of over excited rookies, my advice would also be to not think you have to catch EVERYONE. Don't let a subject bait you when they take off on foot. Take a breath and think, "what's their reason for running? Are they trying to take my attention off of the car (if one is involved) because there's evidence in it? Is there another subject hiding in the car who will try to hurt me when I run by it or will that second subject try to destroy evidence? Am I alone and is this subject I'm running after trying to lead me somewhere pre planned?" Don't be that guy/girl who gets tunnel vision and always has to "chase the rabbit". Bad juju can come from that. It's not that big of a deal to let them run sometimes. They'll keep being turds. They'll do it again another day when you have the numbers to grab them. It's team work, not "Department you". No shame in holding position out of officer safety concerns.
I'd advise any new cop to keep breathing during chases or critical incidents. 👍.... your brain & body need oxygen. You will get into a rush then feel dizzy, off balance. Learn to control adrenaline & reduce stress after events.
Except what if they were Ted Bundy or a murder that's kinda bad advise
@@DavidLLambertmobile any tips on how to do that besides breathing exercises ?
Good points but “keep being turds” can lead to a murder potentially
Mistake #7: Using a "Mistake #2" overlay on Mistake #3
Oops.
@@officer401 Just tell us that you did it on purpose, just to prove a point because this video is about mistakes. We'll forgive you, lol... 😄
Today I had my first Code 3 response where I was driving
Well not as a cop but as a German paramedic. 🙂
I respect EMT's
Officer I’m hiding... I mean... Staging. Just kidding. I respect EMT’s also.
EMTs saved my Swiss cheese ass once... but I'm not a officer. But I've been thinking about making the career change. 🙄
Adventures of Will and Shelby Good luck man. If you do, stay safe out there.
thank you, cheers from the U S of A
Being a Rookie and knocking up your first Badge Bunny.
...who works in the Comm Center, and you won't be able to avoid her when you're in service.
... and then having a hot mic incident while discussing cheating on her with another coworker.
And then getting stabbed...
John Mullen next thing you know you hear over the mic “dude you’re hot mic!”😂😂
...and then while skimming the stubborn grease she transferred to your twig and berries, you discover fresh and persistent lice.
Hey 401 you could do a video on how to get out of shyness/your comfort zone as a police officer and also how to have good communication skills in police work. Just a suggestion that I think would be a interesting topic
Lee Tipton tbh... Get a job as a server in a family restaurant. It's what I did, and it helped me tremendously to develop people skills. It forces you to get out of your comfort zone. And as the old adage goes... Growth doesn't come from comfort
Not even a family restaurant. I worked at mcdonalds for 2 years. Mcdonalds because it’s the busiest and most demanding of all fast food. Dealing with customers who always think they are right, having to keep your calm and explain while someone is yelling at you. And my hearing isn’t the best and I can honestly tell you that headset at mcdonald’s trained my ear haha. But working drive thru really improved my communication skills. One customer thanks you, smiles, next one is yelling at you for something that isn’t your fault. You learn the right words to say to people to just get them to the next window.
I was an MP for 10 years, and everything you said applies To The Military whether they be Military Police (Army and Marines), Master At Arms (Navy), Security Forces (Air Force), and Port Security (Coast Guard) as well. The Equipment is rarely new in the Military, and thinking you're a Bad ass because you drive a Patrol Car WILL get your ass beat. Report Writing and Note Taking is stressed, and Some MPs on Patrol can get away with some stuff because they know how far they can push things and not get caught. You can learn a lot in the MPs, but transitioning to Civilian Law Enforcement can take a lot of time. That's the main reason I am not a cop now. And Oilfield Money is simply better, so much so that agencies in West Texas and South East New Mexico have a hard time keeping people. That and a housing shortage keeps rates for apartments in the astronomical range.
Hello neighbor! I'm in hobbs nm working the oil patch too!!
I can confirm with the gear and reports...USAF Security Forces I’m still rocking gear from 2013 finally got new cars but still use the older ones as well
@@cameronkeane7060,Yeah, the Military tends to drive stuff until the wheels fall off. Then they will put it back together and auction it off. When I was in Germany, I back filled for a unit that went on deployment. One of the Patrol areas used a Ford Focus Wagon, which was red and had a magnetic blue light. They wanted us to "blend in". In Germany, blending in means driving a silver, dark blue or black Opel. I had a radio relay station to check on and it wasn't far from Frankenstein Castle (no connection to the book or movie) which was a tourist attraction. Big surprise for Civilians to see me getting out of a red Ford Escort to check the locks on the gates. I would have come back later, except I had another area to patrol 30 kilometers away.
Navy has security forces too
@@cameronkeane7060 2013? Man that’s new compared to some shit the Navy has. I’m pretty sure my vest was from the early 2000’s.
Officer of the millennium. What up
Why don't we require officers to take an air sample when they smell weed, and use that for PC to conduct a vehicle search? While I'm sure that 99.95% are good officers that wouldn't fudge PC to play a hunch. I'm also sure that at some point some dirt bag is going to get caught pooching the screw. Then the all those people that refuse to take responsibility for their actions are going to argue that since no weed was found that proves the officer was full of shit. Since PC was bullshit the body found in the trunk was only found because of an illegal search
@@garryowen8673 Well considering weed is now legal in most states that was a bad example lmao.
@@satanastigrisscriptor3975 I stand by my question. Gotta ask you though how many states are there in this great nation?? How many states does it take to be "most" of the states?
@@satanastigrisscriptor3975 I'll help you out. There are 50 states, so it takes 26 to be "most". Since weed is only legal in 10 states (and DC) it's not even close to being legal in most states. Not to mention federally it's still a schedule 1 controlled substance. There is nothing preventing our president from telling the DOJ to start enforcing the law. It would be a waist of time, and money, but that's never stopped Trump before.
@@garryowen8673 Okay First of all you are a dumbass. Yes only 10 states legalize pot for recreational use, It's legal in 32 states for medical purposes. Is your small mind blown yet? Also the federal government can do as you say but that has been threatened before in the past an although it never took flight their would not only be a public outcry but possible legal action from the states. The states run the federal government not the other way around buddy. Get your facts straight your speaking straight bullshit atm.
#6 ... That's applicable to so many jobs! Leave work at work and home at home!
You are the only cop that has not lied to me about the pit maneuver apparatus on your vehicle. I have asked about 5 officers in person what that large metal
thing was for. They all said it was to move dead cars off highway, never mentioning it is for pit maneuvers
Thanks again for honesty
I applied for the RCMP many years ago... you have a great series, discussing very interesting and important tips and experiences. Thanks, sir. A good insight into the folks that we love and depend on. And a rather thankless job as well, but how much we depend on you. Thanks. Lotsa love your way, and to all of em everywhere.
Nice video also a good one to point out is doing roll call as a rookie officer take notes. When I was a intern at my local PD I would see every officer taking notes on events that happened over night and the two rookie officers were just staring into LaLa land. The LT then chewed them out about it and ever since that day they both took notes consistently lol. Don’t be that guy/gal. They were so embarrassed.
I miss my Crown Vic and hand-me-down equipment!! Its a rite of passage! Looking back as an FTO, i agree with your list here!
We had a crown vic before and it was amazing driving through the curves like it was on rails. Except when you're on bad tires and the road is covered in ice 😂. I ended up half off the road because it wouldn't stop fishtailing. One time I was making a slight left curve and all sudden I'm facing the ditch just going completely sideways down the road 😂 I corrected it and was pulling seat cushion out for a week. Those were all driving casually too. They just don't have enough weight on the back end
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When you just got off work and you walk into your apartment and all the sudden you hear sirens like crazy on your street and a helicopter buzzes your apartment rooftop with the spotlight on, it’s ok to turn on your radio listen in!
I have been waiting MONTHS going through the hiring process to be a cop in my area, all I can say is if I get finally hired I will be so damn thankful and appreciate absolutely everything handed to me even if it is used and expired.
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It's a long process, but soo worth it
Brandon it is. I signed my acceptance letter today!! Academy starts in January.
@@avasinnx congrats all that hard work you put in finally paid off. Stay positive and you'll do great in the academy.
MrArmyGuy24 Thank you sir!!!
This video was absolutely essential. Thanks 401!
As someone who is joining in law enforcement I actually HOPE my first cruiser is a crown Vic and not one of those explorers. I have heard crown Vic’s are one of the best starting vehicles apart from the transmission
Not anymore. Crown Vics were definitely a great cruiser but they are all over 300 thousand miles now, and falling apart. Once the motor blows while you're in a high speed pursuit or it doesn't start when you need to get to safety for your life, you will think different.
Fact is, they don't make Civilian Versions anymore, so Police Versions went buhbye. It's just not profitable to make a vehicle just for police. Ford screwed the pooch not keeping something like it in the inventory, but it probably wouldn't sell because civilians are into cross-over SUVs now.
Mr. K.I.S.S I respect people’s opinions but cross over SUV’s are dumb. There smaller than a normal suv but still expensive to buy and expensive to run
@@bighomie245 I agree. My point was that agencies can't get specially built Police Cruisers. Every Patrol Vehicle has a Civilian Cousin. The only exception would be special tactics vehicles like SWAT might use. More often than not, SWAT Vehicles have a Cousin somewhere in the Military (Think MRAP-type vehicles).
Ford CV has safety & fire control issues up until about 2007. Ford re engineered the fuel tanks & added a few upgrades which led to many US police agencies from going to Dodge or other models. SUVs are now more common. GM Tahoes are what many city police & sheriffs use in my area. Dodge Charger sedans are still common with suburbs & small town police.
Wow! I honestly didnt think if any of those. Thank you so much. This video hit me and I'll keep those in mind when my time comes to serving.
I love you! Your such an awesome UA-camr
Thank you buddy!
officer401 OMG 401!!! YOUR AWESOME I’m sick today and you made my day and made me feel better!!!❤️
You're*. If you want to be a cop you have to know how to spell. No hate just pointing it out
50p your annoying (your)
@@joshmunoz1788 you're (you are)
Thanks for all your tips and information . I am prepping for the academy in California. Need every bit of information I can get.
😂😂 "Listening to the scanner, with their side arm still on" 💀
First person I thought of was spoiled mayo😂😂😂😂
My mom used to listen to the scanner to keep track of whether she needed to pick up my trouble making brother from jail.
What is the purpose of the pink badge next to your channel name? I have googled but cannot find out.
Best advice I got when I started/would give to other new cops: when you're shift is over, go the fuck home and be a regular person.
It means that they are a patreon or something like that
You bonus tip ended up being the best one, in my opinion. Separating your personal and work lives is so important in this job. Great vid!
I want to be a police officer when I grow up I’m 14 right now I wanna go in training when I’m 20 and I love ur channel thank you for preparing me for the job👌🏾🔥
The biggest thing I learn as a rookie is not to be so hard on myself. I still have less than a year in and I get nervous trying to make sure I don't make sure mistakes or to know everything. Wasn't until the veteran officers told me don't be too prideful to ask for advice. So now I just take it one day at a time and learn whatever I can.
As for officers listening to the radio off duty, I would only recommend it for their first couple of days or week just to understand how the flow of radio etiquette and learn their codes as well. The whole point of using codes is to keep airtime to a minimal. Great video also brother, stay safe.
I love the channel. I wanted to be a cop when I was younger but things went differently and I ended up in prison. Learned my lesson and got my life back together. Just wanted to say I enjoy the show and had mad respect for the good cops and you seem like a good one keep up the good shows and be safe out there
Thank you so much for constantly putting out new information about police work. Some of this is really going to come in handy for me in the near future! You’re awesome 🙂
Thanks, man! I really want to be a police officer when I'm older and I'm struggling kinda in school and I'm doing everything I can. I am motivated and want to be the difference in law enforcement and let everyone knows, the citizens especially, that we are not here just because we want a paycheck, or to intimidate people, but we are here to protect them and keep crime at a low!
When you talked about report writing I remembered when I was working at the state employment assistance office. A guy came in and wanted help entering his data into the computer. I started coaching him on how to go through the process while he hunt-and-pecked rather quickly with his index fingers. "You type like a cop," I said. Turns out he WAS a cop. Part-time small-town and looking for a full time job.
It'd be cool if you talked about some things people should look out for if they're planning on going to university before applying to become a police officer. Like good majors and minors and what oppurtunities having a degree can give you.
Did he ever talk about this lol?
Man, a guy that used to work in my field made a career change and is now an officer. When he told me that the two fields have a lot in common I didn’t really understand until I watched this. A lot of the same issues with rookies in aircraft maintenance.
Lol, my first 3 months in got my nose broken by an inmate on the way to court. Lesson learned.
You can actually watch the video of it. Just UA-cam “deputy gets Headbutt” and look for the gentleman wearing yellow being escorted.
Damn! I just looked it up. I bet the inmate's actions were dutifully corrected immediately following the outburst. How's your nose??
youre an inspiration to me, at first i was hesitant about chasing a career in law enforcement but if that means meeting a lot of nice and funny people like you, then why not try it out
@@tdirishfair enough
Officer401 I just got hired into a Georgia police department. Going to the academy in January! Do you have any tips?
mr frank hahaha
It’s been a year did you get to be a cop???
@@joelromero1017 I did. Im still working for the same department.
Dusty Mouse how’s it going
@@juliamarrero1207 fantastic.
Haha that’s why I stayed for the paperwork after my ride along, the officer told me we were done and when I said I’d stay to watch him do the reports he looked at me like i was crazy. Gotta experience the whole job if I plan on doing it, not just the fun bit.
Quick watch before work!
I’ll be starting the academy soon in Alabama and these videos help out SO much! A lot of it seems like common sense but I can see these things being forgotten about. You should do a video on the chain of command or rank structure one day because I see that being beneficial to those joining up
I started being interested in Police work like 2 years ago. During that time I found your channel, channel of Donut Operator and a few weeks ago a Sierżant Bagieta's channel (I'm from Poland so he's basicly a local 401 :P ). I'm currently studying and right after that one of my biggest dreams is to join the police force. I'm really passionate about this job and I will keep trying until I get to the point when I'm an actual police officer. Thank you for all of your videos. They mean so much to me, since police is basicly my passion. I know that it looks a lot different in Poland , but I still want to help the community in this exact way. Here's an idea-could you make a video about Police in different countries(Poland as well if you can :P)? It might be a hard video to make, but It sure would be entertaining. Sorry for any possible grammar errors, but English isn't my first language so I still might make those. Anyway... keep up the good work! I love watching your channel and I simply want to see you succeed in your UA-cam carrier :D
I feel like he's ignoring my comment :/
Your commet is just too long to read, man. Do you guys get issued guns or just a baton? Long big hats? Let me know.
Love your channel- you are so informative and no nonsense
It would be awesome if you did a video on what a spouse can do to support their spouse that’s going through the police academy and a new officer. What we can do to be helpful,take some of the stress away once they get home. All of those kinds of things that a non law enforcement person wouldn’t think to do to help them out. My husband is looking to go to the academy soon and I want to be as much of a help as possible.
To tell you from personal experience, the fact that you are actively looking for more information to better yourself means a lot. The best advice I can give outright is to expect change. His personality, character, and views of everyday things will change. Not that it is a bad thing, but be the anchor to allow yourself to bring them back to Earth when it gets too far. As well, during the job our adrenaline and senses are at 150%. Because of this, when we arrive home we drop everything to about 20% and become couch potatoes or otherwise described as a "depressive" state. Don't take it personal when we seem "off." Unfortunately, it is an inevitable roller coaster that we experience until you get more experience and become able to manage it better. As well, there will be times when your husband experiences the worst of the worst and has to bring home what he sees. If he is open for conversation then please allow yourself to listen to what he has to say as sometimes it is a huge stress relief to be able to talk to someone. However, if he isn't open for conversation it is best to not pry. Fortunately, there are tons of classes that most departments provide that talks about everything mentioned above and much much more. Hopefully you all will be given the opportunity for such classes. I wish you and him the best. This is a very rewarding career with nothing else like it out there.
Keep supporting him like you already are. Wish ya'll the best.
HN Patrol thank you for the reply. This is kinda what I all ready do. He is a corrections officer at our local sheriffs office at the moment. He has been doing that for two years now. I let him be when he gets home from the night shift. Sometimes it takes him months to tell me about things that happen at work,they have had some really awful inmates that have made their shifts terrible,sometimes that day he wants to talk about it. His favorite thing to do honestly is to see our two year old son before and after work. Being a CO seems to have made him more compassionate. I just want to help him the best I can with this new transition he will hopefully be making in the next few months
God bless, keep on what you already are doing!
Just walked out of one of my CJ classes, time to learn something actually fun from Uncle 401
Hey, hey, hey. Crown Vic's were BEASTS. (You are one smart LEO, my friend.)
Loved your description of rookie getting the Crown Vic! Love your videos---keep them coming!
Rookie cop- he took off with my car and my gun nonrookie cop-😂🤦🏽♂️
I'm happy to see Desert Snow is still running. I went in the 90's and the CA trooper was amazing. I can't remember his name, but that guy was badass on highway drug interdiction.
So far I'm one month in my career as a LEO. Haven't screwed anything up major so far
How’s it going?
1:41 I'm an old Chemical Engineer. My first job I had a desk that was an existing desk with garbage all over it with a small spot cleared for me. The chair was a crate LOL. It really didn't matter since my job was on the streets so to speak out on the floor of the factory. Funny thing was when the situation rooms rectified I was the only person with a new desk and chair LOL. I guess maybe it pays not to bitch. After all, why would I care when I was making big dollars for sitting on a crate may be a half-hour a day at the most. I was having a blast!
Can you buy your own vest with higher protection rating?
Once again brother...you are absolutely right!! Love the video.
Stay safe..much love!
I love a bulletproof vest that’s broken in, i.e., well-sweated. Feels great and smells even better.
Lol
Wtf creepy
Was happy u did this
Can you do a vid of you doing the git up challenge in uniform?
Thanks for the advice. Graduate from the academy in a little over 2 weeks. A little bit older than most rookies, so hopefully some of my life lessons will come in handy as well. Keep up the good work!
# 3 was labeled as # 2. Fact finder. :)
You didn't miss that evidence
Hey Officer! Wanted to catch a comment on a new vid so hopefully you'd see it! Thanks for making these videos and explaining what it's like to operate as a Law Enforcement Officer. You guys take a lot of risks everyday and the sacrifices made by officers just like yourself will not be forgotten.
I DO NOT live in the USA, but the policing structure where I live is quite similar.
watching officer 401 while I am eating a pizza sub, with some chips and a big cup of cold pepsi. Bliss
Had a good buddy share this with me years ago. His TO was a rather large man. My buddy finally got the courage to ask him " how do you handle a foot chase?" The TO's response. " Listen rookie, if I have to run more than 50 yards it just means I got out of my car too early". LOL.
Love the content keep it up! I'm 13 and love it coming from England! (Not a Brit, Polish)
Marcel Marzec Hello brother. I am from Poland too. But I live in Poland. Greetings for you.
There truely needs to be more cops like you. Your attitude and personality give a better out look on cops. Keep up the good work bro mad respect.
Hey officer401 can you please do an episode on what do you think about bounty hunters I love you videos support thin blue line 💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤
He did one before but it got taken down. It was a good one.
I'll probably do another one at some point.
He did had one. Probably got taken down bc he spilled too many beans lmfao
i just thought the same thing
Can you do a video about becoming a cop with a record like a misdemeanor?
So true about the car lol...I went in fully starched I could cut steaks with my creases and was issued a crown Vic with more miles than Pamela Anderson...and yes it had a engine light on it and a funny wobble coming from the rear, it took me two years to get another hand me down with less miles
I was just told to take my hat off when I was on the bus, that I was fine with, until I was told it was for gang violence.
It was a blue lives matter hat...
Yeah, look what just happened to the 14 year old kid on the school bus for wearing a MAGA hat. When you're in those areas, it's a really good idea to listen to the people who work for a living, the person who told you to take it off was looking out for you.
Your mention of police scanners sparked an old memory. I was once code 3 to a call and noticed a Ford Bronco following/chasing my cover unit who was a few blocks ahead of me. I pulled them over, it turned out to be his parents and sister who had been sitting in a Bart parking lot listening to a scanner and they responded to all the calls he got dispatched to. I read them the riot act and sent them home.
The look on his face when I pulled him aside later and confronted him about it was priceless. So rookie's this isn't an interactive TV show, don't let your family members treat it as one.
Officer 401, like your stuff.
You could do one about the reality of police profiling and lying about the reason they pulled someone over. Like smoking a cigarette while driving a car at 2am on Saturday.
I know there's an excellent chance that driver has been drinking also or weed or something. But lying is lying. And it violates the fourth amendment. I was driving perfectly. He said I didn't signal. I did signal. Out of habit i signal when no one is there.
He was bored and hiding and pulled me over. I had been drinking but was under.
Can't imagine the profiling black guys get when cops are bored.
Anyway, not to carry on. You maybe have already mentioned this topic.
Love your videos, its given alot of insight in becoming a cop. I am planning on being a cop after finishing college.
If i make it through the academy (im pretty sure i wont cause of the phsical test) i would rlly of earned the spot so im gonna take your advise and not make sill or lazy mistakes as a rookie... love ur vids btw....😁
Official_T1 did you make it?
Just run, most of the physical part of the academy is cardio.
Great (and crucial) subject in this video, 401...
Particularly important are those Reports!
From the Military (Navy specifically) we were taught "You can't possibly write down too much information" in regards to Log Books, the most fundamentally ubiquitous report-style paperwork in the military experience.
SO I did have this question. Is there a "system" taught to Police about field notes? Obviously, you can't spend your entire time on patrol jotting down every reference to every single thing you do in a day... AND just as obviously, Detectives can't possibly keep everything detailed in their notepads either. I mean, you've still got to be able to carry the thing around! Right?
Sure, we (military) have our own forms of "weird BS jargon" that kind of shortens the note-taking into the logs, but aside from starting every line with a time-notation and then proceeding through whatever events as they happen... There really isn't a lot to Log-Keeping in training.
It would seem (however) since Police are a bit more implicated in the Court system, there's probably some kind of "general rules of thumb" about notes and reports, when to write them down, how often to reference a watch/clock... some basic format for associated dates versus cases/situations... and so forth.
OR is this "system" for notes and reports just a "department by department" or "it depends" kind of thing??? (lolz)... At some point everyone has their own "method to the madness" I guess. ;o)
Mistake #3 was captioned as mistake #2!
Mistake #1 of YouTubing :P
I guess that whole 'missing crucial evidence' thing went over his head on that part, huh? Lol
Great video 401, keep it up! I have New York State Trooper academy soon and this was helpful. Can't wait to be on the road!
Mistake #3, reusing mistake 2's title card
Very good advice. I've been on the job ( law enforcement ) for over twenty years and I have made some of those same mistake when I was a rookie.
The rooks that practice quick draw in public.
Love your videos! Attended my polygraph appointment last week with the Chicago Police Department. Your videos are honest and funny of course. I can’t wait to see what lies ahead. Thank you sir!
Dan Theman good luck man I hope you get the job
1:25 he was finna say Black people 😒🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Lmfaoooo
I caught it too! Lol
OFFICER 401..... you know what man? A lot of this is also just darn good life advice for folks in general. Great job, thanks dude.
Don’t you have to buy your own gun/gear?
Or does it depend on your department?
Some sworn LE agencies buy weapons or duty gear. Some sheriffs & PDs allow sworn members buy new weapons or carry dept approved guns on duty. I would not wear out dated body armor or carry OC spray past its service date. 👎
all 100% spot on. I was one of those Cops who liked writing reports. I always had the longest report if there were multiple officers at an incident. The time off point is huge. Enjoy your time away from work. Law Enforcement can be extremely stressful. I highly recommend you burn off the stress in the gym. Establishing a workout routine not only reduces stress but prepares you for those inevitable resisting suspects.
okay dad, time to pay your child support. dont forget i love you.
You rock 401! Always on my toes for the next video.
#6 forget to load your gun and point it a subject evading arrest
Hmmmmmmm......something doesn't seem right about this comment.
@@danikinzstar he admitted in a earlier video that happened to him on his first day solo or week don’t remember
Not a LEO but I really enjoy your videos lol. Big brother is one (FTO) and I send him your videos all the time!
There is power in the name of Jesus!
David still got 8 likes 🤷🏼♀️ sooo
Yes, amen!
Excellent advice!
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For a rookie, leave the radio on while home for the right reasons. For instance, I had problems translating some of the things (addresses, descriptions, codes, essentials) that would be said. My radio used to be my only entertainment to improve my listening. I also would quiz myself to remember where each officer was dispatched to. That way it would start to catch on while on-duty. As a cop, fresh or scarred, it is IMPORTANT that you pay attention to where your coworkers are in case one of them calls for immediate assistance. I also kept my radio on to get a feel of how everything should be communicated. I got nervous on my second day & wasn’t sure how to properly call service in. My radio helped me get a good feel of how things were done. Overall, the man is right. Don’t be that overly excited cop that always has their radio on. First advice I was given before I even started, “separate your work life from your personal life.” Unless you know somebody on their shift could be in danger, enjoy yourself
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What is the meaning of the pink badge next to your channel name?
Awesome as always 401! Just FYI, at 2:40, you say "Mistake #3" but the caption reads "Mistake #2". Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much for those tips, i appreciate it!
You’re dope, love the content consisting of entertainment and good advice for the field!
Not really planning on a cop career but enjoy your content. You sound down to earth kinda of dude. I joined and subscribed
Thank you for another great video!
Great advice officer401 thanks for the info
@1:48 facts! My ballistic vest was old as fuck! The Velcro barely stuck and fell off half the time
Nothing wrong with hand me downs fixing it up is actually quite relaxing and gives you the chance to make it good as new and i do it all the time with my everyday carry and now my civilian holster fits like a glove.