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wrong but seek compassion in the gray, are ethical decision makers, serve everyone as equals, be willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the community if called upon to do so, and maintain a realistic level of self confidence that is earned, developed, and strengthened over time that all of the characteristics and traits previously listed will become ingrained in each officer over time. They will willingly do things that will become resume entries, and their track records will be amazing. And yes, you will leave behind a legacy that is legendary.
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1. In my 8th Grade yearbook( Class of 1971) I listed that I wanted to be a teacher even though I knew long before then that I wanted to be a police officer. I doubted myself and my potential and would add that teacher was a second choice.
2. My Dad passed away in July of 2014 and my wife Kath and I moved to Florida in November of 2014.
3. At the time I had graduated from college and was working for the Highway Department where many days I worked on the trash truck. Dream # 1 had been realized.
4. In addition, I had the honor of being an Instructor in the Police Academy
5. This was an auxiliary position that was volunteer, unarmed, and we were used at special events like the annual carnival at the Catholic Church
6. This becomes even more significant in the discussion of having a Police Chief vs. a Director of Public Safety at the helm of a police department.
7. James Q. Wilson and George Kelling( 1982)
8. The reason for passing over a more senior officer may not be a factor in causing tension between these officers especially if the promotion is justified via the fair and open promotional process.. Just the fact that the officer( s) was by-passed may lead to a disgruntled and non-cooperative officer who can impact the department like a spreading cancer.
9. Yes, we all make mistakes and will continue to make mistakes. The question, however, is are they the same mistakes that have not been learned from; and, do our expectations of others match how we are willing to be?
10. Police Chiefs In-Service entitled " Leadership and Management: Past, Present, and Future " presented by William S. Westfall on Thursday, September 20, 2007.
11. We should also never forget the many civilian heroes whose sacrifices that horrible day helped save many others, some strangers.
Contributors’ opinions and statements are not purported to define official NJSACOP policy or imply NJSACOP endorsement.
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