Being a leader is a full time job and we can't afford to be complacent in this job. Every day you have to prove that you are worthy to be a leader in this organization. Respect and loyalty is something that is earned every day. Putting on the gold collar brass and a badge does not come with a can of respect spray. Your actions in the station and on the incident will define what type of leader you are. There are times you have to hold the reins tights and other time you can ease off. Being a new officer can be a bit overwhelming, below is some things I learned along the way to help in the transition:
As mentioned above, respect is earned over time and it is dictated by your actions. Strive to be the best you can be and instill that philosophy on your people and you will achieve success.
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