Jordan Cadahia wrote:
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From a reserve perspective i would love to see more training. I think the more on the road training. I think the more we know about the job the easier it is for us to assist. I came into the reserves as well ahead of the rest of the reserves. I was an intern for OCSD and am in my senior year of school for CJ so i understand somewhat how to approach a vehicle as well as what can and cannot be done, but most individuals are just normal citizens. I think the reserves should go through a shortened FTO program and should be able at the completion of the FTO program be able to handle a traffic stop from the driver side as well as filling out traffic accident reports and blue sheets so we know what is going on. The public isn't aware that you are simply a reserve and when they ask you a question, it isn't really professional and looks bad on the department when you say, "i don't know, you will have to ask that officer."
Thats my 2 cents for what it is worth.
I agree Jordan. You get hands on training on the Marine division, but that really is only for a couple months a year. Otherwise those not on the Marine Division really have no experience with blue sheets or ticket writing. I enjoy my time on the road and have always followed some advice that was given to me by my FTO, "Your in the full timers office when your in the car, be respectful and do what they tell you, and nothign they don't"
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