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My FTO was telling me about it. he was telling me about a rookie who opened his door and got it knocked off by a passing car. then he laughed and said you could be on there... I backed his car up (it looked clear) but someone had knocked a sign down and the pole was sticking out. He now has a perfect little hole in his bumper to remember me by. 
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It's no different than working in the "Real" world when they get released off FTO. We live in the video age. EVERYTHING I do is assumed to be being video'ed by somebody. I act accordingly. Part of the FTO program is placing the recuit in stressfull situations, and evaluating their performance. We'll have to watch the show, and see how much BS is introduced into the process.... |
I watched it Thursday night (I think), man, that one guy acted like he had zero training. (the one with "female Terminator") His first traffic stop and it turns out to be a federal agent. The guys says "I need to tell you I'm armed", the rookie looks at the FTO and gos "ah, you wanna handle this one"  At least he wasn't the kinda fruit cake who draws down and starts screaming and yelling because he found an armed motorist.
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I caught an episode on A&E last night and really enjoyed it. It also had a cop who seemed like he had no training, but he didn't get a traffic stop with a federal agent. They did, for some reason, let him go in a house on a raid with some other cops, where he ran right by his FTO instead of handling the guy that should have been his responsibility (he was last in). He also got a 60% on his 10-code test (don't you have to know those by the end of the academy?) and spit on the ground at a homicide scene. It said at the end of the show that he quit the following week or so. I'm really looking forward to more episodes. |
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Somebody tells you that hes armed on a traffic stop. Have the person produce ID/creds/License.
'Officer, I am a federal agent with (insert agency).. here is my department ID'. "Ok sir, be safe and take it easy". I'm not a big ticket writer myself. Some cops that I work with think that it's their career duty to write up every person for the most minor BS infractions. I don't see the point in being a big time ball breaker. I only write if somebody does something extremely stupid and reckless in my presence. A lot of times, I think a warning is more appropriate than a ticket. I appreciated the warnings I got for minor traffic infractions before I was hired. |
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Somebody tells you that hes armed on a traffic stop. Have the person produce ID/creds/License. 'Officer, I am a federal agent with (insert agency).. here is my department ID'. "Ok sir, be safe and take it easy". I'm not a big ticket writer myself. Some cops that I work with think that it's their career duty to write up every person for the most minor BS infractions. I don't see the point in being a big time ball breaker. I only write if somebody does something extremely stupid and reckless in my presence. A lot of times, I think a warning is more appropriate than a ticket. I appreciated the warnings I got for minor traffic infractions before I was hired. Yeah, I was surprised the fed didn't say he was, untill he was back at the rear of his vehicle and the rooky says "ah, he's armed....... do you wanna handle this" and "female terminator" says "yeah, I see that, what's up with that? Why do you have a gun and handcuffs?" I am surprised that the LEOs both were easy going about it though. I kinda figured they show them proning him out or something. |
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That's because one does.
A customer of mine is from Tampa, about half hour from my shop and was just on the show, he FTO's there. He said in the next episode one of the guys gets killed. He was also talking about the dipshit who couldn't remember all of his codes and showed his ass a few times and ended up quitting after 1 week. He said after seeing 3 dead bodies his first week he couldn't imagine doing it the rest of his life and was out. IIRC, he was a restaurant manager or something to that effect before going through the academy. |
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Anyone have any links to where I can see this online? I googled and yahood it but couldn't find any. You can download them from the iTunes store. The first episode is free. Anyone know where else it can be seen for free online? I'm not at all interested in joining itunes and giving them my credit card info, but I'm having a hard time catching the show when it's on. Thanks |
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God that sucks. First month I was in the academy we lost a deputy from my dept due to a car crash. The entire academy went to the funeral, I lasted all of 10 seconds after making it into the church before I was streaming tears. Open casket with a video montage playing, moment I looked up there were the pictures of him in the academy with a huge smile in every single picture. Yeah, I won't be able to watch that episode. About 3-4 months till FTO for me. |
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I just watched the first two episodes. Good stuff so far, seems like they try to do a compare and contrast between a good rookie and a not so good rookie in each episode.
And that one guy talking trash about his female FTO, I can't imagine he will make it very far at all. That doesn't seem very bright to me. |
| Just saw the new episodes tonight. Officer Josh Norris went through his training and had his problems like anyone else had, he got his act together and was shaping up to be a great Police Officer. Shortly after Officer Norris was on the street alone he was dispatched to a domestic dispute call with his old FTO as his back. His FTO lost sight of him for less then a minute when multiple shots were fired, Officer Norris was struck once and died onscene. Everyones worst fear came true for Officer Norris that day, he paid the ultimate price and should be remember for the hero he was. RIP Officer Norris you wont be forgotten. |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reNBozmuSEs
Not sure if thats the same video as from the show, but I know a few guys who were friends with Josh. I didnt know him but I watched that video on shift last night, it was rough. |
| No that was a different video then the one from the show, yours gave a better insight into his background and showed his story better. Officers like him are my inspiration and heros, and i can only hope to one day answer the call that they bravely answered. Stay safe everyone. |
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Quoted: That must be hell for that FTO.Just saw the new episodes tonight. Officer Josh Norris went through his training and had his problems like anyone else had, he got his act together and was shaping up to be a great Police Officer. Shortly after Officer Norris was on the street alone he was dispatched to a domestic dispute call with his old FTO as his back. His FTO lost sight of him for less then a minute when multiple shots were fired, Officer Norris was struck once and died onscene. Everyones worst fear came true for Officer Norris that day, he paid the ultimate price and should be remember for the hero he was. RIP Officer Norris you wont be forgotten. Not only did he lose sight of the unit he was supposed to be covering, it was one of his recent trainee's. |
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The end of that show really took me by surprise and was tough for me to watch. Deputy Norris was in the same position I hope to be in in about a year and it really hammered home the fact that yes, I could get killed or one of my best friends could get killed.
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I watched the show also––sad story––even sadder at how common it is, and how quickly and easy it can happen. To those hoping/working towards a law enforcement career I say this..whenever you get the chance––honor you fellow LEO's by going to their service. Funerals suck for sure. But you don't go for the departed, you go for their family, their kids, their parents and the co-workers and team mates they leave behind.
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Just saw the new episodes tonight. Officer Josh Norris went through his training and had his problems like anyone else had, he got his act together and was shaping up to be a great Police Officer. Shortly after Officer Norris was on the street alone he was dispatched to a domestic dispute call with his old FTO as his back. His FTO lost sight of him for less then a minute when multiple shots were fired, Officer Norris was struck once and died onscene. Everyones worst fear came true for Officer Norris that day, he paid the ultimate price and should be remember for the hero he was. RIP Officer Norris you wont be forgotten. The Mrs started watching this show. She broke down in tears when it aired about this young mans death. Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Louisiana End of Watch: Thursday, July 5, 2007 Biographical Info Age: 22 Tour of Duty: 1 year Badge Number: 819 Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, July 5, 2007 Weapon Used: Handgun; .380 caliber Suspect Info: Committed suicide Deputy Joshua Norris was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance with gunfire call. As Deputy Norris approached the house, he immediately encountered gunfire and was struck once in the upper right chest. Fellow officers, responding just after the shooting drove their vehicles between the house and Deputy Norris to shield him from fire and recovered the wounded officer. Deputy Norris was transported to Ochsner Medical Center West Bank where he died from his wounds. Deputy Norris was wearing a bullet resistant vest at the time he was shot, but he was struck under his arm where his vest did not offer protection. The suspect was later found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and was taken to University Hospital in critical condition. He died from the gunshot wound one week later. Deputy Norris had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for one year. He is survived by his fiancee, parents, and two brothers, Both of his brothers are also deputies with the sheriff's office. http://www.odmp.org/officer/18945-deputy-sheriff-joshua-norris |
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Just saw the new episodes tonight. Officer Josh Norris went through his training and had his problems like anyone else had, he got his act together and was shaping up to be a great Police Officer. Shortly after Officer Norris was on the street alone he was dispatched to a domestic dispute call with his old FTO as his back. His FTO lost sight of him for less then a minute when multiple shots were fired, Officer Norris was struck once and died onscene. Everyones worst fear came true for Officer Norris that day, he paid the ultimate price and should be remember for the hero he was. RIP Officer Norris you wont be forgotten. Not only did he lose sight of the unit he was supposed to be covering, it was one of his recent trainee's. Let's get this right. Don't rip on the FTO. He may even be a member and be reading this and get pissed for you guys going off on misinformation. If you listen to him telling the story, he arrived on scene after Deputy Norris who was already approaching the residence. The other deputy, Norris' old FTO, was approaching behind concealment and heard the shots. Please, don't start throwing blame around. |
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Quoted: I cetainly wasn't placing any blame...I didn't say he did anything wrong.Quoted: Quoted: That must be hell for that FTO.Just saw the new episodes tonight. Officer Josh Norris went through his training and had his problems like anyone else had, he got his act together and was shaping up to be a great Police Officer. Shortly after Officer Norris was on the street alone he was dispatched to a domestic dispute call with his old FTO as his back. His FTO lost sight of him for less then a minute when multiple shots were fired, Officer Norris was struck once and died onscene. Everyones worst fear came true for Officer Norris that day, he paid the ultimate price and should be remember for the hero he was. RIP Officer Norris you wont be forgotten. Not only did he lose sight of the unit he was supposed to be covering, it was one of his recent trainee's. Let's get this right. Don't rip on the FTO. He may even be a member and be reading this and get pissed for you guys going off on misinformation. If you listen to him telling the story, he arrived on scene after Deputy Norris who was already approaching the residence. The other deputy, Norris' old FTO, was approaching behind concealment and heard the shots. Please, don't start throwing blame around. I just know if the unit I was covering got shot and killed it would be hell on me, let alone if it had been a trainee of mine (I'm not an FTO, but I can imagine...) |