Every great new officer (or hopeful) always asks what they should work on.  Fitness, hitting the legal books. Geography? Learning radio codes?

Beyond values, (probably worth another episode!) it’s all about skills and skill development. What your training provides you, and how you delve into it with your own resolve through training and experience.  These are crucial things to think about for rookies to trainers to supervisors alike.

I came across a list of 13 skills from Indeed and wanted to break down their legitimacy and pose to you all what you think.  What’s valid- what’s missing? Shoot me a line on the IG or email below with your thoughts!  Stay tuned for what a poll I conducted with real cops have to say about what skills are necessary!

Article: 13 Skills for a Police Officer
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/skills-for-police-officer

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