Company Officer Development


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September 20, 2005

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Take the front seat seriously


An officer's primary job when riding in the front seat is proper size up, quick report and appropriate initial leadership/tactics. It's not just to blow the sirens and horn and scream on the radio. Crew safety is priority No. 1.

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