The Sergeant's Office

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For all us Sarge's out there: to discuss general Sergeant duties.

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Latest Activity: Mar 17

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Comment by John A. Bartolotta on May 16, 2009 at 9:56am: Hope to get and share some good ideas from this group. Sgt.s get it from above and below. We need to stick together.

Comment by Robert Sanchez on May 21, 2009 at 11:41pm: I agree, I was promoted to Sergeant in Jan 09' and I am having a hell of a time adjusting to it. I am looking forward to sharing some info and getting your thoughts and ideas as we forge along in our roles as supervisors.

Comment by Jeff on May 26, 2009 at 5:49am: Just joined the group. It's nice to be with you guys. I'm sure this forum will be valuable for all of us as I have no doubt we all get it from above and below!

Comment by Shawn Elliott on May 28, 2009 at 12:29am: Just joined the group and glad to be a part of a group here that will know some of the pains and or problems we all deal with at one time or another. Hope to get some good ideas from yall in the future, as I have a few officers that try my patience from time to time. Hope to here from yall.

Comment by Tim McLeod on June 5, 2009 at 8:34am: I also just joined this group and am looking to share ideas. I have been a sergeant since 1996 and have supervised both in uniform and db(my current assignment). Nice to meet everyone!

Comment by Michael W. Hulburt Jr. on June 15, 2009 at 11:42pm: I promoted in May 2004. Being right in the middle is perhaps the hardest. It won't get easier, but you will learn to deal with it. This forum could become a valuable to.

Comment by Michael Leming on June 16, 2009 at 12:38am: Hello everyone. I just joined a bit ago and already believe this is one of the most important groups on this site. Sergeant is often viewed as the most prestigious rank from those below, due to their ability to be involved with patrol officers and still have some influence with the upper adminstration, as long as they use it. It is a difficult balancing act to say the least , as I'm sure DIVING COP is seeing. I was promoted in 2006 and have strived to maintain the goal I had of not forgetting where I came from, patrol. I believe I have and continue to do this. I use this as a guage for myself and possibly the most important advice I give new sergeants. I look forward to networking with you a ll and Be Safe.

Comment by Michael Leming on June 16, 2009 at 1:07am: My error I meant the newly promoted Robert Snachez, below. (not Diving Cop)

Comment by TYRONE J DILLARD on June 16, 2009 at 2:07pm: Hi guys my name is Tyrone Dillard i work for the Wynne Police department. I was promoted to Sergeant in 2006. I am 30 years old and it has really been a challange dealling with older officer's with me being the youngest Sergeant within the department. I hope to learn ideas from all of you guys

Comment by Michael Leming on June 16, 2009 at 9:44pm: Tyrone, it seems you already have taken advantage of an important issue for new sgts. The ability to ask questions, seek advice from experienced officers, and realize you don't know it all. I also had the same issue, of dealing with older officers. I tested with many older officers and was promoted first and then had to supervise them. It's tough but the work you've done prior to promotion and the ability to make a decision, especially the tough ones, will help you be accepted by them. Be fair but firm and do your duty as a supervisor. Keep yourself current with the law and department policies and procedures. Once they see you are with them and not out to get them it gets much easier. DIVING COP has it on the money with listen, be open to their suggestions and they will come to you for advice.

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