The Difference Between
Rookie Cops and Veteran Cops


A Rookie loses his lunch at a homicide scene.
A Veteran eats his lunch at a homicide scene.

A Rookie uses McDonalds drive thru so he won't miss a call.
A Veteran spends 45 minutes drinking coffee at Dunkin Donuts.

You can't read a Rookies name plate because it's polished so brightly.
A Veteran doesn't wear one for liability reasons.

A Rookie puts to much in reports.
A Veteran doesn't put enough into reports.

A Rookie loves foot pursuits.
A Veteran makes the rookie do foot pursuits.

A Rookie is given 40 hours training on communications at the academy.
A Veteran was given 40 rounds of ammunition when he left the academy.

A Rookie wants everyone to know he is a cop.
A Veteran doesn't want anyone to know he is a cop.

A Rookie loves to find stolen vehicles.
A Veteran doesn't care about stolen vehicles unless someone is in them.

A Rookie can spot an expired tag at 50 yards.
A Veteran can't spot anything at 50 yards.

A Rookie spends 2 hours on a follow up.
A Veteran gives the follow up to detectives.

A Rookie thinks every death is a homicide.
A Veteran thinks every death is a suicide.

A Rookie calls the brass by their rank.
A Veteran calls the brass by their first name.

A Rookie carries a laptop computer.
A Veteran writes on his hand.

A Rookie checks out deserted spots in hope of finding a drug deal in progress.
A Veteran checks out deserted spots in hope of finding a place to sleep.