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. |