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Obie - that's partly why the new Troopers who break in in our troop spend a shift in dispatch. It lets them see what we can do, how we do it, what's available to us, etc.
Sometimes we get a feel for the bus tossers, and sometimes we "bond" ! (and listen in for them when they head off to their new troops after break in)
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They should spend more than a shift.
Some of our guys work the desk one shift per rotation. Thankfully they usually get what it entails so they understand and are appreciative.
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Originally Posted by
mtc1 
Obie - that's partly why the new Troopers who break in in our troop spend a shift in dispatch.
New Troopers? What are those? 
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Originally Posted by
LawMan3 New Troopers? What are those?
If your on the job still in 10 years, you might be lucky enough to see them. Rare breed they are.
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Originally Posted by
mtc1 Obie - that's partly why the new Troopers who break in in our troop spend a shift in dispatch. It lets them see what we can do, how we do it, what's available to us, etc.
Sometimes we get a feel for the bus tossers, and sometimes we "bond" ! (and listen in for them when they head off to their new troops after break in)
I have absolutely no problem with this and think its a good practice, BUT! on the flip side how often do dispatchers go on the road to see the other side of the mic?
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Originally Posted by
ICantDecide I have absolutely no problem with this and think its a good practice, BUT! on the flip side how often do dispatchers go on the road to see the other side of the mic?
I know I would if they would let me.
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Originally Posted by
JMody I know I would if they would let me.
They let them on my job but it has to be on their own time, (I dont agree with that policy). I am of the belief that is should be manditory.
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We normally run 3 dispatchers here. Usually we only need 2 in here. We could very easily go out for a few hours.
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Originally Posted by
JMody We normally run 3 dispatchers here. Usually we only need 2 in here. We could very easily go out for a few hours.
We usually have a min of two call takers and three in dispatch. On those nights we absolutely could not do it. But there are times when there are 5 call takers, those nights someone should be out on a ride along!!
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Originally Posted by
ICantDecide We usually have a min of two call takers and three in dispatch. On those nights we absolutely could not do it. But there are times when there are 5 call takers, those nights someone should be out on a ride along!!
I've been out on many ride-alongs and went to the R/I academy so know the issues officers deal with on the street. That being said a lot of officers prefer ride-alongs with 20 year old female CJ majors named "Kammie" or some other cutesy name like that. The guys get shot down a lot because it's "too busy." Not that I blame them.. I'm just sayin.
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