The rookie I'm training keeps questioning my judgment calls during traffic stops and while I want him to think critically I also need him to trust my experience when things get tense. We haven't figured out how to balance his need to understand with my need to know he'll back my decisions when seconds matter.
More people experience this than they realize.
A training officer and rookie are struggling to establish trust and authority boundaries that serve both learning and safety.
“Where Are You with Public Safety — Law Enforcement?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.