Teaching Rookies
Now, I've done this job longer than most people. In my illustrious career I've probably had more partners than most people too. Of course, for awhile I was the junior partner, but now I'm always the senior partner. It's become second nature to impart my wisdom on younger, idealistic detectives who haven't seen the reality of the job yet. Some in my squad like to say I crush their hopes, but I don't. I'm preparing them to face reality. In this job, you can't hide because ideals and notions of gradure for long. I know I'm not anyone's first choice for a teacher. I'm sarcastic, often talk down to people and gruff. No, I don't fit the image of a teacher, but I still teach and probably better than a nice sympathetic pat on the shoulder.
My most recent partner is no rookie, but he's training one. Back when Fin first joined SVU, he was a narcotics cop and I had to work hard to mold him into the competent detective he is today. Now he's passing on those lessons to Lake, the newest addition to the squad. It's an interesting process to watch because I can see Fin doing some of the same things I've done with previous partners. Fin's all grown up and teaching others. I'm so proud. Of course, this leaves me without a partner and I'm waiting for the next rookie to walk through the door.
Anyone else here have good stories about training rookies or dealing with new partners? Or anything about your current partner is good too. At one point they were a rookie weren't they?
My most recent partner is no rookie, but he's training one. Back when Fin first joined SVU, he was a narcotics cop and I had to work hard to mold him into the competent detective he is today. Now he's passing on those lessons to Lake, the newest addition to the squad. It's an interesting process to watch because I can see Fin doing some of the same things I've done with previous partners. Fin's all grown up and teaching others. I'm so proud. Of course, this leaves me without a partner and I'm waiting for the next rookie to walk through the door.
Anyone else here have good stories about training rookies or dealing with new partners? Or anything about your current partner is good too. At one point they were a rookie weren't they?