Bearing:
When dealing with adults feels challenged and is defensive. Puts out challenge, officer reaction is "let's get it on." Causes problems by crossing arms, puffing up his chest. Presents an image of looking down on people, badgering them. Doesn't want "them" to have the upper twist on the street. Gives the impression of wanting to trip triggers, likes confrontation and likes having power over people. Is like a wound up wire, ready to spring. Has the idea that people always have to do what he tells them all of the time. Forgets that being called names by the public is not necessarily a challenge. Appears to have a pompous arrogant approach. Is developing a reputation of being a hothead in the community. Had better perceive what the public perceives him as. Drawing sidearm - "the getting of the upper edge" - a power over the people, drawing the gun because police carry guns. Needs to be thinking in terms of making friends on the street, rather than enemies.

Mental Acuity:
The supervisors know as well as the officer what goes on out on the street. There is an impression of the queuing up of the dog and escalating contacts with the public into a hot call.

The accidental discharge could happen out on the street.

Professionalism:
Shouldn't have to be asked to write a report when an interpretation has been performed. When asked to interpret just interpret, don't test their English skills, if we can't understand them we can't understand them. When told to ask a question ask the question and give the answer back. During interrogation don't become the interrogator, interpret for the interrogator. Appears egotistical. Appears to pick out people and target them. A problem with image and judgment.

Cooperation:
Works only for the supervisor and not the shift. Needs to know he works for all supervisors.

Public Relations: Kids a 5, everybody else a 1.

Leadership:
A lack of self-confidence? Establishes command by being overbearing. Needs to develop confidence in his own capabilities. Needs to win friends and influence people.

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