TJ

TJ is a transfer from corrections. TJ had worked for years for corrections. TJ applied for patrol and was accepted. There was grumblings from patrol, TJ can't and won't cut it. I didn't know TJ well enough to judge and being on probation I have no opinion.

FTO #1 (Field Training Officer) -is infuriated by TJ. #1's opinion is not good, he only shares a little. A pattern of calling in sick starts.
FTO #2 -TJ can talk to people but no command presence and takes too long for decision. The pattern of calling in sick continues.

TJ goes to academy, little if any promising news. TJ get hurt.

FTO #1, takes over for a couple of weeks, while FTO#3 is at training. #1 become grumpier and grumpier. #1 takes all of his holiday vacation to avoid doing anymore training (after talking to the LT). TJ is assigned to a Sgt and still continues to call in sick.

FTO #3 takes over. #3 starts the first shift
"no one help TJ, let TJ figure it out. Unless someone is going to get killed or hurt, let TJ muddle"
TJ shift starts with a "come to GOD" speech with the Lt. #3 later says it was intense and he peed a little.

I ask QuietDD who was out with TJ earlier on a probation violation call.
QDD "it wasn't good. the arrested wouldn't follow commands and TJ struggled. I went to help but #3 waived me off".

It looks bad for TJ, whether it be the sick time use (even if you are vomiting come to work, let them send you home), lack of presence, lack of timely decision making, or general dislike of TJ.

Patrol wishes the brass would pull the trigger either way. Tired of being short, tired of wasting time on FNG. There are another three FNG's coming down the line.