As I know nothing about the way a federal LEO position is taught I will post some basic habits.
- Things required
- Lots of colored pens
- A spiral notebook
- Highlighters
- Follow these basic steps while in class:
- Number every page
- Only write on the back sides of any page in the notebook
- Come up with a nifty color coordination to various items discussed during class
- When outside of class and need to study
- Begin copying your sloppier notes from the back side [left] to the open right page
- Highlight the important stuff on both left and right pages
- Make additional notes that you find
- Enforce your suggested color scheme in the transcribed notes
That has gotten me through 2 years of high school and 3 years of college thus far.