Gibbs' Rules

[From gibbsrules.com and wikipedia]

1.  Never let suspects stay alone.

1.  Never screw over your partner.
2.  Always wear gloves at a crime scene.
3.  Don't believe what you're told.  Double check.
3.  Never be unreachable.
4.  The best way to keep a secret? Keep it to yourself.  Second best?  Tell one other person -- if you must.  There is no third best.

5.  You don't waste good.

6.  Never apologize.  It's a sign of weakness.

7.  Always be specific whn you lie.

8.  Never take anything for granted.

9.  Never go anywhere without a knife.

10.  Never get personally involved on a case.

11.  When the job is done, walk away.
12.  Never date a co-worker.
13.  Never ever involve a lawyer.
15.  Always work as a team.
16.  If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it.
18.  It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission.
22.  Never ever bother Gibbs in interrogation.
23.  Never mess with a Marine's coffee, if you want to live.

27.  Two ways to follow:  First way, they never notice you.  Second way, they only notice you.

35.  Always watch the watchers.

38.  Your case, your lead.
39.  There is no such thing as coincidence.

40.  If it seems someone is out to get you, they are.

42.  Never accept an apology from someone who just sucker-punched you.
44.  First things first -- hide the women and children.
45.  Clean up your own mess.
51.  Sometimes you're wrong.
69.  Never trust a woman who doesn't trust her man.