Gibbs rules

To be followed at all times. Consequence is a slap to the back of the head.

#1a- Never let suspects stay together.

#1b- Never screw over your partner.

#2-  Always wear gloves at a crime scene.

#3a- Don't believe what your told. double check.

#3b- 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- Don't waste good.

#6- Never say you're sorry, its a sign of weakness.

#7- Always be specific when you lie.

#8- Never take anything for granted.

#9- Never go anywhere without a knife.

#10- Never get personally involved in a case.

#11- When the job is done, walk away.

#12- Never date a co-worker.

#13- Never, ever involve lawyers.

#14- Bend the line, don't break it.

#15- Always work as a team.

#16- If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it.

#18- It's better to seek forgiveness then ask permission.

#20- Always look under

#22- Never bother Gibbs in interrogation.

#23- Never mess with a marines coffee......If you want to live.

#27- There are two ways to follow someone. First way, they never notice you. Second way, they ONLY notice you.

#35- Always watch the watchers.

#36- If you feel like you are being played, you probably are.

#38- Your case, your lead.

#39- There is no such thing as a coincidence.

#40- If it seems someones 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 messes.

#51- Sometimes your wrong.

#62- Leave room for someone exiting the elevator.

#69- Never trust a woman, who doesn't trust her man.

#70- Keep digging till you hit the bottom.

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A/N- these are the known and recorded rules of Leroy Gibbs, The ones missing are yet to be known. There are exceptions to breaking all of these rules.