Gibbs' Rules

#1.	Never let suspects stay together.
#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.	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 say you're sorry. It's 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 coworker.
#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 than ask permission.
#20.	Always look under.
#22.	Never, ever bother Gibbs in interrogation.
#23.	Never mess with a Marine's 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.
#28.	When you need help, ask.
#35.	Always watch the watchers.
#36.	If you feels like you're being played, you probably are.
#38.	Your case, your lead.
#39.	There is no such thing as a coincidence.
#40.	If it seems like someone is out to get you, they are.
#42.	Never accept an apology from someone that just sucker-punched you.
#44.	First things first, hide the women and children.
#45.	Clean up your messes.
#51.	Sometimes - you're wrong.
#62.	Always give people space when they get off an elevator.