Wow, It has been a long time since I have posted anything about what has been going on. Things have been so busy being gone from home for 12-14 hours a day I haven't had very much time to get on and post about what had been going on.
Since the last time I have blogged we have gone through EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course), Firearms, defensive tactics (which is when we got pepper sprayed), had several test including a mid-term.
We are down from 32 to 22 full time cadets in our class due to people failing firearms, test, and having to withdrawal due to medical issues.
My body is still sore from defensive tactics this past week where we got to throw each other around, handcuff, learn different techniques to survive on the street when put into situations where our lives would be in danger. This past week was very exciting and exhausting at the same time. We also got pepper sprayed on Thursday afternoon which is an experience I never want to have again. I still to this day swear unless it is an ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT I WILL NEVER USE THAT STUFF IN MY CAREER!!
We only have 4 weeks until graduation on March 26th which I am looking forward to. I hope from today on I will be able to make time everyday to post about what has been going on for that day. I will go into more details about what has been going on as time goes by and I can remember the things we have been doing. Hope everyone has a great week.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
TEST DAY
Today started for me at 5 a.m. I was so anxious about the test that we were going to have that I woke up and could not go back to sleep before my alarm went off. I didn't want to pick up my books to study anymore cause I felt like I had done all I could do and felt like trying to cram at the last minute would do nothing but hurt, so I just watched a little TV and got everything ready for the day that was going to start soon.
We as recruits started our day with a run of over 2 miles around the campus where our academy is located. Our run was a formation run where we stay together in rows while we run and all run at the same pace. It was fun but at a little bit to slow of a pace for me but I still enjoyed it.
At 08:30 we started our instructions for the exam from week 1. The test started at 08:40 scheduled to last 50 minutes and was 50 questions. As I began to read the questions I KNEW most of the answers. There were only 6 questions that while I was taking the test I felt like I wasn't 100% sure of. It took me about 35-40 minutes to complete the test and I felt really good afterwards.
After everyone was finished with the exam we had to run and touch "the green house" on the complete other side of campus because some people didn't know how to fill out the scan tron sheets even after the head of the academy went step by step explaining everything. We did some push-ups when we got back and the had to run and touch "the stop sign" a couple times as well.
When it was all said and done we got back in the class to find out that out of 31 people 8 had failed the test. Our instructors were not happy at all about these. I still felt good but started getting a little nervous after hearing that. They told us to get up and look at our scores and when I saw mine I was excited for myself because I made a 86!! I guess all the studying I did over the past week and weekend and no hanging out with friends or family really paid off.
We then spent the majority of the rest of the day with our new topic which was criminal procedure and going over the test to see what we missed and what the right answers were.
Overall it was a great day for me and a not so great day for 8 of my recruit mates.
We as recruits started our day with a run of over 2 miles around the campus where our academy is located. Our run was a formation run where we stay together in rows while we run and all run at the same pace. It was fun but at a little bit to slow of a pace for me but I still enjoyed it.
At 08:30 we started our instructions for the exam from week 1. The test started at 08:40 scheduled to last 50 minutes and was 50 questions. As I began to read the questions I KNEW most of the answers. There were only 6 questions that while I was taking the test I felt like I wasn't 100% sure of. It took me about 35-40 minutes to complete the test and I felt really good afterwards.
After everyone was finished with the exam we had to run and touch "the green house" on the complete other side of campus because some people didn't know how to fill out the scan tron sheets even after the head of the academy went step by step explaining everything. We did some push-ups when we got back and the had to run and touch "the stop sign" a couple times as well.
When it was all said and done we got back in the class to find out that out of 31 people 8 had failed the test. Our instructors were not happy at all about these. I still felt good but started getting a little nervous after hearing that. They told us to get up and look at our scores and when I saw mine I was excited for myself because I made a 86!! I guess all the studying I did over the past week and weekend and no hanging out with friends or family really paid off.
We then spent the majority of the rest of the day with our new topic which was criminal procedure and going over the test to see what we missed and what the right answers were.
Overall it was a great day for me and a not so great day for 8 of my recruit mates.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Friday (PAY DAY)
Yesterday was Friday. The last day of class for the week and also payday for our department.
We started the day with a running exercise where we would sprint for 15 seconds and jog for 30 seconds. I really enjoyed this cause it really got my blood flowing and wasn't that hard. I was feeling good afterwards and ready for sitting in class 8 hours until the day and week was over.
Before class started we had our uniform inspection which was interesting but not so bad. They just looked at our uniforms and helped us understand what it looks like and what it was supposed to look like.
All morning and afternoon we finished the state law book. I found myself really enjoying the entire day not knowing if it was because I knew it was Friday or because the material was just that interesting. After we finished up learning the state law we were split into groups and given a situation to see how well we knew the law. We were asked to apply all the laws we had learned throughout the week and apply charges to the people who deserved to be charged with a crime in the situation. It was interesting to see how many different people had different opinions on the charges that should apply. I guess that's why they say it is to the discretion of the officer. After that was over the instructor narrowed down our materials for what to study for the big test we are going to have on Monday morning. I think I am getting ready for it after doing a study group this morning and doing a little study on my own.
WE GOT PAID YESTERDAY TOO!! That was awesome to see a big check like that after not getting paid anything just about from my last job.
We started the day with a running exercise where we would sprint for 15 seconds and jog for 30 seconds. I really enjoyed this cause it really got my blood flowing and wasn't that hard. I was feeling good afterwards and ready for sitting in class 8 hours until the day and week was over.
Before class started we had our uniform inspection which was interesting but not so bad. They just looked at our uniforms and helped us understand what it looks like and what it was supposed to look like.
All morning and afternoon we finished the state law book. I found myself really enjoying the entire day not knowing if it was because I knew it was Friday or because the material was just that interesting. After we finished up learning the state law we were split into groups and given a situation to see how well we knew the law. We were asked to apply all the laws we had learned throughout the week and apply charges to the people who deserved to be charged with a crime in the situation. It was interesting to see how many different people had different opinions on the charges that should apply. I guess that's why they say it is to the discretion of the officer. After that was over the instructor narrowed down our materials for what to study for the big test we are going to have on Monday morning. I think I am getting ready for it after doing a study group this morning and doing a little study on my own.
WE GOT PAID YESTERDAY TOO!! That was awesome to see a big check like that after not getting paid anything just about from my last job.
Thursday
Sorry about the 2 day absence. I have been so busy trying to get things together and stay focused I haven't time to update on what's been going on.
Thursday morning we had PT with a Lieutenant with the police department that I am employed by. She did 1 hour of stretching and movements of body parts that I had no clue could move and especially move in the way she had us moving them. It was a little painful but definitely helped stretch out my body.
The rest of the day we learned more state law. We were given a book on Monday of state laws that we have been learning all about. We spent all of Thursday going over and getting examples of scenarios which would involve each law. When I got home Thursday night I tried to polish my boots, iron my shirt and pants, and get everything ready for a uniform inspection that we were going to have on Friday.
Thursday morning we had PT with a Lieutenant with the police department that I am employed by. She did 1 hour of stretching and movements of body parts that I had no clue could move and especially move in the way she had us moving them. It was a little painful but definitely helped stretch out my body.
The rest of the day we learned more state law. We were given a book on Monday of state laws that we have been learning all about. We spent all of Thursday going over and getting examples of scenarios which would involve each law. When I got home Thursday night I tried to polish my boots, iron my shirt and pants, and get everything ready for a uniform inspection that we were going to have on Friday.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
State Laws
Today started with what is called a formation run where our entire class lines up in 4 rows and we ran around the college campus where the academy is. They told us it was about 2 miles. We then got put on "The Grinder" where we get put when we are in trouble or someone has done something wrong. There we had to do some push-ups and sit-ups.
The classroom part of today was pretty cool. We started a 3 day process of learning state laws. A ton of information to try and comprehend. We started and learned about Crimes and Offenses. Everything from Rape, Double Jeopardy, Use Of Force, Being A Party to A Crime, Minimum Ages for Committing Crimes, Terrorism, Murder, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, Motor Vehicle Theft, Cruelty To Children, Stalking, Tattooing and Piercing The Body Of Anyone Under 18. I mean a wide variety of topics and this was just the start. I learned so much today that I didn't even understand or know existed before. I am excited about the challenge of having to remember most of it and the challenge of 2 more days of state law starting in the morning with Sex Crimes.
Well, I got to go stretch for the morning PT and study notes and everything learned today and start getting ready for class tomorrow.
The classroom part of today was pretty cool. We started a 3 day process of learning state laws. A ton of information to try and comprehend. We started and learned about Crimes and Offenses. Everything from Rape, Double Jeopardy, Use Of Force, Being A Party to A Crime, Minimum Ages for Committing Crimes, Terrorism, Murder, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, Motor Vehicle Theft, Cruelty To Children, Stalking, Tattooing and Piercing The Body Of Anyone Under 18. I mean a wide variety of topics and this was just the start. I learned so much today that I didn't even understand or know existed before. I am excited about the challenge of having to remember most of it and the challenge of 2 more days of state law starting in the morning with Sex Crimes.
Well, I got to go stretch for the morning PT and study notes and everything learned today and start getting ready for class tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Start Learning
Today we started learning to much stuff. This is going to be tough with all the information that is thrown at us to learn in the short period of time. Today was fun and interesting though.
Started the day off with our first academy PT test. I did better with the running and push-ups but worse with the sit ups this week. I was disappointed with all my scores though. I really wish that I could be consistent with all my scores approving each time I do one of these test. I will update with my scores from this test and the next one in 4 weeks after we do our next one to see if my scores approve or stay the same.
We then had classroom stuff the rest of the day with the first part being about the criminal justice system. This was very interesting because we learned about different law enforcement agencies and what they are allowed to do. We also learned about the legal process for every case. I knew for the most part about the legal process but learned a couple new aspects that I didn't know were in the middle.
We then learned about POST which is the people who regulate and kinda govern police officers. When you graduate from the police academy they give you a certificate and you become a certified peace officer. I learned a little bit from this and how they do their jobs as far as regulating us as possible police officers and the officers that are already in place in the state.
This afternoon we learned all about LIABILITY. This is a word that no one wants to hear and what they were telling us is something we shouldn't be to worried about as long as we do our jobs and do them the way they are supposed to be. I really enjoyed this part because we learned so much about this subject and learned so many aspects of officer liability that I had no clue existed. I know and pray everyday that when I get out of the academy and on the street I will never have to worry about that L word again.
Well, I'm off to bed cause I will be leaving the house at 6 a.m. for PT then have to be alert and ready for State Criminal Law for the next 3 days starting tomorrow. This will be interesting and I can't wait to learn all this.
Started the day off with our first academy PT test. I did better with the running and push-ups but worse with the sit ups this week. I was disappointed with all my scores though. I really wish that I could be consistent with all my scores approving each time I do one of these test. I will update with my scores from this test and the next one in 4 weeks after we do our next one to see if my scores approve or stay the same.
We then had classroom stuff the rest of the day with the first part being about the criminal justice system. This was very interesting because we learned about different law enforcement agencies and what they are allowed to do. We also learned about the legal process for every case. I knew for the most part about the legal process but learned a couple new aspects that I didn't know were in the middle.
We then learned about POST which is the people who regulate and kinda govern police officers. When you graduate from the police academy they give you a certificate and you become a certified peace officer. I learned a little bit from this and how they do their jobs as far as regulating us as possible police officers and the officers that are already in place in the state.
This afternoon we learned all about LIABILITY. This is a word that no one wants to hear and what they were telling us is something we shouldn't be to worried about as long as we do our jobs and do them the way they are supposed to be. I really enjoyed this part because we learned so much about this subject and learned so many aspects of officer liability that I had no clue existed. I know and pray everyday that when I get out of the academy and on the street I will never have to worry about that L word again.
Well, I'm off to bed cause I will be leaving the house at 6 a.m. for PT then have to be alert and ready for State Criminal Law for the next 3 days starting tomorrow. This will be interesting and I can't wait to learn all this.
Monday, January 11, 2010
First Day
Today was our first day of the actual police academy. There wasn't to much to it. We began the day having to run in and out of the classroom for different reason and doing some push-ups and runs to "The Stop Sign". They told us this sign will become out friend over the next 11 weeks because we will be running back and forth to it a ton of times.
The rest of the day was for the most part uneventful being the fact that it was an orientation to the police academy. We filled out a bunch of paperwork and learned about all the rules and regulations that we are to follow. They also issued us a schedule for what we will be studying and learning about everyday for the next 11 weeks. It was interesting to me to see a break down of what all we have to learn to be certified by the start to be a police officer.
I am going to head to bed early tonight because we have a PT assessment tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. and are going to start learning about state law tomorrow afternoon. I will give fun updates about what we are learning and doing for PT on a daily basis so stay tuned.
The rest of the day was for the most part uneventful being the fact that it was an orientation to the police academy. We filled out a bunch of paperwork and learned about all the rules and regulations that we are to follow. They also issued us a schedule for what we will be studying and learning about everyday for the next 11 weeks. It was interesting to me to see a break down of what all we have to learn to be certified by the start to be a police officer.
I am going to head to bed early tonight because we have a PT assessment tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. and are going to start learning about state law tomorrow afternoon. I will give fun updates about what we are learning and doing for PT on a daily basis so stay tuned.
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