I was watching a documentary on the police academy, and one scenario had all recruits standing by their personal vehicles while they got inspected by the drill instructors (is that what i'd call them?). They would get yelled at for the smallest things, like tinted windows, arriving earlier going 1mph over the speed limit, or having even small amounts of trash in the car. I would actually be pretty scared of what they'd say to me with my 1LE; it's the only car I have. I might just borrow my parents clean 2004 ford expedition so I don't stand out.
In another, more funny part of the documentary, a recruit came into class late (was dropped off by his mother in a minivan), and was absolutely demolished for it. They embarrassed him good in front of the rest of the recruits and had him do many push ups. Now THAT makes me confident because I know I wouldn't screw up like that haha. It did make me question some of the picks for the academy though.
Another guy didn't know how to stand at attention. I feel like this is stuff they all should know before they enter the academy.
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Originally Posted by Superman09
Pepper spray sucks for most people. It feels like the guy at the end of raiders of the lost ark when his face melts off, and then it comes back when you shower.
It is tough but I love my job and can be very rewarding
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Watching all of the videos terrifies me, but from what I've heard the pain eases up after a solid half hour or so. I don't know I hear people would rather be tased many times than maced once.
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Originally Posted by chuckstacamaro
Agreed, the JOB is Not what it used to be. I have 29 plus years with 3 years, 1 month and 24 days to go. The World does not respect authority and politicians will Not stand up for what is Right. As I told one of my young nieces if you want Law Enforcement study Forensics at least you deal with the Crime Scene after the fact without having to worry about someone stabbing or shooting you in the back. Good Luck.
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I'm not going to get political here, but we can thank certain people in a certain white house for all this "anti police" BS.
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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog
Use common sense. For example, you may be asked (as is asked by at least one agency in this area):
"You are on a four lane highway, off- duty and in your personal vehicle, doing 65 MPH. You are passed by a vehicle doing approximately 80 to 85 MPH. Your cell phone battery is dead, and you only have two bullets in your gun. What do you do?"
The answers provided by potential recruits can get pretty wild. Lots of action- hero stuff, lots of comical ideas, lots of imagination. However, the answer is...
"Nothing." You don't do anything. Big deal.... so some guy is going fast on the highway. Any action you take, under the given circumstance, would only make the situation MORE dangerous.
So... just use common sense. Don't get misled by red herrings or crazy details. Just answer thoughtfully, and with logic, reason, and common sense.
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Thank you for that. I actually was going to say "nothing". Guess that puts me in good standing lol. Seems like it could be tricky to someone with an imagination.
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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65
I'm at a mile straight without stopping right now. The good news is I ran the 220 yard run + 100 ft 150 lb dummy drag + 220 yard run back today in 2 minutes and 43 seconds. There's a short obstacle course too but I'd have 6 minutes to complete everything, so I think I'll be good for Saturday.
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When is your test date? Mine is still a few weeks away so I have at least some time to run everyday and get into shape.