Juice
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Post by Juice on Jul 17, 2014 20:45:33 GMT -5
I recently decided to try and apply and work through the police academy. I am not trying to be a state trooper rather a borough. Just wondering what to expect from it. What kind of conditioning or knowledge to have going in. I have been told that I could make it by some people who went through it, but aren't cops.
I have a lot of tattoos that I am concerned about and I am actually going to have one removed that I have on my neck, the other visible ones are on my forearms. I was hoping that long sleeved uniforms could work for that.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Jul 17, 2014 21:00:26 GMT -5
I went through an academic academy here in Texas and graduated in '10. I don't know what physical stuff (running, climbing walls and shit like that) they'll put you through but the actual learning of the law and things like that was really easy. We had to take tests every week and passing was an 80. It is hard to give you an idea of things you can get because how different things are by academy.
The tattoos probably will be an issue when you start applying at places. Some will automatically DQ you if they are visible while others will require them to be covered all the time.
I will say you'll want to be running, lifting 50 to 70lbs and at the very least be able to pull yourself up enough to see over a 7ft wall as those were all parts of the department tests I had to do. Interviews are an absolute bitch. They will tear into you, your past, everyone you know, their past and so on.
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Capt Lunatic
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Post by Capt Lunatic on Jul 17, 2014 21:00:37 GMT -5
Why do you think I took you to all those Police Academy movies? For fun? You didn't hear anyone laughing did you?
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Post by Lupin the Third on Jul 17, 2014 21:02:12 GMT -5
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 17, 2014 21:04:12 GMT -5
I'm actually Stewart Copeland.
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Post by Professor Chaos on Jul 18, 2014 0:00:53 GMT -5
Gee wiz I sure hope not. I'm wanted men. I have the death sentence on 12 systems.
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Post by Kash Flagg on Jul 18, 2014 0:02:16 GMT -5
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Post by Glitch on Jul 18, 2014 2:43:14 GMT -5
Gee wiz I sure hope not. I'm wanted men. I have the death sentence on 12 systems. I'll be careful. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 2:45:49 GMT -5
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Post by The Sam on Jul 18, 2014 9:19:57 GMT -5
Of course we don't post here...i mean, THEY don't post here...i'm not a narc. Why is it so hot in here. Oh god!
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"OPERATION HOT POSTER" HAS BEEN COMPROMISED! I REPEAT, "OPERATION HOT POSTER" HAS BEEN COMPROMISED! RETREAT! RETREAT!
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Jul 18, 2014 9:22:25 GMT -5
Why do you think I took you to all those Police Academy movies? For fun? You didn't hear anyone laughing did you? Except at that one guy who made sound effects. |
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Post by ICBM on Jul 18, 2014 17:24:00 GMT -5
I've been a military policeman for almost sixteen yrs so I don't know about the academy you are going thru, but I know what I know. You cannot let doubt slip in for a moment during some phases that will seem very difficult if not impossible. OC spray effects pass, TASER lasts five seconds, fighting the redmen (baton trng suits) is only three minutes no matter how long it feels, tests are meant to challenge your brain and teach you. So, don't give up on any of it. They are looking for fire in your belly and they will say it or something like it often. Dig in and fight. Nothing worth doing is easy. We make it difficult on purpose. Good luck brother
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Post by Sephiroth on Jul 18, 2014 17:29:00 GMT -5
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