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Words of Advice for the Newbie
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Posted over 4 years ago Veteran LEOs and Academy staff can post words of advice for the "Fresh Meat" about to attend the Academy. For Example: 1. Start running and working out AT LEAST 3 months prior to going to the Academy, do not tyr to make it as a "LUMP of LARD". Lose weight! 2. Talk to current LEOs about their Academy experiences (be prepared for the Horror stories designed to scare you). 3. Review the criminal and motor vehicle laws of your state. 4. Get in the habit of keeping yourself squared away (clean pressed clothes with no hanging strings, stains, etc), clean shaven, etc. 5. If you know somebody with LEO or Military experience ask them to help you practice Military drill (you will need it) 6. Learn to POLISH your boots/shoes correctly, and I mean spit polish to a high shine, not the usual civilian excuse for a shine. "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected."
Retleo (MODERATOR #8)
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| Posted over 4 years ago Great advice, I just graduated and I started working out months before i went, helped alot!! It was tough even with being in better shape than in the previous year. I also buddied up with a guy in my squad who used to be a drill sergeant, he helped me all the way through the academy, his leadership was priceless, and I was never singled out by any instructors. |
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| Posted over 4 years ago Retleo said it all! If you follow his advice you can't go wrong. It is very much like the military, and you are going to be pushed to the limits. The more prepared you are, the better you will do. Keep in mind all the training has a purpose, even if it does not seem like it at the time.
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| Posted over 4 years ago Retleo tells it like it IS. Also:
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| Posted over 4 years ago Remember how to say yes sir it will go a long way Do not get the instructor mad at you do not be a smart ass Only God knows his plans for all of us and why we might meet in life |
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| Posted over 4 years ago It sounds like everyone who has already replied has this topic covered. The only other suggestion that I can make is that most Police Academies have websites now. Doing some research on the academy a rookie will be attending would be smart because it has been my experience through networking that the standards for police academies and training vary from state to state. |
