Pay attention, take copious notes, then review then nightly, and remember it is a full time job with OT going to the academy.  Don't get to partying with your classmates at opposed to studying after class.

The best advice was given by Casscocop. I would like to add this however. You are not a cop you are a student. Keep your ego in check. I have seen many in the academy pass themselves off as officers and dig a very deep hole that they cannot climb out of and end up in the unemployment line. Use your noodle and keep your mind and ears open and mouth shut.

chiefdennis says ...

The best advice was given by Casscocop. I would like to add this however. You are not a cop you are a student. Keep your ego in check. I have seen many in the academy pass themselves off as officers and dig a very deep hole that they cannot climb out of and end up in the unemployment line. Use your noodle and keep your mind and ears open and mouth shut.

Agreed! 

much appreciation for all of the good advise.  Thanks a bunch to those who responded.  3 days of academy are now behind me and I am enjoying it a great deal.  I believe that I ended up in the right place.  the academy I am attending has instructors I'm almost compelled to applaud when their finished with instruction.  Just a ton if information true, it's all thrown at you at a fairly quick pace but these guys are delivering the information in such a concise and to the point manner that I don't have much problem retaining it.  I couldn't be happier to have made the decision to attend.

good advice Chiefdennis, and yes, I am certainly making it a point to keep a conservitive tounge in my mouth.  I only speak when I'm asked basically I'm too busy listening and taking copious amounts of notes like you've mentioned casscop.  I'm signed for taser training which I'll recieve in two weeks.  So yeah, I'll be sure and share once I've had the pleasure of voltage.  Should I wear a diaper for that?  I'll have to re-check the schedule to see when I get the O.C. in the face... I'm a sick man cause I do strangely look forward to it.  So yeah, only three days so far, just hoping I stay as happy with it as I am currently.  It's still too early to tell of course, but I believe I'll be attending the graduation at the end of summer.  I intend to achieve the perfect attendance award...

Billy_ says ...

much appreciation for all of the good advise.  Thanks a bunch to those who responded.  3 days of academy are now behind me and I am enjoying it a great deal.  I believe that I ended up in the right place.  the academy I am attending has instructors I'm almost compelled to applaud when their finished with instruction.  Just a ton if information true, it's all thrown at you at a fairly quick pace but these guys are delivering the information in such a concise and to the point manner that I don't have much problem retaining it.  I couldn't be happier to have made the decision to attend.

good advice Chiefdennis, and yes, I am certainly making it a point to keep a conservitive tounge in my mouth.  I only speak when I'm asked basically I'm too busy listening and taking copious amounts of notes like you've mentioned casscop.  I'm signed for taser training which I'll recieve in two weeks.  So yeah, I'll be sure and share once I've had the pleasure of voltage.  Should I wear a diaper for that?  I'll have to re-check the schedule to see when I get the O.C. in the face... I'm a sick man cause I do strangely look forward to it.  So yeah, only three days so far, just hoping I stay as happy with it as I am currently.  It's still too early to tell of course, but I believe I'll be attending the graduation at the end of summer.  I intend to achieve the perfect attendance award...

Even though keeping your moth shut in general is a good idea, do not hesitate to ask questions if you don't understand a topic, chances if you don't understand it others don't either.

No, you don't need a diaper for taser training, just need to relax, it's as easy as falling off a log (or falling on the floor).

Casscocop says ...

Billy_ says ...

much appreciation for all of the good advise.  Thanks a bunch to those who responded.  3 days of academy are now behind me and I am enjoying it a great deal.  I believe that I ended up in the right place.  the academy I am attending has instructors I'm almost compelled to applaud when their finished with instruction.  Just a ton if information true, it's all thrown at you at a fairly quick pace but these guys are delivering the information in such a concise and to the point manner that I don't have much problem retaining it.  I couldn't be happier to have made the decision to attend.

good advice Chiefdennis, and yes, I am certainly making it a point to keep a conservitive tounge in my mouth.  I only speak when I'm asked basically I'm too busy listening and taking copious amounts of notes like you've mentioned casscop.  I'm signed for taser training which I'll recieve in two weeks.  So yeah, I'll be sure and share once I've had the pleasure of voltage.  Should I wear a diaper for that?  I'll have to re-check the schedule to see when I get the O.C. in the face... I'm a sick man cause I do strangely look forward to it.  So yeah, only three days so far, just hoping I stay as happy with it as I am currently.  It's still too early to tell of course, but I believe I'll be attending the graduation at the end of summer.  I intend to achieve the perfect attendance award...

Even though keeping your moth shut in general is a good idea, do not hesitate to ask questions if you don't understand a topic, chances if you don't understand it others don't either.

No, you don't need a diaper for taser training, just need to relax, it's as easy as falling off a log (or falling on the floor).

Relax before because when those prongs hit you, they will probably take all the relax right out of you.

Talon says ...

chiefdennis says ...

The best advice was given by Casscocop. I would like to add this however. You are not a cop you are a student. Keep your ego in check. I have seen many in the academy pass themselves off as officers and dig a very deep hole that they cannot climb out of and end up in the unemployment line. Use your noodle and keep your mind and ears open and mouth shut.

Agreed! 

Yeah its not 21 Jumpstreet out there!!!

Scurge says ...

elaken says ...

Casscocop says ...

No, you don't need a diaper for taser training, just need to relax, it's as easy as falling off a log (or falling on the floor).

Relax before because when those prongs hit you, they will probably take all the relax right out of you.

haha probably hahaha he said probably....That's funny

You'll be about as relaxed as this guy...

Billy you asked if you should wear a diaper when tazed. That all "Depends".

Billy_ says ...

chiefdennis says ...

Billy you asked if you should wear a diaper when tazed. That all "Depends".

 

Ha! nice one chief.  And in_the_bend, I'll deffo keep that in mind.  I almost never drink so this should be easy for me.  My potential time spent with other recruits is fairly limited after hours.  It's not an "overnight" academy and my drive home takes just over an hour so, a little dinner, review/study of material and it's pretty much off to bed.  Today seemed slightly longer than the previous ones.  It was all about "communication obsticles"  and "cultural diversity"  *yawn*  I know they are both important subjects to be aware of but I had a hard time being excited about them to say the least.  "which way to the firing range?" I found myself thinking

Sounds like your doing OK, if you got too excited about "cultural diversity" i would be worried. 

abraaten. You need to take a deep breath and relax. You are way over thinking this.