Initial Background Interview

I went for my initial background interview yesterday. We sat in a small room and the investigator asked me basic questions about my current employer, things like: do I like it, why do I want to leave, have I told my captain that I’m leaving, ect. For the most part it felt very informal almost [...]

Driving Fast, and Packing Heat

I am often asked “why a cop?” this question on the surface is an easy one. I want to help people in there time of need, as hokey as it sounds that’s what it breaks down to. Don’t get me wrong there is more to it that, but that is the cut and dry of [...]

Proficiency Testing

I went downtown today to take my physical agility test and Nelson-Denny test. I have to admit the agility test was a lot easier that I had anticipated. It is a square course 55 ft by 50 ft, that’s the width of a basketball court, you are required to navigate a 300 yard circuit of [...]

My First Bruise

I went to the doctors office today to get my wavers signed off on by the physician, only to have her explain to me how important it is to have a full physical including blood work done. So after the basic testing; weight (193), blood pressure (104/80), pulse (64) and temperature (98.0) was all normal, [...]

Application Accepted

I got a call today from the recruiter, my application has been accepted. Now it’s time to schedule my Job Related Physical Test, and take the Nelson-Denny Test. I had the recruiting Lieutenant email me the information on the physical fitness test along with the medical wavers so I can go to my Doctor and [...]