6th Applicant Process

[Bancroft87]

Also, Sgt Stipe said "If you didn't puke or come close to puking by the end then it wasn't a workout", well put Sarge.

[MetroOff519]

Again, for those who passed yesterday and today, congratulations.
For those of you who know you need to improve before the Academy on June 22, you really need to consider joining 1 of the CrossFit gyms.
The one on the East side is www.indycrossfit.com and the one on the West side is www.blastfitindy.com

Not only will you get in better shape quicker, you'll have a heads up on the PT in the Academy too.

I know BLAST will offer a 1 month membership to potential recruits for $60, but not sure on Indy Cross Fit.

[Deputy Reed]

Ok guys here's the deal... when it comes to PT, running, and whatever else, the better you can do the easier the academy will be. If you get on, this WILL BE one of the most stressful times in your life. Not only physically, but also emotionally and spiritually (not too mention the stress on your family and social life). So make it easy on yourselves by getting into good shape and not having PT to worry about. I completely understand some people aren't "running" people and may not be the best at it, but YOUR LIFE could depend on it some day.
I know the PT is not the same as when I went through (which wasn't that long ago at all) and they aren't running as much now, but you WILL still run, and it will suck. The people in my class with 14+ minute running times had a very hard time with PT and DT (getting exhausted and such), you should be around 12 minutes (and still hopefully less than that). Don't settle for just "getting by" because then you will get your *** kicked when push comes to shove in PT, and the last thing you want is to be the guy who falls out.
I'm not saying this to make anyone worry or get nervous or anything, I'm just telling it how it is because most of the posts I have read (which haven't been too many) describe 15 minute 1.5 times, which really should be improved upon.
I have no idea when your class or even the next class starts, but do everything you possibly can to get your body over that "oh s***" phase right now rather than waiting for the first couple sessions when it comes to PT and DT. I'm talking about the swollen knee's that need to be drained, strained backs, shin splints, all that crap, because that is one of the hardest parts when the academy begins.
Remember, if you get on (and still while you are in the process), IMPD is the best law enforcement agency in the state and could definitely be one of the top in the country. We DO get shot at, ran from, fought, cursed, spit on, insulted personally, and people in some places just do not like the police, so take it seriously. It's not like cops and it's nothing like television, so prepare for it as much as you can without hurting yourself before the start of the academy. Any ?'s let me know

Amen, & i hope nobody here has some giant misconception(sp) that this is going to be like cops or anything on tv. Some of these people wouldnt **** on you to put out a fire so mentally i hope we are all ready for what this city holds as far as criminals. Thank god i learned atleast something as to how to deal with them in my time in Atlanta.

[Bancroft87]

This handbook is interesting. Some parts are a good read others are sort of mind numbing. I have begun hill sprints to get into better shape. WOW they are HARD. Hill sprints/pushups/situps one day, and jog/pushups/situps the next day. TOUGH but I need to get through the "sore" stage. Anyone else reading up on the handbook?

[Bancroft87]

Exciting times! How is everyone doing?

[Deputy Reed]

just waiting now....just waiting

[Ra1nMak3R]

Same here. Counting the days until the letter gets here. If it's a go I have a LOT of stuff to do. But it's worth it if i'm going.

Hope you're all hanging in there

[Bancroft87]

Read up on the handbook yet guys?

[Little_10-96]

Same here. Counting the days until the letter gets here. If it's a go I have a LOT of stuff to do. But it's worth it if i'm going.

Hope you're all hanging in there

Same here Ra1nMak3R. I have a ton of stuff to do if I am accepted. We are getting our house ready to put on the market and hoping that it sells in this AWESOME market we have today!!

We got a week & a half before we get our letters. Good luck to everyone left, hope we see each other in 1 month from today. Keep the workouts up and go as hard as you can.

[MetroOff519]

Well guys, not to put a big damper on things, but just heard within the last couple of days that the start date for the 6th got pushed back to July.. 2nd Monday of the month.. 13th maybe?

Hang in there.

[Bancroft87]

Do you know know why they pushed it? Funding...?

[MetroOff519]

No, not sure why...

[Bancroft87]

Okay thanks a lot for the info metro519

[Wiz11]

Better to be pushed back than canceled. I think it happens to every class. Trust me, when the academy starts you're gonna wish it hadn't started so soon

[afsb86]

Thanks forthe info. Does anyone know if we can still expect to get a letter around the beginning of the month, or will it be coming later since the date was pushed back? I know the last letter said approx. 3 weeks before the start date, but my husband said they mentioned you could expect letters sometime around the 1st week in June.