Hello everyone,
I am currently going through the application process to enter in to a local academy. I have successfully completed my background check, polygraph, and PAT. My application packet has been turned in and I am awaiting Oral Board notifications and then will have the oral board itself. In the interim I was hoping to get some general advice from officers on these forums.
Brief Background: I am a 26 year old in the SWFL area. I was born and raised in the town in which I live, and have owned a business in the area for almost 3 years (of which before I was an Area Supervisor for a company). My wife and I recently welcomed our first child, a daughter, into this world 5 months ago. Although we are financially okay, a small business does not allow for a good range of healthcare or stability. For that reason we decided that I would pursue a career in Law Enforcement to have security for my wife and daughter.
I have been trying to do ride alongs but I did have a question concerning frequency and content. In regards to the frequency I have been told to feel free to call and see about riding along any time. Because I am a small business owner I have a lot of flexibility to go, but I am wondering if there is a point in which I will hurt myself by going too many times? Everytime I go I dress very appropriately for it, I am respectful of each officers wishes and do only as they allow me to do, and do whatever they ask, and none seem to indicate having an issue with me going. I try remain quiet, unless they are engaging me in a conversation, and try to be observant and absorb what I hear and see.
Furthermore, and I know we will learn everything in the academy, but what are some things I should focus on trying to retain now? Do you have recommendations on things I should ask them to show me or ask if I am allowed to assist with for experience?
Thank you in advance for any information you guys can provide!
I am currently going through the application process to enter in to a local academy. I have successfully completed my background check, polygraph, and PAT. My application packet has been turned in and I am awaiting Oral Board notifications and then will have the oral board itself. In the interim I was hoping to get some general advice from officers on these forums.
Brief Background: I am a 26 year old in the SWFL area. I was born and raised in the town in which I live, and have owned a business in the area for almost 3 years (of which before I was an Area Supervisor for a company). My wife and I recently welcomed our first child, a daughter, into this world 5 months ago. Although we are financially okay, a small business does not allow for a good range of healthcare or stability. For that reason we decided that I would pursue a career in Law Enforcement to have security for my wife and daughter.
I have been trying to do ride alongs but I did have a question concerning frequency and content. In regards to the frequency I have been told to feel free to call and see about riding along any time. Because I am a small business owner I have a lot of flexibility to go, but I am wondering if there is a point in which I will hurt myself by going too many times? Everytime I go I dress very appropriately for it, I am respectful of each officers wishes and do only as they allow me to do, and do whatever they ask, and none seem to indicate having an issue with me going. I try remain quiet, unless they are engaging me in a conversation, and try to be observant and absorb what I hear and see.
Furthermore, and I know we will learn everything in the academy, but what are some things I should focus on trying to retain now? Do you have recommendations on things I should ask them to show me or ask if I am allowed to assist with for experience?
Thank you in advance for any information you guys can provide!
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