ok i understand this is a very general question because training varies from state to state but im in California, i am enrolled in an P.O.S.T academy and i just want a few tips in preparing for it.... the preacademy starts in about a month and the actaul academy starts in january... is there anything i can do besides begin getting in shape?
2007-10-23 17:42:37 · 7 answers · asked by AirsoftDude 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
ok thanks but im looking for serious answers..... i have been shooting but just the basic .45 cal and .9 ml pistols... any other advice that would help me geta head start?
2007-10-23 18:00:42 · update #1
When in the acdamey, get into some study groups. Take very good notes and compare them with your classmates. The acdamey is essentially academic. Yeah you run, do push-ups and sit-ups but that is a very small part of the big picture. I know poeple drop out or fail becuase they have poor study habits or let all that yealling and stress get to them. Just keep in mind, its all a game. The academy is not police work. If you ca not handle the stress in a controlled enviroment how will you be able to deal with real life stressfull situations?
Exercise, don't let them (Tac Officers) get to you and NEVER GIVE UP THE FIGHT!!!!!
2007-10-23 19:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting in shape is really important it takes a lot of pressure off the physical aspect of training. Do a lot of running and a lot of push ups. You can become familiar with firearms but most agencies want you to learn how to use a gun THEIR way. You practice too much you will have to break bad habits. It's easier to have no habits. Go to your local pd and do some ride a longs. It will give you a great feel for the job and allow you to observe how different situations are handled. Go on some of the cop websites. policeone.com or officer.com Good luck.
2007-10-24 01:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by probie007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your brain in shape. Read a couple books and tune up your ability to comprehend. Buy a pre-test book like for the SATs. Most of the academy is academic and mental toughness and discipline.
If you haven't been in school for a while you may be surprised how out of shape your brain can get.
2007-10-24 01:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE DEPARTMENT WILL GIVE YOU THE INFORMATION NEEDED.
P.O.S.T. IS NATION WIDE.
USUALLY YOU WILL HAVE A RUN, PUSH UPS, SIT UPS, CAR IN INTERSECTION PUSH IT (FLAT LEVEL) 10 FEET, WALKING BEAM FOR BALANCE 4X4 LOG, OVER A CHAIN LINK FENCE 4 FT TALL OR THROUGH A WINDOW, DUMMY PULL 165LBS (PULL 5 YARDS FROM A BURNING BUILDING OR ACCIDENT) SHOOTING PISTOL AND SHOTGUN. FIRST AID, CPR, 10 CODE.
OTHER THEN THIS ALL OTHER SUBJECTS WILL BE TAUGHT AT THE ACADEMY. LISTEN DO NOT FALL ASLEEP.
TESTING DAILY AND WEEKLY ON SUBJECTS TAUGHT.
APPEARANCE, HAIR (IF LONG WEAR IT OFF COLLAR, SHORT / OFF COLLAR.) DRESS (SHARP CLEAN UNIFORM) SHOES SHINE AND HIGH POLISHED. SOME DEPARTMENTS ALLOW PATTEN LEATHER SHOES.
AGAIN FIND OUT FROM THE DEPARTMENT WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU. THEY HAVE TO TELL YOU. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR ENDEAVORS.
2007-10-24 01:16:26 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you can do is start going to the gym and work out every other day.You can also do a lot of push-ups,sit-ups,and run a lot.After all of that you will be good to go.
Hope this helps.Good luck!
2007-10-24 07:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a .44 Magnum and practice blowing away bad guys. Also, learn to utter this phrase menacingly.
Go ahead, punk, MAKE my day!
2007-10-24 00:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Marc X 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋