The PD Journal
The journey of becoming a police officer is a challenging and rewarding career path that requires dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to serving and protecting one’s community. At the heart of this journey lies police academy training, a rigorous and comprehensive program designed to transform recruits into capable and professional law enforcement officers. Join me throughout my journey and watch how I progress throughout my law enforcement career.
“I Worked in Corrections. Did It Prepare Me for Patrol? My Honest Answer.” (The Uniform)
FTO Week 9: Pressure Builds Professionals (The Uniform)
FTO Week 8: Slow Week, Steady Growth (The Uniform)
FTO Week 7: The Streets Got Real — Growth in the Grind (The Uniform)
FTO Week 6: Behind the Wheel — Taking Control of the Streets (The Uniform)
FTO Week 5: Awareness Is Survival — The Learning Curve Gets Steeper (The Uniform)
“How to Become a Police Officer | Step-by-Step Hiring Process (From a New Deputy)”
FTO Week 4: Reality Check — Learning the Ropes on the Streets (The Uniform)
“FTO Week 3: Welcome to the Streets — Sink or Swim” (The Uniform)
“Classroom Chaos: Week 2 of FTO as a Probationary Deputy!” (The Uniform)
“Classroom Chaos: Week 1 of FTO as a Probationary Deputy!” (The Uniform)
“Swearing In” (The Uniform)
“Where I’m Going” (The Uniform)
Closing A Chapter (The Uniform)
Graduation Day & TCOLE State License Exam (Police Academy)
Sponsored vs Non sponsored (Police Academy)
Big News & Updates (Police Academy)
Bittersweet Update: Final Exam, Academy Journey & What’s Next in Law Enforcement
“POLICE ACADEMY UPDATE & HIRE PROCESS: INTENSE TRAINING & RIGOROUS SELECTIONS”
“Voices of the Badge: A METRO Police Perspective”
“A Week in the Academy | Training, Work, and No Days Off” (Closing out Arrest, Search & Seizures)
Block #2: Arrest, Search & Seizure (Introduction) (Police Academy)
Block #1: Driving Skills (Police Academy)
The Importance of Study Groups (Police Academy)
Updates on the academy Exams (Police Academy)
Failed my first PD Exam (Police Academy Updates)
Slacked off & Paid for it (Police Academy)
Nobody Is Coming To Save You (Police Academy)
Update on Exam #6 & #7 (Police Academy)
How did I Do on Exam #5? (Police Academy)