And so it begins........

[tint123]

Looks like nothing can stand in your way !

You just seem to have a natural knack for every aspect of this !

Congrats !

[Mdog]

Firearms is over. Driving starts Monday

[Mdog]

Progress so far as of 9-18-2010 The thumbs up are the courses I have completed and passed ones without a thumb are whats left. Basically all the really hard stuff is over now. I am halfway done

Instruction and Orientation

Fitness and Wellness and Stress Management

Professional Policing

Professionalism and Ethics

U.S. and Texas Constitutions, Bill of Rights and Criminal Justice System

Multiculturalism and Human Relations

Code of Criminal Procedure

Arrest Search and Seizure

Penal Code

Traffic Laws

Intoxicated Driver and SFST

Civil Process

Alcohol and Beverage Code

Health and Safety Code-Controlled Substance Act

Family Code-Juvenile Issues

Written Communications

Spanish

Force Options

Mechanics of Arrest

Firearms

Emergency Medical Assistance

Professional Police Driving

Communication and Problem Solving

Patrol/Consular Notification

Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses

Crisis Intervention Training and Mental Health Code

Hazardous Materials Awareness

Criminal Investigation

Whats left as of 9-18-2010

Professional Police Driving

Hazmat Awareness

Criminal Investigation

Family Violence

Emergency Medical Assistance

Graduation is in a little over 6 weeks (Nov 3rd)

Then I get to take the state test to make it official about 1-2 weeks after graduation

Looks like I wont have a job immediately after graduation like i hoped because they are full up on perm. spots.

I will be doing reserve work at the dept. I have chosen until something perm opens up. Working full time tinting 8-5, then after work going to the dept and working 4 hours a night and on weekends.

[tint123]

Great !

The Reserve time counts as training time ?

[TintDude]

That's awesome Mike, I really admire what you are doing.

[tint123]

The last 30 days, close to the finish line !

[TintDude]

So Mike, once you are a cop, are you going to be working close to where you live?

[Twisted Tinter]

Good going Mike. I did some reserve work when I lived in Cali. It is kinda nice because you can get your feet wet and not get burned out right off the bat.

Good Luck with the rest of the class.

[Balzyone]

Hey Mdog a little hint to remember when you are doing the Hazmat stuff. Don't be a sucker for the Cop-O-Meter. The Fire and EMS guys are really bad about letting the cops go into a hazardous area first and if he drops, then it is a hazardous environment, better get out the gear.

[TintDude]

That's messed up