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[mRx 16]

So how does the qualifying go for law enforcement jobs? Do you have to be a good shot with a pistol? Im good with the M16s. But i never really trained with handguns

That was me too. I shot expert in the marines with the m-16 but never really shot a glock until the academy. It's not hard though, it's all the same elements-- breath control, trigger squeeze, etc.

It varies from state to state, but here we shoot from the 25, 15, 7, 4, and 2 yard line. You think 4 and 2, that has to be easy. But you have to shoot from the hip, after drawing from the holster. What i have problems with is shooting with my off hand from the 7 yard line. Meaning my left hand, without using my right at all.

Damn, they make you shoot with your off hand? crazy. They give you a polygraph too. I bet that was cool.

[~Chad~ 0]

They give you a psychological test while getting hired on (in my department). Lira just THINKS that little interview was stressful. While I was getting grilled with questions, I remember thinking "Oh well, maybe I can drive a truck or something". When they called me three days later and said I was hired, i was like "really?"

Edited May 13, 2007 by Chad+Lira

[mRx 16]

They give you a psychological test while getting hired on (in my department). Lira just THINKS that little interview was stressful. While I was getting grilled with questions, I remember thinking "Oh well, maybe I can drive a truck or something". When they called me three days later and said I was hired, i was like "really?"

I can only imagine.

You know i was planning on becoming a cop before i joined the military. I was going to a community college and trying to get my Associates in Criminal Justice. But i was taking this class, I dont remember the name, but it got into some really sick stuff, so i dropped out. I had like 30 credits towards a CJ degree.

[~Chad~ 0]

It must be in your blood. I wanted to be a cop my whole life. In high school I went to the deputy Chief (now my sheriff) and told him that I wanted a job after graduation. He was the one who recommended the military.

Man the sights you see....it's unreal. About 6 years ago, around 4 in the morning my Lt drove up on a crash, i drove up behind him. This small pick up was wedged under the cargo trailor of an 18 wheeler that was making an illegal u-turn on the highway. My Lt said go look in the back of the truck, I bent down and shined my light to see a face looking back at me. Decapitation. My knees got weak as I was a rookie at the time.

[mRx 16]

It must be in your blood. I wanted to be a cop my whole life. In high school I went to the deputy Chief (now my sheriff) and told him that I wanted a job after graduation. He was the one who recommended the military.

Man the sights you see....it's unreal. About 6 years ago, around 4 in the morning my Lt drove up on a crash, i drove up behind him. This small pick up was wedged under the cargo trailor of an 18 wheeler that was making an illegal u-turn on the highway. My Lt said go look in the back of the truck, I bent down and shined my light to see a face looking back at me. Decapitation. My knees got weak as I was a rookie at the time.

Damn man that is crazzzy!!!!

I probably will be a cop when i get out. I like variety in my life. Routine repetitious work kills me. And i dont want to stay in the military, cuz i dont want to spend my life chasin camels around in Iraq.

So what kind of stuff did they ask on the polygraph?

[~Chad~ 0]

Of course they ask "have you ever did drugs" at first. Since I never have I thought "this will be a breeze". but then it got more and more complicated. They started asking scenario questions. "you and another officer were chasing a suspect and got seperated during the pursuit. After coming around a house or a building, the other officer has the suspect detained on the ground. The suspect yells 'he hit me! he hit me!' what would you do and how would you handle it?"

I was like "good Lord". You dont want to sound like you would automatically take the suspect's side, or the officer's side. Confused the ####### out of me.

[mRx 16]

wow... the polygraph sounds like it would be the hardest part.

So have you seen Supertroopers? I love that movie. If the police force is anything like that, I think I would fit in just fine.

Omoba, I see you!

[~Chad~ 0]

wow... the polygraph sounds like it would be the hardest part.

So have you seen Supertroopers? I love that movie. If the police force is anything like that, I think I would fit in just fine.

Omoba, I see you!

Yeah that movie cracked me up. I cant wait to see the new one, "Reno 911"

[mRx 16]

yeah i want to see that one too.

Did you see Spidey3? I havent seen it yet, but so far im not hearing much good things about it.

[~Chad~ 0]

Not yet, but I definitely want to. I heard it wasnt that good too, but it looks like spidey turns to the dark side for a while, I'm not missing it!

[Ta Ta 1]

Hi Matt, Chad.........Stacy, KS, who else ?

[~Chad~ 0]

Sister O must be catching up on todays discussion

oops spoke to soon.

[Ta Ta 1]

Yes, I saw the "discussion".

I hope Stacy brings me back a sundae from MC. D.

[~Chad~ 0]

So sister O. how is your day going, my lady?

[mRx 16]

Yes i definetely will see it too.

Senorita Omoba, whats crackin'?