Adept
Master Black Belt
... and so far it's all a bit daunting!
I've just finished my first week at the Police Academy, and it's been a bit of a lifestyle change after four years working and supervising security in various nightclubs and bars around the city. Going from 'top dog' in my workplace, to the lowliest of new recruits has been a bit of a struggle, and oddly I've found myself being quiet and reserved, which is not my style!
So far, we've mostly had introductory classes with little to actually study, but that is tipped to change in the next week or two. Having been a bouncer for years, much of the ground we've covered so far is stuff I already know; how to comfort and calm people under extreme duress, how to read and react to peoples body language, how to talk down violent and aggressive people, and how to rock and roll when it becomes apparent they aren't going to be talked down.
I'm looking forward to the increased workload, when I can start really sinking my teeth into the coursework. Especially looking forward to the OC spray and defensive tactics classes!
One thing that has really stuck out at me is the diverse backgrounds that people in my squad have come from. We have a couple of kids just out of university, two 45 year olds, both parents, and people from all sorts of working backgrounds.
So does anyone have any stories from their time in the academy they want to share? Any hints or tips? Common pitfalls to avoid?
I've just finished my first week at the Police Academy, and it's been a bit of a lifestyle change after four years working and supervising security in various nightclubs and bars around the city. Going from 'top dog' in my workplace, to the lowliest of new recruits has been a bit of a struggle, and oddly I've found myself being quiet and reserved, which is not my style!
So far, we've mostly had introductory classes with little to actually study, but that is tipped to change in the next week or two. Having been a bouncer for years, much of the ground we've covered so far is stuff I already know; how to comfort and calm people under extreme duress, how to read and react to peoples body language, how to talk down violent and aggressive people, and how to rock and roll when it becomes apparent they aren't going to be talked down.
I'm looking forward to the increased workload, when I can start really sinking my teeth into the coursework. Especially looking forward to the OC spray and defensive tactics classes!
One thing that has really stuck out at me is the diverse backgrounds that people in my squad have come from. We have a couple of kids just out of university, two 45 year olds, both parents, and people from all sorts of working backgrounds.
So does anyone have any stories from their time in the academy they want to share? Any hints or tips? Common pitfalls to avoid?