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Police Academy, 13 and three-quarters.
Once again the PM newsletter brightens my day:
"Just been to stock up on a super strong coffee. I could be crashing by 5, but at least Channel 4 will put me in a documentary if I do."
::giggle:: But that has nothing to do with what I'm up to, but it goes on;
"News just in puts the US military death toll in Iraq in May at its highest monthly figure. We may talk about that. But among our plans already in motion: we'll talk about the number of police officers who manage to avoid getting speeding fines..."
Which is of interest to me in the light of my next TS story, which concerns the police in a good-cop, bad-cop sort of a way, involving police corruption and the (cue organ chord, thunder clap) Academy.
I've been reseraching, looking at various US police academy websites, and I have to say, I'm more than a little stunned by what I'm seeing...
"The Academy is paramilitary in nature, and requires military discipline
(marching, saluting, etc.) They day begins at 5:30 am, with an exercise
program to strengthen the body and improve endurance..."
"Discipline is similar to boot camp. You’ll also be inspected daily for
creases in your uniform..."
"Military Bearing. Cadets are required to walk, stand, and sit in a
military manner at all times. Cadets shall give way and come to
attention whenever they are approached by someone recognized as a State
Police Officer. ..."
"Cadets will maintain correct military bearing at all times. The
position of attention will be assumed while marching to and from class
and standing in the chow line. The group will move as a single close
spaced unit marching single file."
"Cadets shall be neat and clean in appearance and dress. All uniforms
and equipment are to be in serviceable condition at all times. During
the training program, cadets shall wear their hair in the following
manner. Male cadets shall keep their hair cut in a "burr" and it
shall be no longer than one-half (1/2) inch in length. Sideburns shall
not be longer than an imaginary line drawn from the corner of the eye to
the top of the middle earlobe. The haircut on the neck shall be a
tapered style, blending a shaven area gradually into the longer *hair*.
Squared, "blocked" *hair* cuts and Military style "high" and "tight" are
*not* acceptable. No evidence of a beard or mustache will be acceptable.
A clean- appearance shall be presented at all times."
Which is wonderfully more than I was expecting! (hee!) I mean, I'm not complaining because it fits rather nicely with the story I have planned, but it's a whole lot more than I'd imagined.
Is this really what it's like? I mean, I have to assume so, because why else would they put it on their websites? But I'm intrigued - there anyone out there with actual, real Academy experience they can share?
"Just been to stock up on a super strong coffee. I could be crashing by 5, but at least Channel 4 will put me in a documentary if I do."
::giggle:: But that has nothing to do with what I'm up to, but it goes on;
"News just in puts the US military death toll in Iraq in May at its highest monthly figure. We may talk about that. But among our plans already in motion: we'll talk about the number of police officers who manage to avoid getting speeding fines..."
Which is of interest to me in the light of my next TS story, which concerns the police in a good-cop, bad-cop sort of a way, involving police corruption and the (cue organ chord, thunder clap) Academy.
I've been reseraching, looking at various US police academy websites, and I have to say, I'm more than a little stunned by what I'm seeing...
"The Academy is paramilitary in nature, and requires military discipline
(marching, saluting, etc.) They day begins at 5:30 am, with an exercise
program to strengthen the body and improve endurance..."
"Discipline is similar to boot camp. You’ll also be inspected daily for
creases in your uniform..."
"Military Bearing. Cadets are required to walk, stand, and sit in a
military manner at all times. Cadets shall give way and come to
attention whenever they are approached by someone recognized as a State
Police Officer. ..."
"Cadets will maintain correct military bearing at all times. The
position of attention will be assumed while marching to and from class
and standing in the chow line. The group will move as a single close
spaced unit marching single file."
"Cadets shall be neat and clean in appearance and dress. All uniforms
and equipment are to be in serviceable condition at all times. During
the training program, cadets shall wear their hair in the following
manner. Male cadets shall keep their hair cut in a "burr" and it
shall be no longer than one-half (1/2) inch in length. Sideburns shall
not be longer than an imaginary line drawn from the corner of the eye to
the top of the middle earlobe. The haircut on the neck shall be a
tapered style, blending a shaven area gradually into the longer *hair*.
Squared, "blocked" *hair* cuts and Military style "high" and "tight" are
*not* acceptable. No evidence of a beard or mustache will be acceptable.
A clean- appearance shall be presented at all times."
Which is wonderfully more than I was expecting! (hee!) I mean, I'm not complaining because it fits rather nicely with the story I have planned, but it's a whole lot more than I'd imagined.
Is this really what it's like? I mean, I have to assume so, because why else would they put it on their websites? But I'm intrigued - there anyone out there with actual, real Academy experience they can share?
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Poor baby Blair. *sigh*
That having been said, I'm REALLY looking forward to this one. =>}
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It seems a tad extreme, dosn't it? (o:
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"Cadets shall not ride with nor be in contact with any State Police unit
at any time during their training unless directed to do so by a member
of the staff. This excludes needs for police service and contact with
family members who are state police units. This includes weekend leave."
Actually, I'll have to gloss over that bit for m'story ::G::
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It's horrible, isn't it? The whole thing is freaking me out, and the thought of Blair in there... O:!
I'm hoping someone will happen along who can tell me what it's like first-hand, cos the websites are scaring me. (o:
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Maybe not
Re: Maybe not
What's the difference, then? What does a State officer do that's different from what city officers do?
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I would think it would have to do with area of patrol and availability of units for any given purpose. State Police would probably need more training due to larger patrol areas and distance from available back-up I suppose, outside populous areas.
I have seen State Troopers come in as backup for the Muni Police here on occasion and would think it would be because of State vs City ordinances or laws.
They all have fitness training for obvious reasons, but the language of the part you posted clearly stated "State "Police Unit not polcie units in general.
Oh yes and some Fish and Game Officers are State police.
I'm sure there are better sources for this info than me out there some where.Because at his moment reading this over I make no sense at all. Gonna stick with what I know and go make some icons...
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I'm wondering why cadets at the academy would be forbidden from contact with State police? I mean, are they a bad influence, or something? Are they naughty, long-haired, gum-chewing types who don;t shine their shoes or keep a crease in their uniforms? ::snicker::