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Got some good news!

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I applied to the CAPCOG Police Academy last month and I just heard back that I have been accepted. The academy starts in October and lasts for about 6 months, having me graduate at the end of March. After graduation I plan on finding a job in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville , or Georgetown. I would prefer Round Rock but I will take what I can get. Just thought I would share my good news with yall, wish me luck.
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...congrats!!! your photography skills oughta help you, too...might make the difference in a small dept. in being promoted to Detective or such...I remember the buzz...just this morning I was remembering the feeling of holding a shiny new badge in my sweaty hand...like it was yesterday...but it wasn't.... ;-)
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CONGRATS :clapping: :cheers2: :hurry: :woohoo :thewave

I am hoping to get accepted to an academy when I get back state side. We will see :waiting:
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Congrats man. Good luck go you.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
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speedsix wrote:...congrats!!! your photography skills oughta help you, too...might make the difference in a small dept. in being promoted to Detective or such...I remember the buzz...just this morning I was remembering the feeling of holding a shiny new badge in my sweaty hand...like it was yesterday...but it wasn't.... ;-)
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DONT TREAD ON ME wrote:I am hoping to get accepted to an academy when I get back state side. We will see
The psych evaluation is the hardest part of the application process, but only because its a 3 hour multiple choice test.
gigag04 wrote:Congrats man. Good luck go you.
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OP:

Remember this rule of thumb: Warnings for all CHL's less than 25 MPH over!

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surprise_i'm_armed wrote:OP:

Remember this rule of thumb: Warnings for all CHL's less than 25 MPH over!

SIA
:lol::
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surprise_i'm_armed wrote:OP:

Remember this rule of thumb: Warnings for all CHL's less than 25 MPH over!

SIA
...maybe we need a discreet bumper sticker, then there won't be any warning at all!
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Congratulations! If you happen to have a free minute to post :smilelol5: , let us know how the academy is going.

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Charles L. Cotton wrote:Congratulations! If you happen to have a free minute to post :smilelol5: , let us know how the academy is going.

Chas.
I will see what I can manage, maybe I will do a weekly post on academy life.
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good luck in the academy. I hope you get to work in Round Rock. They are a good group of guys. Good city to work for.
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andy123 wrote:good luck in the academy. I hope you get to work in Round Rock. They are a good group of guys. Good city to work for.
It's my hometown so I hope to end up there.
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Congratulations and God keep you and protect you while you train and then move to the streets.
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Focus on the 25m target first and get through the academy. Then find you a job. The LE market is super competitive. Get good reviews, get in the best shape of your life, and study hard.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
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