We got dismissed from class early today, so I thought I'd use this leisure time to catch up on what's been going on with me this past week.
Monday - I took my third exam that covered criminal procedures and arrest, searches, and seizures. I scored a 96 on my test! Studying is really paying off. The academy instructors honored me with an academic and physical commendation award. I also got appointed as one of the class leaders (a rank of a Corporal), so I'm proud of myself for all that. In case you're wondering what the duties of a class leader is.. They basically are in charge of a particular squad, my squad being "Squad #3", and you are representing about 15 cadets' interest, leading them in physical training, and enforcing academy rules.
Tuesday thru Friday - We spent a lot of time learning the Texas Penal Code. As an instructor talked about officer professional development, he quoted, "We are evaluated and classified by four things: By what we do, by how we look, by what we say, and how we say it." To me, this quote is the epitome of being a police officer and I wish people in my class would take the objectives more seriously because there are cadets who seem to just be in the academy for the uniform and lack discipline.. It's whatever though. There are going to be dirt bags in every profession, no matter how much professionalism the job requires.
Today - If you love four seasons, Houston is not for you. Summer lasts from like late February to December here. I looked at the car thermometer and it read..
Sometimes living here is like being trapped inside a zip locked bag..
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