We’re half way through with academy. The days here drag by, but I’m always surprised when the weekend comes. If the second half goes by as fast as the first half has, I’ll be out on the road in no … Continue reading →

Week 9: Monday morning at 3:00 AM I was out of bed getting ready for work. We had to be there by 4:00 AM for NEVO (Non-Emergency Vehicle Operation). Part of the course required us to drive at night, so … Continue reading →

Today started out on a very somber note. A Dekalb County officer was shot and killed last night. When an officer from a county so close is murdered, it really forces the reality of the dangers of the job to … Continue reading →

Wow, these past couple of weeks have flown by. Each day lasts forever, but the week itself flies by. This week was all about firearms. Monday was spent mostly in the classroom. We learned the safety rules of the range, … Continue reading →

Week 3 of police academy was all about traffic law. It was incredibly boring, but Officer Elledge made it as interesting and as fun as possible. Luckily, he had plenty of great stories to tell to break up the 2,200 … Continue reading →

This past week wasn’t as bad as the first week. There was no passing out, no scalding my face with OC, and we hardly did any PT. The classes this week were all very interesting. We talked about crimes in … Continue reading →