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Old 11-23-2009, 01:54 PM
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I took a break from posting several months back when I started the police academy. On Friday 38 of the original 42 graduated. I made valedictorian with a 99.1 average, only beating the salutatorian by 6/10ths of a point. Sunday was the state licensing exam. All 38 passed on the first of three attempts. I managed a 98 on that one.

Now the real adventure begins. I'm still jobhunting, and have talked to the sheriff's office that sponsored me about reserving until I can find a fulltime patrol job somewhere.

Please wish my fellow cadets from Class 266 of the East Texas Police Academy good luck in our future careers.

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Old 11-23-2009, 02:01 PM
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With numbers like yours, I just hope the community I live in is smart enough to snag you!
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TxShooter:

Congratulations on a job well done. Your marks are superb. Best of luck landing a "real job" although I think you will not have much problem with that. (+1 for what Spottedog said.)

Best wishes in your new career.

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Old 11-23-2009, 02:54 PM
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James, as you know, Craig and I are behind you all the way. Again, congratulations on a job well done. All my best, Joe.
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Old 11-23-2009, 02:58 PM
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Congratulations, TxShooter!!!

Wishing you much success in your chosen career...

Be safe.
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Old 11-23-2009, 03:02 PM
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Best of luck in your new career. You're in for a hell of a ride.
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Congrats to you and class 266! Best wishes for a long and safe career!
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I graduated from the academy I attended in 1979. I was hired first by a city department and then they sent me to the academy a few months later. I worked the street before I went to the academy! That was common back then. Anyway, congratulations on your achievement and good luck with your career. It can get real interesting.
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Looks like you have a good head on your shoulders. Good luck to you and remember the #1 thing in Law Enforcement is to go home at the end of your shift.

Have you thought about going Federal instead of the late night beat?
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Old 11-23-2009, 07:18 PM
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Congrats and good luck with job search!
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Old 11-23-2009, 09:51 PM
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Congratulations "Smarty-pants!"

May you have a safe and wonderful career . . .and make a great difference in your part of the world.

I think you'll make a great LEO!

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You betcha Tx! Best of luck to you and the rest of the grads. Good job and congrats!!!


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Old 11-24-2009, 11:16 AM
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Thanks for all the well wishes.

Frizzman, I understand that Texas used to be the same way. New hires could work the road for about a year before they had to attend any formal training.

Damn Yankee, I haven't really given Federal too much thought. Might be an option later after I finish my degree.

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congrats...seems like just yesterday i graduated the police academy...sadly it was a few yesterday's ago...i would strongly urge you to continue your college studies...makes you more marketable
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Congratulations and Good Luck on your job hunting. I'm sure that you will be employed in the near future. I wish you a safe and rewarding law enforcement career.....
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