| Originally Posted by Mitpo62 The academy did start on the 27th. I have a friend in there and already in the first week 10 people quit. Unbelievable! |
| Originally Posted by rhammond Rumors has it that the next academy class is scheduled for April. |
| Originally Posted by josh08 does anyone know if the next class will be in febuary, |
| Originally Posted by CHICwithBADGE Can you sponsor yourself to go through like at the regional academys or State Police SSPOs? |
| Originally Posted by WaterPistola you are really going to believe the word of al bundy? |
| Originally Posted by wolf9848 Does anyone here know if Notarized copies of my last three years attendance record effects me since I was in the Military for the last 4 years? 2 of which were spent in Iraq. |
| Originally Posted by wolf9848 Does anyone here know if Notarized copies of my last three years attendance record effects me since I was in the Military for the last 4 years? 2 of which were spent in Iraq. |
| Originally Posted by trueblue  A cop in the town next to mine says that Boston is putting more laterals on in Sept. Anyone know what the deal is with that? And how much money do BPD Patrolman make? I am doing ok now with ot/details and sure don't have the call volume they have. And is it true the laterals don't have to live with in the city because they already have civil service status? What about their rank? Do they keep it? No wonder there are lawyers who specialize in civi service law! |
| Originally Posted by mikeyv7712 I havent heard anything about laterals from the BPD they said two classes this year off the civil service list. Who is hearing laterals? |
| Originally Posted by LTSO16 Im sure this has been asked but ive been away for a bit. Has anyone in band 9 who is a resident of boston heard anything? I have also noticed that ive moved from 317 to 330. Anyone know if this is because of the later test that were taken? thanks |
| Originally Posted by mikeyv7712 anyone have any updates on the May BPD class? |
| Originally Posted by hunter617 The class was moved from may to July. I did not hear about them teaching in only two room those room only hold about 40 if that thats not going to work. are they doing work on the building? |
| Originally Posted by hunter617 The class was moved from may to July. I did not hear about them teaching in only two room those room only hold about 40 if that thats not going to work. are they doing work on the building? |
| Originally Posted by mikeyv7712 I drive by there almost everyday and doesnt look any work is being done on that building |
| Originally Posted by Hopeful76 I am a non-vet/non-cadet female on the 9 band currently being processed supposedly for the May class. Made it through the interview, home visit, written and oral psyc, medical, still haven't been scheduled for the PAT, looking for some advice on that.... I hear it will be scheduled some time this month? |
| Originally Posted by trueblue Mikeyv7712, I heard it from a cop I have known for years and his info is usually very good. Plus he has a good friend who works for BPD (civilian) out of their HQ and he said they are putting laterals on this year. But.....no more than five. Yup five. That probably means that there are no other active cops trying to lateral because if there were I'm sure there would be another class of 50. And out of the five atleast 3 are from Lowell. Go figure. They must think they'll get some stars if they lateral over. |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 HAHA, I love this state, don't give the job to someone that got a 10, has been in military, and has a bunch of other qual's, but to a female that got a 9 because they need more women......... |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 hunter where are you getting this info from, what are you the boston police chiefs secretary or something? |
| Originally Posted by smd6169 What Interview did you go through for BPD, an Oral Board Panel Interview or is this the Background Interview? |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 HAHA, I love this state, don't give the job to someone that got a 10, has been in military, and has a bunch of other qual's, but to a female that got a 9 because they need more women......... |
| Originally Posted by hunter617 ok this is what i was told today. The May class is still going to happen at the end of may. The class after that might not take place untill May of 2009. |
| Originally Posted by Blueheart has anyone in band 8 received anything, or have any idea when that band will get a card? |
| Originally Posted by Blueheart has anyone in band 8 received anything, or have any idea when that band will get a card? |
| Originally Posted by LTSO16 Im a 9 boston resident and havent gotten anything |
| Originally Posted by trueblue Wow...That's unbelievable that they would keep everyone waiting up until the last minute. I wish you and everyone else going for the job good luck. |
| Originally Posted by soxrock75 They aren't waiting until the last minute. They are just going with the 10 band............... |
| Originally Posted by LTSO16 Thanks, I didnt think they got to 9 residents yet. Im not on the eligible list on the HR website so I didnt think that they were down to the 9's yet. we'll just see when they get that far and send out cards. |
| Originally Posted by trueblue Wasn't it a few years ago they were back filling the BPD recruit class as recruits dropped out? Seems like a good idea so that others are given a chance to jump onboard. They did it in Waltham when I went thru in 1986 and the guys that came in late had to get up to speed but all 3 graduated. |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 That used to be standard procedure for every academy, not sure if it's still done. |
| Originally Posted by trueblue Delta784....What a waste. Good candidates waiting in the wings while slugs take a seat in the academy. They might have scored higher on the CS exam but they aren't cut out for it. No shame in that really, just drop out quick and understand that the real world of police work is not CSI Miami. I know what I am saying is not new but I have seen good people wait for so long and then out of frustration or other job offers they just give up and move into another career. |
| Originally Posted by trueblue Blueheart...I keep hearing a start date for the Boston Academy is may 27. Wouldn't you have already started the process if you were going into that class? Just curious because it's getting late in the game. |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 That used to be standard procedure for every academy, not sure if it's still done. |
| Originally Posted by 94c Within the last couple of years I know it was done in the third week. I have no idea where they would draw the line though. |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 Third week? The academy would have been almost a quarter done when you and I went through. |
| Originally Posted by Blueheart Really? That is why I was asking, to see if anyone in my band received something. That way I know where I stand!!! Thank you TrueBlue! |
| Originally Posted by 94c I still can't figure out what they're teaching in 6 months now. |
| Originally Posted by trueblue Delta784....What a waste. Good candidates waiting in the wings while slugs take a seat in the academy. They might have scored higher on the CS exam but they aren't cut out for it. No shame in that really, just drop out quick and understand that the real world of police work is not CSI Miami. I know what I am saying is not new but I have seen good people wait for so long and then out of frustration or other job offers they just give up and move into another career. |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 Yeah this thread is def going off topic, lets keep it about update info for the academy, becuase know one cares if your an old timer or what you think about this new class..... |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 Yeah this thread is def going off topic, lets keep it about update info for the academy, becuase know one cares if your an old timer or what you think about this new class..... |
| Originally Posted by kwflatbed More idiot comments from the peanut gallery from a know it all. |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 For whatever reasons, there's no shortage of them in the wanna-be police ranks these days, Harry. |
| Originally Posted by trueblue Delta784 and 94c, I think we all might be considered old timers on the job and although I'm new on masscops I'm not new to police work just like you guys. Doesn't it drive you crazy when you try to help someone out....yeah that would be you "Civilian Blueheart" and they come right back with a snotty nose attitude? Honestly "kid" you being in the 8 band is right where you belong. The only uniform you should be in is the one you currently wear at Burger King! |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 Yeah this thread is def going off topic, lets keep it about update info for the academy, becuase know one cares if your an old timer or what you think about this new class..... |
| Originally Posted by Blueheart Honestly, thank you for your help! I am also new to masscops, and maybe I do belong in band 8 since that is what I scored… But I’m grad you are serving the state of Massachusetts with that sweet attitude you bring! It wasn’t a snappy comment I was only trying to see were I stand! Burger King? Nice comment for someone that is wearing a badge. Congradulations!!!!!!!! |
| Originally Posted by Blueheart Honestly, thank you for your help! I am also new to masscops, and maybe I do belong in band 8 since that is what I scored… But I’m grad you are serving the state of Massachusetts with that sweet attitude you bring! It wasn’t a snappy comment I was only trying to see were I stand! Burger King? Nice comment for someone that is wearing a badge. Congradulations!!!!!!!! |
| Originally Posted by LTSO16 Your are right on there. Didnt the last academy graduate only 56 or so? So they had to of had some drop outs. If it wasnt too long into the academy they should have added some more recruits. How is this for irony too..Im a Supervisor at my job and I just filled out a recommendation for a kid to go to this Boston academy and I'm still waiting to get a card. He's a good kid though so it was worth it though. |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 With that grammatical train wreck, we all now know why you only scored in the 8 band. "Congradulations" on your score! |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 Yeah this thread is def going off topic, lets keep it about update info for the academy, becuase know one cares if your an old timer or what you think about this new class..... |
| Originally Posted by 94c Sorry, back on topic.... Step #1 https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/hrd/ Step #2 Repeat step #1 Step #3 Repeat step #1 Step #4 Repeat step #1 Step #5 Screw it. Support your local sheriff. |
| Originally Posted by WaterPistola I think I am at step 3...going on 4 shortly, but my step 5 is NYPD... god I hope not |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 hey heard from a source from HR that there might be another class going in right in October for Boston.... |
| Originally Posted by 94c If your age is what you say it is, don't sell yourself short. Learn from the past exams and brush up on any deficiencies. You can say that you want it bad enough but if you can prove it, it'll happen. As for you my friend, just another class that'll pass you by. |
| Originally Posted by Mmp1 Yeah I don't think so, I already had my interview and I am on the reserve list...... |
| Originally Posted by mikeyv7712 I hear guys on this Forum saying that the May BPD class is all 10s. As far as I know its going to be all Vets, Cadets, Bilingual canidates and women. The 10s (white male non vet, non bilingual residents) are on a reserve list on the outside looking in. I am a 10 and everyone else who is a 10 on this website site or that I know personally got a couple of steps in the process and hasnt heard anything in 6 weeks. I think 8s and 9s are going to be wating a while |
| Originally Posted by j809 Word has it that another lateral transfer process is going to happen for approximately 200 guys and gals. |
| Originally Posted by Grasshopper The next academy class is scheduled to start around the end of May. FYI. Last I checked it's the City of Boston who is conducting the hiring process, therefore like any other government agency, they're going to keep you waiting. During the last application process, it was about anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks before hearing anything between the different steps of the process, and that was with 2-4 days notice (if that). As for the "10s", if you had taken the time to take a look at the last class, about 90-95% of the class had been "10s", even though the last class was the first time that they had accepted people of "non-resident" status. |
| Originally Posted by j809 Word has it that another lateral transfer process is going to happen for approximately 200 guys and gals. |
| Originally Posted by j809 Maybe alot of people will lose their jobs because of substance abuse, maybe. |
| Originally Posted by j809 Ed has been bringing more people over even past the open lateral process. |
| Originally Posted by 94c If your age is what you say it is, don't sell yourself short. Learn from the past exams and brush up on any deficiencies. You can say that you want it bad enough but if you can prove it, it'll happen. As for you my friend, just another class that'll pass you by. |
| Originally Posted by policema51 Wow, I am new to this site, but you seem like a real jerk 94C, people ask a question then you answer back with some sly remark..... |
| Originally Posted by policema51 Wow, I am new to this site, but you seem like a real jerk 94C, people ask a question then you answer back with some sly remark..... |
| Originally Posted by Grasshopper The academy to which you are hoping to gain entry, has the most professional of educators and command staff with an awesome amount of experience in the field and if you qualified or lucky enough to get there, your attitude needs a substantial amelioration if you have any hopes of making it past the first week (or even day) |
| Oh, but don't worry, if I ever come around the projects, I got your back!!! |
| P.S. When the little asian girl that scores better than you all throughout grade school, grows up able to throw down with you and might be able to outshoot you...doesn't that just suck? |
| Originally Posted by Grasshopper My scores in defensive tactics and at the range speak (*cough* 100) for themselves. Oh and by the way, I never touched a gun before in my life before going to the range. As for the command staff comment, I'll just take that as a compliment. For right now, I'll take whatever the streets can throw at me. P.S. When the little asian girl that scores better than you all throughout grade school, grows up able to throw down with you and might be able to outshoot you...doesn't that just suck? Oh, and as for the little quote about "those who can't do, teach"...I hope when the time comes, the instructor who was in the Bomb Squad, you won't need him or her, oh, and the instructors who were in SWAT, you won't need them either, and the one who was a trained negotiator, you won't need him or her either. Oh, but don't worry, if I ever come around the projects, I got your back!!! |
| Originally Posted by Grasshopper Oh, but don't worry, if I ever come around the projects, I got your back!!! |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 Here's a saying you should familiarize yourself with; "Pride cometh before the fall". |
| Originally Posted by 94c That's where MCAD will come in. |
| Originally Posted by 94c And one more thing... Can you old geezers get back on topic? |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 Yeah....MCAD is very useful when you're getting your ass handed to you on the street. So are 3 languages and a top-ranked college degree. Speak for yourself, you old fart. |
| Originally Posted by Grasshopper Hey, it's good to know you have a sense of humor. As for the "big fat Irish guy falling on top of me", I don't know about falling, but rolling...if my husband fattens up anymore he might just be that fat Irish (well half Italian as well) bastard that breaks some bones during the night. Cocky? No. I know what I've got, I know I've got a lot to learn and I know I'll always have a lot to learn. As for the "bigger, badder", bad guy out there, I took this job so that I could have a shot at the biggest and the baddest. If I were not prepared for that and all the consequences it entailed then I might as well be back crunching corporate digits. Well, if someone catches me by "surprise" then he or she better make sure I'm so definitively deceased that my husband gets a flag in his hand. Sureee, I'll teach ya sum perdy words down by the ceement pond...but the only words I teach are Chinese swears. Hopefully the cement pond is close to a good bar because they don't come cheap. You'd have to grab a good bottle of scotch or break out the shot glasses and start pouring out some of my favorite tequila. |
| Originally Posted by HousingCop Those that can, do. Those that can't do, teach. Those that can't teach, teach at the Police Academy. You'll learn more in the first year with a good partner who trains you correctly than you would with 5 years of academy instruction. Your post, although effective and written quite well, makes you sound more like a future Command Staff weenie than an actual street cop. Just my .02 cents. HC |
| Originally Posted by HousingCop What can a guy with 1 year street experience teach a new recruit? |
| Originally Posted by HousingCop trueblue, sure, I understand that SOME instructors are great with a balance of book smarts & street savvy who make great educators. A Lieutenant at the above academy (retired now thankfully) reminded me of Thurston Howell 3rd and was proud of his 20+ years in the academy and his 25+ service in the JAG during the "First Gulf Sandbox War" --his words. At in-service one year, he told us that we'd have to speak up since he was a little deaf in one ear since he had returned from the war. When asked what had happened, he said a SCUD had dropped nearby his JAG quarters. When I spoke up and asked if it was because he was maybe a bit too close to the air conditioning unit, he wasn't too happy. Lots of 1 year wonders who teach there & get to go back once they get their toes wet in the water. What can a guy with 1 year street experience teach a new recruit? Absolutely ZERO. Occasionally you'll get a great instructor who has the blend and balance of a cop / educator but as Delta says, you'll get the best expereince working in the streets and by keeping your yap shut until you know what the f@ck you're talking about. |
| Originally Posted by Hopeful76 Anyone heard anything recently (past couple of weeks or so) regarding this May class? I have gone through the entire process but still haven't gotten a date for the PAT and I keep hearing that the class is going in May 27th.. will there be another class after this May class? Just wondering because I haven't heard anything in about 2 weeks now... just waiting (again). Also.. does anyone know where there is a wall similar to the wall at the PAT to practice on? Thank you |
| Originally Posted by Hopeful76 I know a couple of people that had their PAT this past week as well. Then there are several of us whom are at the same stage I'm in, waiting for the PAT, maybe we are the last minute recruits? Supposedly everything has been ok so far with my background, no idea why I'm waiting again, but I'm used to it at this point. The violence is increasing here in Boston along with the nice weather... much of it amongst young adults, it's crazy... Thanks, guess it's just another waiting game at this point. |
| Originally Posted by nirtallica I aplaud your efforts and accomplishments, but you are extremely arrogant for one. I hope you do not act the same around your fellow officers. Please get over yourself. If your really that badass, come to the MSP and graduate our academy! |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 Something tells me you'll never see the inside of a project in your entire career. Here's a saying you should familiarize yourself with; "Pride cometh before the fall". |
| Originally Posted by Delta784 Best places to eat perhaps? |
| Originally Posted by robodope Actually a first year recruit can show you what "Not" to do. Any good first year person keeps the mouth closed, ears and eyes open. And if your really smart can learn something from those guys you consider disgruntled old vets. A good rookie cop will watch and take the best of what people do (and I dont care how bad you think someone is chances are they do SOMETHING well), and combine it with your own strong points. That's what makes a good officer. |
| Originally Posted by Grasshopper All do respect Delta784, but I’ve already |