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Posted by: CodeBlue1970

Anyone who recently graduated the DOC academy care to post what a typical day from start to end is like in the DOC.

Do they run you in the morning and how many miles a day?


Thanx

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Posted by: Foxy85

I"ve heard that even though they knocked the PAT entrance requirements down, that they still kick your ass, with running, push-ups, and sit-ups in the academy....

If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.....

Start running....

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Posted by: jeppie2122

Still waiting for a letter for the next academy.. i heard rumors of it being postponed.. any truth?? If not any idea when i should expect a letter and date to report for training?

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Posted by: CodeBlue1970

I heard first hand June 2, 2008 for the academy..

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Posted by: Foxy85

That academy is for the Sept. test takers though....

Another one will be later this year for the March test...

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Posted by: afdell

Has anyone recieved a letter for the next academy? I was a Sept. test taker and I haven't got anything.

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Posted by: Loyal

what is the starting pay for a DOC officer nowadays ? The benefits have always been good.

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Posted by: lavalleyb

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Originally Posted by afdell Has anyone recieved a letter for the next academy? I was a Sept. test taker and I haven't got anything.

I am a Sept. test taker as well and I still haven't heard anything yet either.

Based on some of the previous threads from the last academy, it looks like people had started to get their calls/letters just starting a little over 2 weeks before, and with as little time as a week before the academy... That being said, if it is a June 2nd start date, maybe we'll start hearing the end of this week, or the beginning of next???

I'll post if I hear anything...

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Posted by: Foxy85

Not to be nosey, but if you haven't heard anything new yet, then i'm wondering whats wrong?

what was your score?

Did you already go through background and interview?

Keep your fingers crossed....

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Posted by: gruntled

The next academy is scheduled to begin on June 2. I spoke with a D.I. today.

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Posted by: Mattyc

I heard August or September for the May 22nd exam takers. Has anyone else heard this?

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Posted by: Yelleboski

I recieved my letter today. June 2nd Academy...Be there or be square.

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Posted by: jeppie2122

I took the test in sept..Went through everything as well... just waiting for a letter to report to training academy.. the latest i heard was june 2nd! Anyone get any letters yet...Do they send letters or do they call?? gl everyone

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Posted by: co2b

still waiting for my confirmation letter, anyone else hear anything?

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Posted by: lavalleyb

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Originally Posted by Yelleboski I recieved my letter today. June 2nd Academy...Be there or be square.

CONGRATS YELLEBOSKI!!! I hope they keep those letters coming and I hope to see you there!

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Posted by: CodeBlue1970

There are some people still going thru PAT and medicals as of today. I heard all letters must be out be this monday for the 2 weeks notice?

GOODLUCK TO EVERYONE

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Posted by: bsull12

They don't always give you the two week notice. Couple guys got them a week before the academy.

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Posted by: Yelleboski

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Originally Posted by lavalleyb CONGRATS YELLEBOSKI!!! I hope they keep those letters coming and I hope to see you there!

Good Luck...Let me know if you get a letter...June 2

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Posted by: Tiggathe3rd

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Originally Posted by Yelleboski I recieved my letter today. June 2nd Academy...Be there or be square.

Just wondering, but what did you get for a score on the civil service?

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Posted by: Yelleboski

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Originally Posted by Tiggathe3rd Just wondering, but what did you get for a score on the civil service?

99........

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Posted by: redsox03

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Originally Posted by Yelleboski 99........

The CS doesn't do scoring bands for the DOC test?

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Posted by: SargeLorenzo

maybe he scored a 9 twice?

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Posted by: lavalleyb

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Originally Posted by Yelleboski Good Luck...Let me know if you get a letter...June 2

Got my letter today! See you on the 2nd!!

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Posted by: Yelleboski

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Originally Posted by redsox03 The CS doesn't do scoring bands for the DOC test?

Not on the Sept. test at least....

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Posted by: cdseven

To those whom just got the results. When did you take the test?

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Posted by: Yelleboski

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Originally Posted by cdseven To those whom just got the results. When did you take the test?

Sept 07

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Posted by: Tiggathe3rd

received my letter on Friday... goodluck to everyone

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Posted by: jeppie2122

got my letter saturday.. Gl See ya the 2nd

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Posted by: sgt5811

Does anyone know if veterans are eligiable to collect the GI BILL while atending the DOC academy?

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Posted by: lord8515

got my call today.. see you june 2nd

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Posted by: LAWPD79

good luck to all, and just a lil bit of advice, DO NOT BRING ANY UN-NECCESSARY ITEMS, ONLY BRING WHAT IS LISTED!!!

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Posted by: CodeBlue1970

Goodluck to everyone!!

Anyone get any info on where to park on June 2 and do you think it is best to hand carry everything on the list or put it in a bag since the instruction didnt state anythin?

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Posted by: Yelleboski

good question with the bag......im not really sure either....anyone have any suggestions

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Posted by: TopCop24

First word of advise to everyone going into the academy...stay off of this board or the DIs will find you. Trust me from experience

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Posted by: Wetherdad

show up early, parking will be a bitch, do not use a bag, carry everything, make sure you have your propel water bottle, 2 black BIC pens, a notebook and a small pocket notebook. be sure to have ur lunch with you, be sure to lock ur car and bring your keys with you. be sure to not have any cuff keys, or small leatherman like tools on ur key ring....don't leave anything with personal information on ur car seats....the DI's will come out with whistles and yell and scream when it is time, be ready to run and be ready, they will try to rattle u, and anyone who has been in the military, try not to laugh at the kids who have no clue, step up and be a leader.

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Posted by: npholla

Make no mistake about it. DI Andrade. Nuff Said.

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Posted by: Foxy85

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Originally Posted by Wetherdad and anyone who has been in the military, try not to laugh at the kids who have no clue, step up and be a leader.

LoL, why ruin the experience for them....And as far as laughing goes...everyone pops their cherry at one time or another.....Whether is be in the military or DOC, or police....Its a good time.... Have fun with the academy...It'll be a good time...

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Posted by: Mattyc

Has anyone heard any news lately on the next academy? I heard that the current academy is graduating on the 7th of August. Maybe that means that the March 22nd test takers will get in soon after, im not sure though. Im ready to go, hopefully the ball gets rolling here soon.

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