As a military vet I appreciate the whole "on your feet" thing he did then told him to pay attention and never anticipate. That's some crucial shit there especially under stress.
Yea but at least we in the military my have been under some stress, but a state trooper what stress do they have, no donuts, coffee cold? They are at least the ones in NY State little more then meter maid driving I87 etc handing out tickets. Never firing their weapon except at the range.
It’s all a big game and once you’ve been through it once it doesn’t really work as well the second time around. You can even see a smirk on his face at 7:22.
USMC combat vet and 24 year PA State Trooper here retired now. The State police academy is a cake walk compared to marine corps boot camp and especially what Austen has already been through. Not too many military Troopers left anymore most are college Xbox call of duty millennials. This gave me a good chuckle.
Or fort benning army infantry in 96. Four years later at the Alaska academy i was like 🤔 this is nothing although the people who weren’t prior service were like 😱 …😂
As a graduate of three different law enforcement academies in two states -- including the the Delaware State Police academy -- I commend you for creating this video and the good job you did!
A teacher I knew said one of her 6th grade students went through the Delaware State Police Academy for her summer project. The little girl was able to graduate in the top 5,% of the class.
I almost thought about being in a cop but then I realized I can literally do anything else in this world so I got into legal weed and now I'm retired at 35 while my stepdaughter calls me father, oh by the way her actual dad is a state trooper for Denver
i appreciate that they said "hey you messed up a lot, and there's a reason its like this. But you did some stuff right, and you're gonna get better" something ive never seen them do at navy RTC
This is insane. I can understand why Austen was in a daze at how similar it was to boot camp. There are things that are standard across all branches. Serving in the Army. Watching this was like de ja vu.
But to be honest - why is this necessary for someone that wants to work in police? I get that discipline is important but that can be tought in other ways. I would agree that police service can be stressful, but do those cadets really need the same (or similar) treatment as someone who will go into combat overseas? Police service should not be seen as combat or military in my opinion. They are directly serving the public, their fellow citizens - they work for AND with them every day. For comparison: Initial local police training in Germany is 2,5 or 3 years - which mostly is classroom training (looots of laws to learn...) After years you will rank up and/or go (if you want) into other branches like our the local SEK teams (SWAT equivalent). For that you need a couple years of service on your belt and it comes - surprise - with about 6 months additional training. Or you could start in our federal police (Bundespolizei), where your initial training is also 2,5 or 3 years. There you could end up in one of the worlds most known (non-military) special units, the GSG 9. I know that crimes in Germany are different to the USA - but still - in 2019 police in Germany fired 62 rounds, 15 of them deadly. That's in a country with a population of 82 Million people. I was not able to find a similar statistic for the U.S. - but I assume those numbers are way higher.
@@ADSF5830 The psychological stress they are inducing is what I don't get - in a way of using drill sergeant techniques. I don't have studies for that, but I would assume training stress resistance would be more efficient if trained in a realistic environment. If that happens later in training - fine - but still why do you have to drill a police cadet like that... Your trainers will also check your room for cleanliness etc. in police school in Germany. If your bed sheets are not tucked in correctly they won't yell at you - they will talk to you more in a way a parent would and expect you to do better. If you don't do better next time, there will be disciplinary steps in form of conversations, remarks in your file that could cause failing the next test and in the end - termination if you are deemed unfit. It's pretty much school, for grown ups/young adults, which requires a lot of discipline and professionalism.
@@marcel1416 well typically it starts off pretty tough and as the class progresses, they develop into more of an adult learning environment. But the yelling, stress, etc helps to condition the recruits to deal with people yelling at you and being in stressful situations. The key though is to build them up and to build confidence in them.
I am starting my 26th year with a state police agency. I completed a 26 week academy. You will have some great memories from the experience. Try to find the humor in your current situation. Become a good listener. Learn to write well. Listen to your tactical and range instructors. What they teach you WILL save your life. Train like it's for real because someday it will be. Treat people how you want to be treated. Have fun. The time will fly by. You are going to see a lot of bad things so don't neglect your mental health.
@@shorktheseal That was my experience...full service. For the first eight years domestic violence was my most handled complaint in the area I was assigned. I then transferred to an urban area where we handled all the business districts so it was a lot of thefts and robbery. I also handled a lot of car accidents and traffic enforcement. I finished up in a sex offender unit. I'm now thankfully retired.
Reminds me of Oklahoma Highway Patrol academy I went though in 1989. Same old BS. Did 27 years, it was worth it. now they pay me to stay home. 44th Academy
Thank you for sharing this. I went thru the PSP academy in 2019. Coming from a military family I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong about that. Looking back on it I would do it all over again. Thank you for your 27 years
What's the reasoning behind having a speeder come sit in the patrol car in the passenger seat. I can look it up, yet nothing beats that first hand experience. For sure share more if you want.
Hi Austen . Big fan here . As you already know police academy is 90 % mental 10 % physical. As long you keep going and don’t quit , you will make it . From a proud Officer ; Congratulations bro !
Entered Connecticut State Police academy 03:08/1993 28 weeks later we graduated 33 Troopers. It was like this video until the night before graduation. We went from 10 push-ups for a violation to 100. By week 24 most of us had at least 200 push-ups to do before 10pm that was not included in the normal PT sessions. And they are correct everything is done for a reason which realize within 3 months of graduating. CSP academy is now 34 weeks. Loved the Academy
thank you for ur service. when i went threw boot camp we had the roller coaster. up and down over and over and if someone fell out we turn around and pick them up. i think most place that have boot camp have similar circumstances
I feel like all DI's love yelling! Felt like I was back at the CHP Academy with all the yelling. Great video work showcasing just a peak of what it takes to become a trooper.
He didn’t say are you kidding me , he said , are you kidding him ? 😂😂😂. I like this show because he is trying to show how exactly all the instructors and trainer react to the new cadet. If I was there , it would have been devastating day for me . 😂
You’ll be surprised how hard it is. The yelling isn’t as bad as bootcamp but everything else is actually harder or just as hard. PT itself was actually harder than bootcamp and “IT” sessions were too actually except they weren’t called that
PT is harder, classes are way harder, room inspections were just as tough or worse, still got your shit thrown and that’s including racks and literally everything, shave everyday. This is VA state police and in many ways harder
OHHHHH EP 3 CAN'T WAIT!!!! Alexander thank u so much for doing this i plan on becoming a police officer and will finally start applying next year this series has shown me what to expect for the Academy
Having survived my Police Academy training; i can honestly say the Marine Corp. Gunny drill instructors were hilarious and could kill you with their stares!
DEVIL DOGS " B A R K I N G " 1 IN YOUR FACE , 1 BARKING IN YOUR LEFT EAR, 1 BARKING IN YOUR RIGHT EAR , DONE FOR A PURPOSE, " ATTENTION TO DETAIL " , & CREATING STRESS , ONES. REACTION . DEVIL DOG D.I.'s : REAL. ATTENTION GETTERS !!!!!!!
God bless the PSP! May the coffee be hot and strong and every tour be safe and event free! In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania many communities are served and patrolled by the PSP. It's a big state with many small towns and communities.
Amen to that. I always buy whatever one of our troopers is in line to buy as a way of saying" thank you" and tell him to be safe. My neighbor is a retired State Police detective and one of the nicest I have met. Have the upmost respect for our State Police.
Fun fact. I own the Pa State Police push up record. Not for most at one time, but overall for the entire 44 weeks I was there. The program is only 27 weeks long, so you do the math.
I am already a fan but dude I'm definitely not going anywhere. I have so much respect for you doing something you didn't have to. I applaud you much much respect
3:38 if he can run like that with the tourniquet "correctly applied" then the tourniquet was most definitely NOT correctly applied. It should be so tight that you would struggle to bend your leg, since you're cuttibg off all blood flow.
I am just a regular citizen doing average things but I want to say to anyone about to go into the academy or who is out there already patrolling, thank you so much for what you do.
I used to live in PA now i live in LA. I want to become a state trooper when i turn 21 I’m 15 taking my teen cadet academy next month. I know it takes a lot of strength to do this so thank you 💙
I nearly pissed myself when that guy got on him about his hair on his collar calling him handsome and shit. They knew what they were doing, always do. Especially when they got on him about the face. They just wanted him to sound off. Like he said, even if his room was perfect, they would have tagged him for something. Lol
As a former Superintendent of a Correctional Custody facility, I totally understand the importance of building the stress levels in cadets and trainees. This runs on the concept that we need to tear you down, and observe your ability to recover and build yourself back up. Many people will not understand this but this is the reason we have strong military members and Law Enforcement Officers who are second to none! Good job taking the abuse and keeping it together!
These academies are intense as hell. Having trained in a different state I can tell you that If you are weak, you get mentally and physically broken to the point where you just run out and quit…
I hear that, not only am I not a kid I also have a good secure job. Maybe if I really wanted the job I might feel more motivation to play the game but if a DI got in my face today I’d be like “meh ok dude” and look at my watch or something
@@mattkennedy6115 First off I went through recruit training at Parris Island second I chose to be a deputy rather than a state trooper in NC. Which still requires 4 months in BLET. My body just took too much punishment in the Marine Corp to go through another boot camp. Wtf have you done with your life Matt Kennedy to call me out?
@@franciscodarna9548 you’re coming in a little hot brother. I didn’t mean any offense. I was just agreeing with your post nothing more. I did 4 years in the Coast Guard. While not as physically demanding as the Corps our bootcamp was demanding and I don’t think I’d want to deal with that nonsense nowadays either. I’m sorry to hear you got banged up and I hope the VA is taking care of you. Be well
Keep your head down and you will make make it ..Expect a lot of yelling and screaming. It’s part of the training.Just stay focused. I’m an army vet. and about to retire as a police officer. I’m sure you will make it.
I always wonder why people have to go to any law enforcement academy and be in shape. Go on 4 mile runs. Push ups , pull ups obstacle courses and things like that. But after they’ve been in the force for some time they are allowed to become out of shape and some really let themselves go. I think they should hold these standards as long as they are in law enforcement.
Getting used to be yelled at and keep your cool and still able to follow the commands is a awesome skill. Good job. I would probably cry, or get angry as a defensive mechanism to not cry. Funny, because as a health care worker I deal well with patient yelling, I guess it’s a whole different skill, just having empathy for the sick. But in the situation in this video I probably wouldn’t do well.
This series you are doing is insanely educational for me. I’m currently studying to get my associates degree in criminology and dream of being a Game warden. I’m just not sure if I want to go federal or state level. Keep up the great work. This content is top tier.
Good for you Bladez. Keep up the hard work. You’ve got to develop an even greater tactical mindset as a Warden because nowadays you’ve got the dangerous prospect of running into illicit marijuana grows , and you’ll likely be alone (with backup FAR away) with multiple subjects even in the most routine patrol days. Seek out extra training (even if on your own time/$$$) after you are on your own…..Good luck and be safe!
good goal but depending on state you only need police academy to serve as any law enforcement officer. degrees will however aid in promotions or specializing if you want to be a criminalist doing csi work for instance
They are one of the few agencies that still require all officers to wear a tie 24/7 on duty. Absolutely ridiculous. I would not join for that reason alone, even if they pay 100k a year starting, which they're not even close.
I was a contract security officer eventually Rose to the rank of Sergeant with a company that held a government contract. And the client could make a modification in our uniform dress code depending on the contract and also the location ., so that makes a weird kind of sense what you are watching at that point
@@MrEkzotic Both Troopers and drill Sgt.’s do this it’s a matter or of tradition and for intimidation. Also this tradition goes back to the ancient times from “Helmets”, the hat has a strap that is supposed to be worn under the jaw, if attacked from behind the strap is used as a garrote against the enemy. And yes it does work. Also to keep the sun from blinding the officer, a sun shield , So to speak.
@@jroc523 Negative. Went to some courthouse for a ticket in Orange County.. and was treated like shit. Like they didn’t want me to be there. Ridiculous shit
What this does is weed out the officers who will use their head and common sense instead of just following strict orders regardless of the circumstances like a bunch of soldiers. An officer is dramatically different than a military soldier. It's no wonder so many officers are getting sued, and the public is demanding an end to qualified immunity from suit.
Loving these vids, gives a good glimpse of what this kind of training is like. Also kinda scaring me 😂 since I've been thinking about becoming a police officer in NY
“Holy dangling dog diarrhea, Pri’te!! You are all 32 flavors of phucced up! It’s like you practiced sucking at life in the mirror!” - DS DOW screaming at me at Fort Benning, GA on Sand Hill 2006. I’ll never forget it. 😂 best time of my life. #11BravosLeadTheWay
@@TheePoseiidon bc you do all that training (not really much, like 5 months), to act like an ROTC high school loser and take your hat way too seriously. Then you sit on the side of the road pointing a little radar gun at cars that go by. Is that really what you wanna do? If so more power to you.
@@christhomasism I think it’s much more than that. Wouldn’t that be the easiest money being on the side of the road with a radar gun? Plus, military training and being away from your family 5 - 6 days a week ain’t highschool bullshit. State troopers die to protect people like you and me. It ain’t bullshit. And yes I wouldn’t mind being a state trooper if that’s what your asking me.
As a combat vet, I find this shit laughable. I do not enjoy watching a police force acting military nor do I think that our police should be playing military. If they want the military experience, join the military. Civilian populations should not be policed or enforced with a military mindset, period. To all those commenting about how fun this is to watch, keep in mind these are the same idiots who will be policing you using these tactics and mindsets. Let that sink in for a moment.
The PA State Troopers were founded 117 years ago specifically as a para-military organization. They are not Police Officers nor are they the Highway Patrol. They have a lot more authority than typical Sheriffs, Police, and Highway Patrol in other states.
I'm also a combat vet and was just thinking the same thing. Peace officers are employed by the taxpayers and the public should be treated with respect. We've really become a police state in America.
I'm an Army veteran. I completely understand why basic is what it is but not sure why state trooper school is over the top like this. If a guy caught red handed stealing a tv ends up taking a trooper prisoner, sure, but that never happens. The goal of all the screaming and yelling in basic is to make you able to deal with it calmly.
It’s mainly for discipline and professionalism. A lot of troopers are college grads, not prior military. College grads are more mature than 18 year old army recruits, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need extra discipline on how to conduct themselves. I agree on some parts though, I lived 30 minutes away from my academy and was still forced to live there for 26 weeks like I had to in basic training. The only difference I had was that I got my cell phone every night. They don’t take it away like they do with the army, which in my opinion made things a lot easier, especially the homesickness. The worst part about basic (fort Benning) was being homesick but having no way to talk to family (or wife in my case). That made the situation suck a whole lot more, which is probably why TRADOC mandates drill sergeants and CO’s to allow cell phone use every Sunday now. Increases recruit morale and training performance.
Great video! I went through the New Mexico State Police academy in 1990 and it was very intense, but it was an experience that I do not regret and I had a very rewarding career with that department. The PT was probably the worst part as I lived at near sea-level prior to attending the academy, but the NMSP academy is located in Santa Fe which is 7000 ft above sea level. I found myself gasping for air many times!
I was NMMP and Tribal police up in that area early 90s. Trained at same academy in Santa fe. Great experience but cab tell you there was lot of corruption in LE back then, lot of it.
@@levinolan636 Hey Levi, What tribal agency did you work for? I was stationed in SF from 1990 to 2001 and worked with all of the tribal police in the SF area. I actually lived on the Nambe Pueblo for five years. Also, which NMSP district did you work with when you with NMMP?
@@levinolan636 That's pretty cool. We may have crossed paths at some point...maybe at Santurio in Chimayo, perhaps? I never really worked with the tribal PD's in D-7. I was crossed commissioned with San Ildefonso and Nambe PD's and also worked closely with Pojoaque, and Tesuque PD's.
All state police academies are like this or at least very similar. But I attended a 800-hour county sheriff’s academy years ago and I remember PT more than anything else, lol.
Yup then they come out to be dicks behind the badge.If I told you what I went through with them in the 80's you would not believe me and i never drank or did drugs or talk back to them.Today I am 58 run a quarter mile in 1:12 ride bicycle with hills in 95 degree heat with high humidity 50 miles in 2 hours 5'11 140 lbs NO belly and no grey hair.95% of the police force in their twenties wish they were in the shape that I am in.
@@markantony3875 True, although state police academies have barracks and aspects of training specific to that. Everything else is pretty similar. I remember some bits of it that absolutely sucked. It was also pretty fun.
I’m a cop you do all that pt and marching and all that . Then sit in your car for two or three hours straight and answer calls for service that typically doesn’t go hands on. Sure sometimes you gotta run , fight , shoot even but most of being a cop is problem solving and knowing how to talk to people. If you show up to a domestic acting like a damn robot your gonna escalate the situation
Awesome Video My Friend. The PT Regimen Isn't For Everyone. I found that out, transitioning from the Air Force Security Forces, going through the Sheriff Academy, in Georgia. Thanks For Making The Time And Showing Civilians what the cadets go through.
Trooper DI finds a Jelly Donut. “Holly Jesus, what is that!?” A jelly donut!? Trooper DI starts to eat said donut. “I eat it, you pay for. Ready, Exercise!😂
I get the discipline and the PT, but I’m not sure what a lot of this stuff adds to making a good trooper. Honestly I don’t think police militarization is really a good thing. It seems like someone decided “we need to get tough on people” without really knowing or studying why.
It teaches cops to act and think under simulated stress. This training translates to cops keeping their cool while dealing with angry people and in stressful situations. Also, this is one snippet of police training, so don't use it to judge an entire curriculum.
Cool vid. If you like getting smoked, go down to the Florida State Fire College and do at least the first three weeks of the fire program, you will understand later. It's para military fyi as well. By the time your done with all these academies, you'll be able to get a job anywhere.
As a military man you knew what was expected and there is absolutely no way you would fail an inspection at the PSP Academy. I have a hunch you messed some things up to prove a point in the video, Well done.
Fort lost in da woods MP school. This wat it look likes too me, I know 🪖🪖I’m talking about the training. Same thang we went threw. I mean they doing more tactically training. We got more tactically training later as you progress as a soldier. Different schools. Respect to da front liners 🫡🇺🇸and first responders
Sorry but the drill sergeant routine needs to go in my opinion. Creating rigid environments (eg. Bed and uniform inspections) just reinforces rigid approaches to policing. When faced with a situation or individual that does not comply with narrow minded training you get countless examples of officers stuck in the ooda-loop, going code black because they do not know how to adapt. Totally appreciated the emphasis on PT and firearms, those skills will save your life or someone else’s. That being said, treat your recruits like human beings and they will likely do the same to others within the community.
As a military vet I appreciate the whole "on your feet" thing he did then told him to pay attention and never anticipate. That's some crucial shit there especially under stress.
I'm pretty sure trooper Fox was a Marine. My DI's were just like that.
@@GenX_US_Marine Being from PA, I've always heard most state troopers were former Marines.
@@VL1975 - Nah. I don't think the troopers like crayons!
So what does that mean in context
Yea but at least we in the military my have been under some stress, but a state trooper what stress do they have, no donuts, coffee cold? They are at least the ones in NY State little more then meter maid driving I87 etc handing out tickets. Never firing their weapon except at the range.
"you're handsome I'll give you that" Austin's smirk was priceless HAHAH
I bet you he didn't feel like smirking a second earlier when the instructor said "stay on your feet" and Austin started down :)
hahaha
reminds me of gomer pyle in full metal jacket
That whas really funny
That's very sick and disgusting.
I love that he takes it seriously and not like a joke like other you tubers
It’s all a big game and once you’ve been through it once it doesn’t really work as well the second time around. You can even see a smirk on his face at 7:22.
Keanu shredding on Taran Tactical was some serious business. if you think this was good, you should go check that out
He was in the military so yeah
Would love to see all these 1A auditors here on Tube give this a shot.
Props to the Cameraman for running the four-mile with Austen while carrying the camera 🤣
He had to be a Maury cameraman previously lol
i could tell which instructor was prior service and which one wasn’t 💀the “don’t anticipate my command” got him GOOOOODDD and that’s the guy 😂
Guys don’t feel bad about me being yelled at lol also glad you all are enjoying these!
Which hill did you like the most front or back? Also no parades are ever conducted on the parade field.
@@MS-jk6gj definitely the front. Probably because I was fresh. The last hill was brutal
Ten points for going through this style of training, especially one year after leaving the military.
If they are not yelling at you, then youre doing something wrong.....old saying in the military.
@@MS-jk6gj I had a love/hate with the back hill lol so it was probably my favorite. Front hill I just plain hated
Love the fact that they scream their heads off but you can tell they want you to succeed. “You failed but you will get better. Is that understood?”
USMC combat vet and 24 year PA State Trooper here retired now. The State police academy is a cake walk compared to marine corps boot camp and especially what Austen has already been through. Not too many military Troopers left anymore most are college Xbox call of duty millennials. This gave me a good chuckle.
As a USMC combat vet this made me chuckle because of how true your statement is; I’m a college PS4 millennial now
Semper fi
You're telling the absolute truth here. Semper Fi, Brother.
Or fort benning army infantry in 96. Four years later at the Alaska academy i was like 🤔 this is nothing although the people who weren’t prior service were like 😱 …😂
Same. I thought, "they think this is tough?" edit: greeting from the 2/3
As a graduate of three different law enforcement academies in two states -- including the the Delaware State Police academy -- I commend you for creating this video and the good job you did!
cops are on steroids
The room inspection is always wrong they just use that as an excuse to punish you
@@Mcnabb-mtb yup
A teacher I knew said one of her 6th grade students went through the Delaware State Police Academy for her summer project. The little girl was able to graduate in the top 5,% of the class.
I almost thought about being in a cop but then I realized I can literally do anything else in this world so I got into legal weed and now I'm retired at 35 while my stepdaughter calls me father, oh by the way her actual dad is a state trooper for Denver
i appreciate that they said "hey you messed up a lot, and there's a reason its like this. But you did some stuff right, and you're gonna get better" something ive never seen them do at navy RTC
This is insane. I can understand why Austen was in a daze at how similar it was to boot camp. There are things that are standard across all branches. Serving in the Army. Watching this was like de ja vu.
Semper Fi!! Lovin' every minute of it!!
But to be honest - why is this necessary for someone that wants to work in police?
I get that discipline is important but that can be tought in other ways.
I would agree that police service can be stressful, but do those cadets really need the same (or similar) treatment as someone who will go into combat overseas?
Police service should not be seen as combat or military in my opinion. They are directly serving the public, their fellow citizens - they work for AND with them every day.
For comparison:
Initial local police training in Germany is 2,5 or 3 years - which mostly is classroom training (looots of laws to learn...)
After years you will rank up and/or go (if you want) into other branches like our the local SEK teams (SWAT equivalent).
For that you need a couple years of service on your belt and it comes - surprise - with about 6 months additional training.
Or you could start in our federal police (Bundespolizei), where your initial training is also 2,5 or 3 years.
There you could end up in one of the worlds most known (non-military) special units, the GSG 9.
I know that crimes in Germany are different to the USA - but still - in 2019 police in Germany fired 62 rounds, 15 of them deadly. That's in a country with a population of 82 Million people.
I was not able to find a similar statistic for the U.S. - but I assume those numbers are way higher.
@@marcel1416 which part don't you understand? The yelling, physical, or what?
@@ADSF5830 The psychological stress they are inducing is what I don't get - in a way of using drill sergeant techniques.
I don't have studies for that, but I would assume training stress resistance would be more efficient if trained in a realistic environment. If that happens later in training - fine - but still why do you have to drill a police cadet like that...
Your trainers will also check your room for cleanliness etc. in police school in Germany. If your bed sheets are not tucked in correctly they won't yell at you - they will talk to you more in a way a parent would and expect you to do better.
If you don't do better next time, there will be disciplinary steps in form of conversations, remarks in your file that could cause failing the next test and in the end - termination if you are deemed unfit.
It's pretty much school, for grown ups/young adults, which requires a lot of discipline and professionalism.
@@marcel1416 well typically it starts off pretty tough and as the class progresses, they develop into more of an adult learning environment. But the yelling, stress, etc helps to condition the recruits to deal with people yelling at you and being in stressful situations. The key though is to build them up and to build confidence in them.
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Lol please cco..red dots it's so much easier than iron sights
I am starting my 26th year with a state police agency. I completed a 26 week academy. You will have some great memories from the experience. Try to find the humor in your current situation. Become a good listener. Learn to write well. Listen to your tactical and range instructors. What they teach you WILL save your life. Train like it's for real because someday it will be. Treat people how you want to be treated. Have fun. The time will fly by. You are going to see a lot of bad things so don't neglect your mental health.
Glorified traffic cops
@@Loveamorjesus State police agencies are usually full service. That means they do the exact same thing as regular cops just on a larger level.
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@@shorktheseal That was my experience...full service. For the first eight years domestic violence was my most handled complaint in the area I was assigned. I then transferred to an urban area where we handled all the business districts so it was a lot of thefts and robbery. I also handled a lot of car accidents and traffic enforcement. I finished up in a sex offender unit. I'm now thankfully retired.
@@Loveamorjesushow?
Reminds me of Oklahoma Highway Patrol academy I went though in 1989. Same old BS. Did 27 years, it was worth it. now they pay me to stay home. 44th Academy
Thank you for sharing this. I went thru the PSP academy in 2019. Coming from a military family I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong about that. Looking back on it I would do it all over again. Thank you for your 27 years
Former VSP here for 3 years, currently working Augusta County Sheriffs office in Augusta, Virginia. Thanks you for your service brother 👋
What's the reasoning behind having a speeder come sit in the patrol car in the passenger seat. I can look it up, yet nothing beats that first hand experience. For sure share more if you want.
@45122 To get the driver from vehicle, in case he or she has a weapon inside with him. Mainly, officer safety .
Hi Austen . Big fan here . As you already know police academy is 90 % mental 10 % physical. As long you keep going and don’t quit , you will make it . From a proud Officer ; Congratulations bro !
💯 right
this looks like a badass experience brotha - loving the episodes
You handled that situation pretty well, Austin. Also props to the state troopers for keeping it professional.
His face when one of the drill Sergeant said get on your feet but he was already standing up lol
He got me and I was trying so hard not to laugh haha
I love this guy he is my go-to for all military, state trooper, army, all weights, etc
His attitude is so respectful ❤❤❤
Entered Connecticut State Police academy 03:08/1993 28 weeks later we graduated 33 Troopers. It was like this video until the night before graduation. We went from 10 push-ups for a violation to 100. By week 24 most of us had at least 200 push-ups to do before 10pm that was not included in the normal PT sessions. And they are correct everything is done for a reason which realize within 3 months of graduating. CSP academy is now 34 weeks. Loved the Academy
He delivers another BANGER yet again! Love the content brother. Great as always. ❤️
THANK YOU! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🙏
whats english breakfast sausage have to do with a youtube video about police work. ha ha
As a marine corps vet. This makes me miss boot camp. Unforgettable experience
thank you for ur service. when i went threw boot camp we had the roller coaster. up and down over and over and if someone fell out we turn around and pick them up. i think most place that have boot camp have similar circumstances
Miss ? You must like being owned and told what to do
I feel like the instructors in this video were once drill instructors, or at least in the corps. Their methodology is extremely similar
Nobody misses that shit….
@@adamrasmussen1839 I don't know. There was a lot of funny shit that happened in boot camp. Like, people think I'm some compulsive liar type shit
I feel like all DI's love yelling! Felt like I was back at the CHP Academy with all the yelling. Great video work showcasing just a peak of what it takes to become a trooper.
I wouldnt be surprised if they ever hired prior military drill instructors. That would be freaking awesome.
Some of them probably were former Drill Instructors/ Drill Sergeants
As one sailor to another, Seeing how much your channel has grown over the years makes me extremely proud! Good Stuff Man!
He didn’t say are you kidding me , he said , are you kidding him ? 😂😂😂. I like this show because he is trying to show how exactly all the instructors and trainer react to the new cadet. If I was there , it would have been devastating day for me . 😂
When you go through the Marines, this is like a Bob Ross school with their yelling.
You’ll be surprised how hard it is. The yelling isn’t as bad as bootcamp but everything else is actually harder or just as hard. PT itself was actually harder than bootcamp and “IT” sessions were too actually except they weren’t called that
PT is harder, classes are way harder, room inspections were just as tough or worse, still got your shit thrown and that’s including racks and literally everything, shave everyday. This is VA state police and in many ways harder
@@eliasvillatoro958 yeah I feel like pt was definitely harder when I hit the fleet.
Big difference is you have to have an IQ over 60 to be a Trooper.... unlike the Marines. Marines..... Sailors who can't swim!
@@eliasvillatoro958 I’m a vet, I learned that nothing is “hard” only a challenge but not hard, that’s weak to me
OHHHHH EP 3 CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Alexander thank u so much for doing this i plan on becoming a police officer and will finally start applying next year this series has shown me what to expect for the Academy
The “gotcha, don’t anticipate” lmao was hilarious
Having survived my Police Academy training; i can honestly say the Marine Corp. Gunny drill instructors were hilarious and could kill you with their stares!
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" ATTENTION TO DETAIL " , & CREATING STRESS , ONES. REACTION .
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Did you learn case law, state law, and how to respect civil liberties? Or do those three categories make your job harder?
You getting yield at because “there is a reason” best part.
It is very so important attention to detail it has made me survive in life
"yelled" ...not 'yield' at. Pay attention to detail
I’m absolutely loving seeing these inside looks of what the training is like
God bless the PSP! May the coffee be hot and strong and every tour be safe and event free! In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania many communities are served and patrolled by the PSP. It's a big state with many small towns and communities.
Amen to that. I always buy whatever one of our troopers is in line to buy as a way of saying" thank you" and tell him to be safe. My neighbor is a retired State Police detective and one of the nicest I have met. Have the upmost respect for our State Police.
Fun fact. I own the Pa State Police push up record. Not for most at one time, but overall for the entire 44 weeks I was there. The program is only 27 weeks long, so you do the math.
Push ups are one thing in the overall giant scheme of things. This is similar to saying, "look how good my hair was in that picture." Get over it.
I have nothing but respect for the people who do these type of things (military, police, etc).
I am already a fan but dude I'm definitely not going anywhere. I have so much respect for you doing something you didn't have to. I applaud you much much respect
My dad always told me about that run up hill for his graduation. Seeing this makes me respect what he did alot more now
3:38 if he can run like that with the tourniquet "correctly applied" then the tourniquet was most definitely NOT correctly applied. It should be so tight that you would struggle to bend your leg, since you're cuttibg off all blood flow.
I would bet that he was instructed to put it on, but not tight
I am just a regular citizen doing average things but I want to say to anyone about to go into the academy or who is out there already patrolling, thank you so much for what you do.
My Fire Academy looked very similar to this, except learning different things obviously. But just as intense. Structured just like boot camp.
That one drill sergeant trooper sounds like Will Ferrell it’s so funny. Especially when he says “we shave our face here” lol
This brings me back to those basic training memories...I love it.
Hooahhhh
Was about to say the same thing. Ft Benning Echo 1-19
Never realized this was like basic training for the military lol, brings me back to my For Benning days
Nice job. I think you’re doing a great job giving a fair representation from the 2 episodes I’ve seen so far.
You lost all of your Navy bearing in one year, congrats dude. Love your new stuff.
I used to live in PA now i live in LA. I want to become a state trooper when i turn 21 I’m 15 taking my teen cadet academy next month. I know it takes a lot of strength to do this so thank you 💙
Good luck bro!! You can do it.
Thank you very much! I’ll do whatever i can to make it. Either a state trooper or k-9 officer. I’m interested in both
Join the Marines first. Any trooper training is cake after that. "Oh noes, I'm getting yelled at"
I nearly pissed myself when that guy got on him about his hair on his collar calling him handsome and shit. They knew what they were doing, always do. Especially when they got on him about the face. They just wanted him to sound off. Like he said, even if his room was perfect, they would have tagged him for something. Lol
Seems to me, like the military all over again... Good luck to you, bro! You got this! -Air Force Veteran
When is ep. 3 coming? So excited about you maybe coming to Texas. And loved how you held the laughs 🤣🤣
Yes sir!! Next Sunday 🙏🙏 haha thank you
As a former Superintendent of a Correctional Custody facility, I totally understand the importance of building the stress levels in cadets and trainees. This runs on the concept that we need to tear you down, and observe your ability to recover and build yourself back up. Many people will not understand this but this is the reason we have strong military members and Law Enforcement Officers who are second to none! Good job taking the abuse and keeping it together!
These academies are intense as hell. Having trained in a different state I can tell you that If you are weak, you get mentally and physically broken to the point where you just run out and quit…
Bro, that's 99.9% of people sadly. I think every high school boy should have to spend senior year here to graduate. Tired of living in cuck-nation.
Either that, or send them through a Firefighter Academy. Most people couldn't stomach either one.
No, they're not. Compared to going through Paris Island, this would be something to smile at. Too much puff, not enough stuff.
He is so dialed in to what academy is all about. It’s a weeding out process. But, here’s the secret, the instructions WANT you to do well.
I just don't have it in me to go through another boot camp. I admire my buddies that went through trooper training after being in the Marine Corp.
I hear that, not only am I not a kid I also have a good secure job. Maybe if I really wanted the job I might feel more motivation to play the game but if a DI got in my face today I’d be like “meh ok dude” and look at my watch or something
@@mattkennedy6115 First off I went through recruit training at Parris Island second I chose to be a deputy rather than a state trooper in NC. Which still requires 4 months in BLET. My body just took too much punishment in the Marine Corp to go through another boot camp. Wtf have you done with your life Matt Kennedy to call me out?
@@franciscodarna9548 you’re coming in a little hot brother. I didn’t mean any offense. I was just agreeing with your post nothing more. I did 4 years in the Coast Guard. While not as physically demanding as the Corps our bootcamp was demanding and I don’t think I’d want to deal with that nonsense nowadays either. I’m sorry to hear you got banged up and I hope the VA is taking care of you. Be well
@@mattkennedy6115 70% VA can't complain too much
@@franciscodarna9548 aye I’m from Charlotte lol
I'm in the hiring process with Texas DPS and this was awesome and has me pumped. Great content!
Awesome, i also want to be a texas state trooper one day.
Keep your head down and you will make make it ..Expect a lot of yelling and screaming. It’s part of the training.Just stay focused. I’m an army vet. and about to retire as a police officer. I’m sure you will make it.
"ARE YOU KIDDING HIM?!?!?" reminds me of that one teachers pet making that on snarky remark to everything the teacher says lmao.
That happens so often at army basic training it’s insane
My nephew just graduated from NJ State trooper and is doing great!
I always wonder why people have to go to any law enforcement academy and be in shape. Go on 4 mile runs. Push ups , pull ups obstacle courses and things like that. But after they’ve been in the force for some time they are allowed to become out of shape and some really let themselves go. I think they should hold these standards as long as they are in law enforcement.
because their normal lives isn’t near this intense
That’s what I say I see a lot of fatass cops which huge bellys like santa claus
@@caleyholland7601 they should still be in shape somewhat.
My guess is that they do a lot of sitting in the car, and coupled with a lot of non home cooked meals. Not a good combo.
State LEO is usually much stricter about that sort of thing than county or city PDs. Their pay reflects that.
Makes me feel good we have some real training for people who are in uniform. Hopefully in depth training continues past the academy
Getting used to be yelled at and keep your cool and still able to follow the commands is a awesome skill. Good job. I would probably cry, or get angry as a defensive mechanism to not cry. Funny, because as a health care worker I deal well with patient yelling, I guess it’s a whole different skill, just having empathy for the sick. But in the situation in this video I probably wouldn’t do well.
I see the Angry Cops influence here. Love it haha!
This series you are doing is insanely educational for me. I’m currently studying to get my associates degree in criminology and dream of being a Game warden. I’m just not sure if I want to go federal or state level. Keep up the great work. This content is top tier.
Follow that dream! You'll do great.
That's awesome
Good for you Bladez. Keep up the hard work. You’ve got to develop an even greater tactical mindset as a Warden because nowadays you’ve got the dangerous prospect of running into illicit marijuana grows , and you’ll likely be alone (with backup FAR away) with multiple subjects even in the most routine patrol days. Seek out extra training (even if on your own time/$$$) after you are on your own…..Good luck and be safe!
good goal but depending on state you only need police academy to serve as any law enforcement officer. degrees will however aid in promotions or specializing if you want to be a criminalist doing csi work for instance
The DI wearing a tie with short sleeves is hilarious. They should go to the mall cop academy
They are one of the few agencies that still require all officers to wear a tie 24/7 on duty. Absolutely ridiculous. I would not join for that reason alone, even if they pay 100k a year starting, which they're not even close.
@@tr7287 They don't start off at 100k
I was a contract security officer eventually Rose to the rank of Sergeant with a company that held a government contract. And the client could make a modification in our uniform dress code depending on the contract and also the location ., so that makes a weird kind of sense what you are watching at that point
@@Black-mq3xn I never said they did.
@@tr7287 I misread. That's my bad
Oh man! They pay attention to some details there!!! 😮
I am thinking of becoming a New Jersey State trooper and I don’t know watch this but I will so I can protect and serve.
That’s why Troopers have a good standard wearing the uniform! As crazy as the military use to be!
Why do they wear hats on their face/forehead instead of on their head? It looks ridiculous.
@@MrEkzotic Both Troopers and drill Sgt.’s do this it’s a matter or of tradition and for intimidation. Also this tradition goes back to the ancient times from “Helmets”, the hat has a strap that is supposed to be worn under the jaw, if attacked from behind the strap is used as a garrote against the enemy. And yes it does work. Also to keep the sun from blinding the officer, a sun shield ,
So to speak.
@@STORMY0O Intimidation? LOL. They look goofy. I do appreciate the history lesson...thank you. (sincerely).
@@MrEkzotic To an newbie in military basic training, believe me it’s intimidating! Is also a matter of respect.
All police departments needs to go through this. Good way to weed out the bad ones. 5 years army.
Most do at least in California
@@jroc523 Negative. Went to some courthouse for a ticket in Orange County.. and was treated like shit. Like they didn’t want me to be there. Ridiculous shit
What this does is weed out the officers who will use their head and common sense instead of just following strict orders regardless of the circumstances like a bunch of soldiers. An officer is dramatically different than a military soldier. It's no wonder so many officers are getting sued, and the public is demanding an end to qualified immunity from suit.
Loving these vids, gives a good glimpse of what this kind of training is like. Also kinda scaring me 😂 since I've been thinking about becoming a police officer in NY
I love this! I’m currently a senior on high school and would like to be a state trooper!
Me too bud
you get bullied or what?
Good luck. My one piece of advice. Don’t quit. You can do anything so long as you don’t quit
Be strong, courageous, wise and always be guided by justice not just legality.
Same bro, It's been a dream of mine to be a state trooper since middle school.
Amused at watching this video after going through Marine Boot Camp.
Good times! Much love to all police!
“Holy dangling dog diarrhea, Pri’te!! You are all 32 flavors of phucced up! It’s like you practiced sucking at life in the mirror!” - DS DOW screaming at me at Fort Benning, GA on Sand Hill 2006. I’ll never forget it. 😂 best time of my life. #11BravosLeadTheWay
20 years old looking to go through Tennessee Highway Patrol. Doing some research to help me out. Thank you sir.
Don’t do it
@@christhomasism how so?
@@TheePoseiidon bc you do all that training (not really much, like 5 months), to act like an ROTC high school loser and take your hat way too seriously. Then you sit on the side of the road pointing a little radar gun at cars that go by. Is that really what you wanna do?
If so more power to you.
@@christhomasism I think it’s much more than that. Wouldn’t that be the easiest money being on the side of the road with a radar gun? Plus, military training and being away from your family 5 - 6 days a week ain’t highschool bullshit. State troopers die to protect people like you and me. It ain’t bullshit. And yes I wouldn’t mind being a state trooper if that’s what your asking me.
@@TheePoseiidon more power to ya man I’m just saying don’t die trying to enforce some bullshit law
Man, you’re not kidding, a lot of this reminds me of Great Lakes!
I went through an academy in CA when I got out of the Army……many, many years ago. I thought it was pretty easy compared to Army training.
Signing up for two socialist jobs programs and being a parasite on the taxpayers for the rest of your life in NOT something to be proud of.
Huge respect for law enforcement
As a combat vet, I find this shit laughable. I do not enjoy watching a police force acting military nor do I think that our police should be playing military. If they want the military experience, join the military. Civilian populations should not be policed or enforced with a military mindset, period.
To all those commenting about how fun this is to watch, keep in mind these are the same idiots who will be policing you using these tactics and mindsets. Let that sink in for a moment.
The PA State Troopers were founded 117 years ago specifically as a para-military organization. They are not Police Officers nor are they the Highway Patrol. They have a lot more authority than typical Sheriffs, Police, and Highway Patrol in other states.
Spot on Lucixir.
Yea I think the PT they do is on point, but there’s been too many instances of state troopers acting like pissed off drill sergeants toward civilians
I'm also a combat vet and was just thinking the same thing. Peace officers are employed by the taxpayers and the public should be treated with respect. We've really become a police state in America.
Yeah, they should be treated with hugs, kisses, and chocolates. That way they'll be really prepared when dealing with real world calls.
Been waiting for this!! Keep up the great context Austen!
Looking forward to Part 3, Sir, Yes, Sir!
Trooper 1: “ ARE YOU KIDDING ME? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Trooper 2: “ARE YOU KIDDING HIM?”
😂😂💀💀💙💙
Me: "Ma'am, yes ma'am, I am kidding the literal F out of her, ma'am."
I'm an Army veteran. I completely understand why basic is what it is but not sure why state trooper school is over the top like this. If a guy caught red handed stealing a tv ends up taking a trooper prisoner, sure, but that never happens. The goal of all the screaming and yelling in basic is to make you able to deal with it calmly.
It’s mainly for discipline and professionalism. A lot of troopers are college grads, not prior military. College grads are more mature than 18 year old army recruits, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need extra discipline on how to conduct themselves. I agree on some parts though, I lived 30 minutes away from my academy and was still forced to live there for 26 weeks like I had to in basic training. The only difference I had was that I got my cell phone every night. They don’t take it away like they do with the army, which in my opinion made things a lot easier, especially the homesickness. The worst part about basic (fort Benning) was being homesick but having no way to talk to family (or wife in my case). That made the situation suck a whole lot more, which is probably why TRADOC mandates drill sergeants and CO’s to allow cell phone use every Sunday now. Increases recruit morale and training performance.
The Troopers running the training had to have been in the Marine Corps. They act and sound just like my DI's in bootcamp.
Great video! I went through the New Mexico State Police academy in 1990 and it was very intense, but it was an experience that I do not regret and I had a very rewarding career with that department. The PT was probably the worst part as I lived at near sea-level prior to attending the academy, but the NMSP academy is located in Santa Fe which is 7000 ft above sea level. I found myself gasping for air many times!
I was NMMP and Tribal police up in that area early 90s. Trained at same academy in Santa fe. Great experience but cab tell you there was lot of corruption in LE back then, lot of it.
@@levinolan636
Hey Levi,
What tribal agency did you work for? I was stationed in SF from 1990 to 2001 and worked with all of the tribal police in the SF area. I actually lived on the Nambe Pueblo for five years. Also, which NMSP district did you work with when you with NMMP?
@@SigmaSheepdog I was in District 7 Troope 7 , Santa Clara BIA , Aroma Pueblo
@@SigmaSheepdog Troope 17
@@levinolan636
That's pretty cool. We may have crossed paths at some point...maybe at Santurio in Chimayo, perhaps? I never really worked with the tribal PD's in D-7. I was crossed commissioned with San Ildefonso and Nambe PD's and also worked closely with Pojoaque, and Tesuque PD's.
All state police academies are like this or at least very similar. But I attended a 800-hour county sheriff’s academy years ago and I remember PT more than anything else, lol.
That's now how civilian police should be trained.
Yup then they come out to be dicks behind the badge.If I told you what I went through with them in the 80's you would not believe me and i never drank or did drugs or talk back to them.Today I am 58 run a quarter mile in 1:12 ride bicycle with hills in 95 degree heat with high humidity 50 miles in 2 hours 5'11 140 lbs NO belly and no grey hair.95% of the police force in their twenties wish they were in the shape that I am in.
Pretty much every police academy in the U.S. bases their training off what PSP established for training a century ago.
@@markantony3875 True, although state police academies have barracks and aspects of training specific to that. Everything else is pretty similar. I remember some bits of it that absolutely sucked. It was also pretty fun.
I’m a cop you do all that pt and marching and all that . Then sit in your car for two or three hours straight and answer calls for service that typically doesn’t go hands on. Sure sometimes you gotta run , fight , shoot even but most of being a cop is problem solving and knowing how to talk to people. If you show up to a domestic acting like a damn robot your gonna escalate the situation
Awesome Video My Friend.
The PT Regimen Isn't For Everyone.
I found that out, transitioning from the Air Force Security Forces, going through the Sheriff Academy, in Georgia.
Thanks For Making The Time And Showing Civilians what the cadets go through.
Well I mean come on…… Air Force 😂😂 we all know the Cush lives yall lead
Trooper DI finds a Jelly Donut. “Holly Jesus, what is that!?” A jelly donut!? Trooper DI starts to eat said donut. “I eat it, you pay for. Ready, Exercise!😂
when the trooper started to scream and asked austen to scream, i could not stop laughing omfg
I get the discipline and the PT, but I’m not sure what a lot of this stuff adds to making a good trooper. Honestly I don’t think police militarization is really a good thing. It seems like someone decided “we need to get tough on people” without really knowing or studying why.
It teaches cops to act and think under simulated stress. This training translates to cops keeping their cool while dealing with angry people and in stressful situations. Also, this is one snippet of police training, so don't use it to judge an entire curriculum.
Great videos Austen, keep them coming! Cheers from Brazil.
Shout outs to our first responders as they’re daily out there, always giving their all for us and our safety🤙🏻👏
I'm a military vet and it amazes me how closely this resembles bmt. Badass. No donuts for u guys haha. I kid.
Cool vid. If you like getting smoked, go down to the Florida State Fire College and do at least the first three weeks of the fire program, you will understand later. It's para military fyi as well.
By the time your done with all these academies, you'll be able to get a job anywhere.
I still remember my rotc drill instructor yelling at me not to anticipate…
As a military man you knew what was expected and there is absolutely no way you would fail an inspection at the PSP Academy. I have a hunch you messed some things up to prove a point in the video, Well done.
As is with any inspection, the game is rigged. If they want you to fail, you’ll fail. If they want you to pass you’ll pass.
My deepest respect, I could not do that. Iam NOT meant to be dealing with criminals, have to talk in court, deal with all that law drama.
Fort lost in da woods MP school. This wat it look likes too me, I know 🪖🪖I’m talking about the training. Same thang we went threw. I mean they doing more tactically training. We got more tactically training later as you progress as a soldier. Different schools. Respect to da front liners 🫡🇺🇸and first responders
Lmfao I can't with them acting like drill sergeants 🤣🤣
Sorry but the drill sergeant routine needs to go in my opinion. Creating rigid environments (eg. Bed and uniform inspections) just reinforces rigid approaches to policing. When faced with a situation or individual that does not comply with narrow minded training you get countless examples of officers stuck in the ooda-loop, going code black because they do not know how to adapt.
Totally appreciated the emphasis on PT and firearms, those skills will save your life or someone else’s.
That being said, treat your recruits like human beings and they will likely do the same to others within the community.
i cant wait to see more videos from you. thank you for inspiring us everyday
It would be interesting to see what they learn about law and actual law enforcement.
The room inspection tickling tf outta me 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅
My cousin recently retired from the PSP at age 50. He played college football and said the Academy was rough and he was in football shape.
Props to the camera man for running with him