Loved it. Being an LEO in Georgia and an FTO, I can say this is a great way to understand what's coming if you have no idea what to expect and you are interested in law enforcement.
I'm an Academy Instructor and started watching your videos back when you didn't show your face and I was barely starting Law Enforcement. 5 years later, I teach and I'm a Sergeant. A lot of what I do is because of your insights. Thank you for what you do.
@@danielkatz1139 the amount of energy you put in is what you get out. If you truly study it'll be alot easier vs relying on faith and glance of the material.
@@MrMarkusfyi do most people struggle still that put on 100%? Also I understand everyone is different but on your opinion if someone studies 15 to 20 hours a week or 3 or 4 hours a day should tha be enough for them to do well on exam?
I went through the academy in 1968 & retired as a captain, patrol division commander, 30 years later. I still stay in touch & have lunch every Tuesday with other retirees. We call ourselves The ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) and meet at the local American Legion. It was a great career but I’m glad to be out of it in today’s political environment.
Currently in week 8 of my academy. Everything you said is very accurate. For myself, as well as a majority of the class, as long as you pay attention in class as well as go over your notes over the weekend before the weekly test, you’ll do fine.
@@danielkatz1139 I personally do not. I take good notes in class, then typically review them 2-3 times prior to taking the test and that works out for me.
Thank you for the information. I’m currently going through the hiring process, at 36 years old. I decided I wasn’t comfortable with waiting on good people to step up, and into the profession, so I did.
Just wanted to say I’m super excited that I found this channel. I’ve been a volunteer firefighter for 2-3 years now and I’ve always had a dream of becoming a Leo. I thought I wanted to become a full time fireman, but as of recently I’ve been pulled this way. Being 19yo now I’m taking these next 2 years to prepare myself physically and mentally so that I’m one step ahead when I get there!!💪🏼 Good luck to everyone and stay safe!
Can I like please have you as my instructor??? I actually felt like I learned (if not, relearned) something after watching this entire video. I have this tendency that when I’m bored or if I’m just not understanding something, I fidget like crazy and I become super irritable. I just sat thru this video 100% focused, had a very straightforward understanding of everything you just said, and I genuinely wanted you to teach even more knowledge…that’s how good this video is! Awesome job brother 👏 👏 👏
This man must've been reading my mind. Been brushing up on your academy and hiring process videos lately because I'm in the hiring process with the local Sheriff's Office now. Going for the reading test on Wednesday. Much love and thanks for the helpful videos Officer401
Thank you for the video. As a Canadian living and working here in the US in law enforcement "Correctional Officer" its great to have a video like this on nights like this, lol....just waiting for my Citizenship then its off to the Academy as per my Sheriff's Office. The information in this video is awesome. Thank you for giving me a head start and to start learning about these important things prior to going. Keep up with these amazing videos and stay safe Officer401.
I recently turned 20 yrs old and I’m very interested in a career in Law Enforcement, it’s all I see myself doing with my life. Your videos are really helpful and informative and I will be sure to apply everything I learn here to whenever I go to the police academy.
It’s great to hear back from you! And I’m glad you’re making this videos. I’m in the process of entering the Police Academy; im 30 yo late to the party but still ready to dance. I’m very excited for this new journey im taking and hope everything goes well.
@@kapiushon8428 likewise bro! I was blessed to be hired with my county Sheriff’s Office so I’m being paid while I go to the Academy. I’m halfway there now, we just got done with firearms which is a BLAST. I HIGHLY advise you to look into cadet positions available in your area, and study HARD 😂
I'm confident that this will be covered in a later video, but if I could pass along one nugget of knowledge about the police academy, it's to get in shape right now. We did PT every morning from 0600 to 0730 and we ran 3 miles on the first day of the academy. There's no building up to it or starting easy at the academy, you are expected to come in shape. Every academy that I know of including mine, gives you a list of recommended physical fitness standards a few months before you actually attend, do not sleep on those.
Start with my local PD next Monday. I have been watching many of your videos. This episode is timely. Let's see the part 2! I would also love to see a series about how best to excel in this line of work. Appreciate your content. Stay safe and God bless.
I love this so much! I took the pellet b (law enforcement) entrance exam a couple days ago and I really hope I pass… I love to help people and if I could do this job without a weapon I would but I also know that in order to protect someone, I may need to do whatever is necessary to keep people safe. I don’t want to hurt anybody and tbh that should be every officers goal… I just wish to establish change in my community to bring peace, law and order, and justice to those whom have been wronged.
Goodness me I must have had a gut feeling you would put something new on. I checked like 5 hours ago to see if I missed a notification but nothing and here you are LOL. As much as I'm in Australia And dislike the cops here I do and always would absolutely totally support all good, decent, honest, down to earth, trustworthy cops all over the good old USA. God bless you mate and everyone else in law enforcement in America. This content is amazing and hopefully helps and inspires in a big way, people to get into the field.
I have to say, This man needs to make more of these videos. I have a bachelors Degree of science in the Criminal justice major and a minor in police studies from John Jay college of criminal justice. He is absolutely right! If you have prior studies, it’s a big advantage. You will definitely see those case studies in any law enforcement Academy!! This man just made the ultimate cheat sheet!!
Preparing physically right now by getting in proper shape so I can go into academy soon. I've been wanting to do this for a while, and finally said I'm just going to commit and give it my all. I'm watching these type of videos galore right now, and I'm very thankful for the content you put out.
I just passed my written exam and I am now filling out my application and background check packet. Going to be emailing that to my local department. Perfect timing for this video even though it’s still early in the process, might as well start educating myself sooner rather than later
Brother, I've been watching your videos since 2017 and by far you've been a great inspiration and influential aspect of my L.E. career. Great insight and "guidelines" for anyone who is curious or wants to go into L.E. Stay safe to you and the rest of the family (blood and in blue).
Great video, and extremely useful information! I'm a retiring military veteran who's considering a career in law enforcement, and though this video only refreshed my knowledge, it's invaluable to younger people who aren't too familiar with our government and laws. I started my degree in Criminal Justice as a Recruiter and finished it eight years later as a Drill Sergeant, and one of the most memorable classes was Ethics and Discretion in CRJ. Some cops develop a superiority complex. They have the power of arrest, are authorized to carry a firearm even in state that make it difficult for a common citizen, and consider themselves the thin line between criminals and lawful society. If you're a member of the latter, crossing paths with an unethical or dishonest officer might result in you receiving the label of criminal. Similarly, some cops develop an "above the law" mentality, such as the Miami officer recklessly driving his patrol car when he was late to work, only to be pulled over by a Florida Highway Patrol officer, or down here in Baton Rouge a while back, an off-duty Baton Rouge officer who was pulled over by another BRPD officer. The latter was heading home in his marked vehicle and was passed by a pickup at dangerous speeds, so after a short while he initiated a traffic stop, despite being out of jurisdiction. I picture the Academy to be a few things: Boring but most important: criminal law, procedure, departmental policies, etc. Fun and potentially life saving, but stuff we should all hope to never use: firearms familiarization/marksmanship, weapons retention and unarmed defense, less lethal, compliance, crowd control, etc. Just plain fun, but not something that will be used often: evasive and pursuit driving measures. I'll go back to watching Police Academy 4 now.
I smiled from ear to ear when I saw you posted! And then this topic is even better. I’ve been training for 3 months to get in shape for initial tests here in south Florida.
@@majorbriggs1787 if having at least two years experience in military was a requirement, then maybe we could weed out just a few more of the psychopaths . Not All, mind you, but just a few more
Awesome video! I am not a law officer nor do I want to be. It is a very tough field currently, I respect the hell out of you and hope that you inspire other younger folks to engage in a career. Thank you for your dedication and your service!
Going to Atlanta PD or Columbus PD here in the next 6-12 months. Finishing college and working on some run injuries. Would love more of these videos as well. Thank you!
This video was very much needed (been busy to watch it) this video is incredibly detailed and articulated very well for all of us. I am hoping to get accepted into the Academy when I apply later in 2023, a series on the hiring process would be fantastic as well! I would see about getting Donut operator and/or yummyR6 or some other current/former cops to give their input on their experiences on either the academy or the hiring process. Keep up the good work and I hope you and the family are doing good! Stay safe brother🇺🇸💪🏼
Thank you so much for this video/series. I have my written and physical test this coming August - if I pass (which I will), I'll go to POST academy in January 2025.
Remember when this guy used to make all his videos from behind the wheel of his charger. (To be honest the charger is why I listened to him.) As I begin the process of becoming a law enforcement officer, I think this series will be a much appreciated asset in the tool bag, and I thank you sir.
Me and a few other CO's at the local sheriff's office are thinking about making the jump to law enforcement. We're gonna make good use of this. Thank you
@@danielkatz1139 well for us, our test was a literal copy of the practice test on our state LEO commission website. So for that test, even if you didn’t study but did the practice test, you’d pass. But we’ve had more since then and yeah they’re pretty difficult if you don’t. My class lost about 4 students so far for not studying and passing
@@danielkatz1139 we had IRG (instructor resource guide) that was basically a handout going over the power point we had and was some words were fill in the blank. But stupid as it Sounds there were some test questions that weren’t covered in the power point so you had to do your own homework and take the practice tests to absorb all the information you can. I’m in Texas
YAY more kinesthetic learners like me ... its why i never passed high school... never had any help offered or when asked in any way to help me find ways to learn my courses better so i just stopped attending class as i was not learning anything
Recent graduate of the police academy and everything you said in this video was spot on! We did 2 weeks of DT instruction and then 4 weeks of class work/ dui instruction and 1 week of driving and shooting and 2 weeks of scenarios. We also had a pre academy that covered the general basics of constitution and pre law enforcement stuff. Would love to see where you go with this series next!
Thank you for not charging to hear your instructions. I am trying to prepare to apply for a police department so you have no idea how helpful it is to hear your advice and knowledge (no matter how brief). I certainly need this as I study and work out! Thank you so much!!!
This was absolutely spectacular 401. Thanks for the info. The quality of your videos is always very professional and you do a great job of keeping them entertaining. Glad you're back. Keep up the good work.
My academy manual had like a page and a half about the Constitution and maybe less than a paragraph on Congress. We went right into case law and classifications.
Thanks for putting out some videos again! lol. I am attempting to volunteer at a police force and then see if it fits the glove, and then pursue it if I love it.
Officer401 you are awesome..this is 💎 level information thank you for your time and knowledge .. please continue to make this series. I'm grateful for it😎
Have done 3 ride alongs with Arizona DPS now and am very set on starting the hiring process next year when im 21 all because of you, been a big inspiration to me my best friends dad is a sergeant there and so that has also helped a lot also but you have given me the interest into law enforcement thank you
How fitting. I just had day 1 yesterday when you posted. My sleep schedule is definitely already screwed up because I have to wake up around 3:15am and don't get home until 6pm due to traffic. Then I get to do all the prep and homework before trying to sleep
Im going through the process of getting into Spring class of the academy and this came out just perfectly!!!! Thanks man! (December 19, 2023 Update: just past the POST test, graduating tomorrow, thanks for all your help)
as someone who just got done with the academy: Here in Florida I only had questions about executive branch and legislative branch, no other constitutional questions, and that was on my tests within the academy. Now My state exam was from the whole book, the wordage is straight from the book.
As an instructor at my local police academy there are a few things that I like to tell new recruits coming in, as well as things I learned from going through it myself. Shut up and keep your ears open. I had classmates who didn’t understand this concept, and thought he knew more than the instructors. Let’s just say it didn’t end well for the rest of us in PT. While in the academy; and through your career for that matter, make sure you know the law for your state and stay up to date on new case law. The best officer is one who knows what they can and cannot do in a situation. Lastly, take everything you learned in the academy and forget about the way “the book” wants you to do things. When you graduate the academy and start the FTO process, the way things are actually done can be significantly different than they are explained in the academy. When it comes to certain laws and scenarios, it’s not always black and white.
@@danielkatz1139 Keep in mind everyone learns, studies, and tests differently. What makes it difficult for most is the drinking from a firehose aspect of things. Given prior training and experience, I’m pretty used to that style of program so it hasn’t been very difficult for me personally, but it is definitely more challenging than I expected. Absolutely doable though!
Would love a second video. I'm going in to career change and go in to deputy sheriff in FL. I like what I do but I've always had an itch to serve and I'm going to do just that.
loved the video. the only biggest struggle for me is actually learning the city I plan on working in as a police officer. because I never payed attention to how to get around that much so I hope it's easy to learn the streets quickly
Taking mcoles here in Michigan tomorrow and currently working on physique to get ready for the physical then I'll start applying. No college experience but a lot of real world experience as I'm 31 and have plenty of firearm knowledge etc. So we shall see if I can get in somewhere without college
0:36 So... Incognito 401 Undercover 401 Leutinant 401 Acd. Instructor 401 Kick-ass 401 I ain't gonna to stop till you reply man! 😁 Also I'm stoked for part 2!
Thank you for the video. I learned a lot. Could you also do a video on how to succeed as a police officer/deputy sheriff and what to do so that you can stand out from other fellow officers; eventually get promoted faster than others?
@@hoodout16 in your opinion do you think you were given enough time to study for a test? I am curious how many hours did you study per day or week. I understand everyone is different.
@@danielkatz1139 We took a test every Monday so we could always utilize the weekend to study. I mainly studied for the criminal law and criminal procedure test. Studied maybe 2.5 hours for each. After that maybe an hour a week per test.
@@hoodout16 2.5 hours in total or each day? Are the academic as bad as some people make it out to be. I heard some academys are on par with law school.
Love it! Would be curious about information around weapons, such as concealed versus open carry, what to keep in mind when carrying concealed and what you can carry concealed versus not and also use of deadly force
Loved it. Being an LEO in Georgia and an FTO, I can say this is a great way to understand what's coming if you have no idea what to expect and you are interested in law enforcement.
What do you mean by LEO defnashion
@@Tube-zf9ef Law enforcement officer is what LEO stands for
I’m going to GPSTC this July. Any tips?
@jeremysmith I'm looking to be a police officer soon in GA can we talk I have a few questions
@@colemanconley4686just be ready it’s hard but have fun …study and do what they say 😂
I'm an Academy Instructor and started watching your videos back when you didn't show your face and I was barely starting Law Enforcement.
5 years later, I teach and I'm a Sergeant. A lot of what I do is because of your insights.
Thank you for what you do.
Would you consider the academics exams extremely difficult if you truly study?
@@danielkatz1139 the amount of energy you put in is what you get out. If you truly study it'll be alot easier vs relying on faith and glance of the material.
@@MrMarkusfyi do most people struggle still that put on 100%? Also I understand everyone is different but on your opinion if someone studies 15 to 20 hours a week or 3 or 4 hours a day should tha be enough for them to do well on exam?
@@danielkatz1139 in my opinion that should be sufficient, baring they're actually studying and not doing other things while studying. :-)
“Knowledge should be free” wow! What a great guy and a great channel man. Many thanks from a U.S. Marine 🤘
Will be attending the academy march 18,2024… and thank you
Good Luck tomorrow!!
Good luck! I'm May 13, 2024. I'll be attending the TCC Academy in north Fort Worth.
@@speeddemon0712 what are the odds! I’m starting Fort Worth PD Academy July 15th!
@@JulianCuttie2
How long did the process take?
@@kaykaymiller7803 applications opened in September so like 10 months
Needed this for sure. Hopefully going into an academy class soon. Yes I would love a part 2.
Good luck!
Good luck word of the wise make your connections while in there with other people and the instructors they become valuable assets
@@Zaltic thanks
@@Zekro321 thanks will do.
How’d it go??
I went through the academy in 1968 & retired as a captain, patrol division commander, 30 years later. I still stay in touch & have lunch every Tuesday with other retirees. We call ourselves The ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) and meet at the local American Legion. It was a great career but I’m glad to be out of it in today’s political environment.
Df how old are you
Currently in week 8 of my academy. Everything you said is very accurate. For myself, as well as a majority of the class, as long as you pay attention in class as well as go over your notes over the weekend before the weekly test, you’ll do fine.
Just curious do you use flash cards to study?
@@danielkatz1139 I personally do not. I take good notes in class, then typically review them 2-3 times prior to taking the test and that works out for me.
Quick Questio: Do all the test only consist of multiple choice questions and how difficult was the academic aspect of the academy for you? Thanks!!!
🔥🔥🔥
@@ApollomikeI think its all multiple choice
Thank you for the information. I’m currently going through the hiring process, at 36 years old. I decided I wasn’t comfortable with waiting on good people to step up, and into the profession, so I did.
Just wanted to say I’m super excited that I found this channel. I’ve been a volunteer firefighter for 2-3 years now and I’ve always had a dream of becoming a Leo. I thought I wanted to become a full time fireman, but as of recently I’ve been pulled this way. Being 19yo now I’m taking these next 2 years to prepare myself physically and mentally so that I’m one step ahead when I get there!!💪🏼 Good luck to everyone and stay safe!
PT and case law lol
Can I like please have you as my instructor??? I actually felt like I learned (if not, relearned) something after watching this entire video.
I have this tendency that when I’m bored or if I’m just not understanding something, I fidget like crazy and I become super irritable. I just sat thru this video 100% focused, had a very straightforward understanding of everything you just said, and I genuinely wanted you to teach even more knowledge…that’s how good this video is!
Awesome job brother 👏 👏 👏
Wow, thank you my friend! That's one hell of a compliment! Thank you for watching and your support! :)
Instead of fidgeding, try knowledge. 🤔
This man must've been reading my mind. Been brushing up on your academy and hiring process videos lately because I'm in the hiring process with the local Sheriff's Office now. Going for the reading test on Wednesday. Much love and thanks for the helpful videos Officer401
Good luck!
Reading test?
@@LayerlolI think he meant CJBAT
@@Brendenlmack the cjbat is to get into the police academy, not the hiring process
@@Layerlol so what do u think they’re referring to?
Thank you for the video. As a Canadian living and working here in the US in law enforcement "Correctional Officer" its great to have a video like this on nights like this, lol....just waiting for my Citizenship then its off to the Academy as per my Sheriff's Office. The information in this video is awesome. Thank you for giving me a head start and to start learning about these important things prior to going. Keep up with these amazing videos and stay safe Officer401.
I just want to thank you so much for this, you have no idea how helpful this is
I recently turned 20 yrs old and I’m very interested in a career in Law Enforcement, it’s all I see myself doing with my life. Your videos are really helpful and informative and I will be sure to apply everything I learn here to whenever I go to the police academy.
It’s great to hear back from you! And I’m glad you’re making this videos. I’m in the process of entering the Police Academy; im 30 yo late to the party but still ready to dance. I’m very excited for this new journey im taking and hope everything goes well.
Same here. I’m 30 and just starting to get into law enforcement.
Just turned 27 and now I'm working on it as well. I wish you all luck and stay safe ✌
@@kapiushon8428 likewise bro! I was blessed to be hired with my county Sheriff’s Office so I’m being paid while I go to the Academy. I’m halfway there now, we just got done with firearms which is a BLAST. I HIGHLY advise you to look into cadet positions available in your area, and study HARD 😂
30 here leaving Mother’s Day.
Amazing to hear from you all. 30 as well and want to transition into Law Enforcement. Good luck all!
I'm confident that this will be covered in a later video, but if I could pass along one nugget of knowledge about the police academy, it's to get in shape right now. We did PT every morning from 0600 to 0730 and we ran 3 miles on the first day of the academy. There's no building up to it or starting easy at the academy, you are expected to come in shape.
Every academy that I know of including mine, gives you a list of recommended physical fitness standards a few months before you actually attend, do not sleep on those.
Some only do PT 3 days a week. But it is a good idea to be at least a little in shape.
Love your content man. And glad you continue to post. You have been a great inspiration to me and I'm sure others. Thank you!
Always liked this cop.
Start with my local PD next Monday. I have been watching many of your videos. This episode is timely. Let's see the part 2! I would also love to see a series about how best to excel in this line of work. Appreciate your content. Stay safe and God bless.
My father was a cop
Advice?
You advance by how many arrest you make,
Not by the convictions.
Good Luck
I love this so much! I took the pellet b (law enforcement) entrance exam a couple days ago and I really hope I pass… I love to help people and if I could do this job without a weapon I would but I also know that in order to protect someone, I may need to do whatever is necessary to keep people safe. I don’t want to hurt anybody and tbh that should be every officers goal… I just wish to establish change in my community to bring peace, law and order, and justice to those whom have been wronged.
Goodness me
I must have had a gut feeling you would put something new on. I checked like 5 hours ago to see if I missed a notification but nothing and here you are LOL.
As much as I'm in Australia
And dislike the cops here
I do and always would absolutely totally support all good, decent, honest, down to earth, trustworthy cops all over the good old USA.
God bless you mate and everyone else in law enforcement in America.
This content is amazing and hopefully helps and inspires in a big way, people to get into the field.
I have to say, This man needs to make more of these videos. I have a bachelors Degree of science in the Criminal justice major and a minor in police studies from John Jay college of criminal justice. He is absolutely right! If you have prior studies, it’s a big advantage. You will definitely see those case studies in any law enforcement Academy!! This man just made the ultimate cheat sheet!!
I'm currently in the academy and this video is spot on. This is super helpful Sir thank you for doing what you do.
How did you find the academic portion?
So am I
Preparing physically right now by getting in proper shape so I can go into academy soon. I've been wanting to do this for a while, and finally said I'm just going to commit and give it my all. I'm watching these type of videos galore right now, and I'm very thankful for the content you put out.
I've been nervous about attending. I've been working on my physical fitness, and I admit, my academics have struggled. This helped a lot!
I am no intentions of going in the police academy. But it was fun to watch and listen to your video. Very informative. Thank you
I’m in the process right now with Akron Ohio and THANK YOU!! This has been a valuable source of information already
I just passed my written exam and I am now filling out my application and background check packet. Going to be emailing that to my local department. Perfect timing for this video even though it’s still early in the process, might as well start educating myself sooner rather than later
Brother, I've been watching your videos since 2017 and by far you've been a great inspiration and influential aspect of my L.E. career. Great insight and "guidelines" for anyone who is curious or wants to go into L.E.
Stay safe to you and the rest of the family (blood and in blue).
Great video, and extremely useful information! I'm a retiring military veteran who's considering a career in law enforcement, and though this video only refreshed my knowledge, it's invaluable to younger people who aren't too familiar with our government and laws.
I started my degree in Criminal Justice as a Recruiter and finished it eight years later as a Drill Sergeant, and one of the most memorable classes was Ethics and Discretion in CRJ. Some cops develop a superiority complex. They have the power of arrest, are authorized to carry a firearm even in state that make it difficult for a common citizen, and consider themselves the thin line between criminals and lawful society. If you're a member of the latter, crossing paths with an unethical or dishonest officer might result in you receiving the label of criminal. Similarly, some cops develop an "above the law" mentality, such as the Miami officer recklessly driving his patrol car when he was late to work, only to be pulled over by a Florida Highway Patrol officer, or down here in Baton Rouge a while back, an off-duty Baton Rouge officer who was pulled over by another BRPD officer. The latter was heading home in his marked vehicle and was passed by a pickup at dangerous speeds, so after a short while he initiated a traffic stop, despite being out of jurisdiction.
I picture the Academy to be a few things:
Boring but most important: criminal law, procedure, departmental policies, etc.
Fun and potentially life saving, but stuff we should all hope to never use: firearms familiarization/marksmanship, weapons retention and unarmed defense, less lethal, compliance, crowd control, etc.
Just plain fun, but not something that will be used often: evasive and pursuit driving measures.
I'll go back to watching Police Academy 4 now.
I smiled from ear to ear when I saw you posted! And then this topic is even better. I’ve been training for 3 months to get in shape for initial tests here in south Florida.
Sounds like you have military experience.
This should be a requirement to be a police officer.
@@saturniansun8110 Major is my name. No military experience. If that was a requirement we wouldn’t have nearly enough Police Officers.
@@majorbriggs1787 if having at least two years experience in military was a requirement, then maybe we could weed out just a few more of the psychopaths . Not All, mind you, but just a few more
@@majorbriggs1787 nice poem
This was so helpful because I’m starting the police academy in a few months. We really need you🙏🏾 thank you so much for helping us.
I will be joining the police academy next month and this video has been very helpful! Thank you for helping me get ahead in my studying!
Awesome video! I am not a law officer nor do I want to be. It is a very tough field currently, I respect the hell out of you and hope that you inspire other younger folks to engage in a career. Thank you for your dedication and your service!
Going to Atlanta PD or Columbus PD here in the next 6-12 months. Finishing college and working on some run injuries. Would love more of these videos as well. Thank you!
This video was very much needed (been busy to watch it) this video is incredibly detailed and articulated very well for all of us. I am hoping to get accepted into the Academy when I apply later in 2023, a series on the hiring process would be fantastic as well! I would see about getting Donut operator and/or yummyR6 or some other current/former cops to give their input on their experiences on either the academy or the hiring process. Keep up the good work and I hope you and the family are doing good! Stay safe brother🇺🇸💪🏼
This guy is amazing he really been helping me way to much with anything i have.
I recently became interested in joining law enforcement. This video really helps me to know what to expect.
Please do the hiring process as a series as well! Love the content, long time fan💪🏼
Glad you are back!! I’m waiting on my background check now, then just a couple easy things left till the academy!
Thank you so much for this video/series. I have my written and physical test this coming August - if I pass (which I will), I'll go to POST academy in January 2025.
Remember when this guy used to make all his videos from behind the wheel of his charger. (To be honest the charger is why I listened to him.)
As I begin the process of becoming a law enforcement officer, I think this series will be a much appreciated asset in the tool bag, and I thank you sir.
About where are you applying ?
Me and a few other CO's at the local sheriff's office are thinking about making the jump to law enforcement. We're gonna make good use of this. Thank you
Correction officers could make good cops, they have the experience and often empathy to make good decisions on the outside
Finished my cjbat, poly, psych test and physical abilities test. I start the academy in January 🔥
How did you do in that academy
started watching when i was 14 so glad im almost of age to start my leo career so glad you have made this series
Once again, right on time. I just went thru my academy orientation today.
Thanks for the video man! In the police academy now, about 3 weeks in, and just passed my first test over the Constitution with an A! Must love bro
Did you find the academic test very difficult if you truly study
@@danielkatz1139 well for us, our test was a literal copy of the practice test on our state LEO commission website. So for that test, even if you didn’t study but did the practice test, you’d pass. But we’ve had more since then and yeah they’re pretty difficult if you don’t. My class lost about 4 students so far for not studying and passing
@@bravo6968 did they give you a study guide in the academy?
I am curious what state?
@@danielkatz1139 we had IRG (instructor resource guide) that was basically a handout going over the power point we had and was some words were fill in the blank. But stupid as it Sounds there were some test questions that weren’t covered in the power point so you had to do your own homework and take the practice tests to absorb all the information you can.
I’m in Texas
Perfect timing for this video, just started my week 2 of my 22 week police academy in Texas.
How is the acdemics portion
YAY more kinesthetic learners like me ... its why i never passed high school... never had any help offered or when asked in any way to help me find ways to learn my courses better so i just stopped attending class as i was not learning anything
Recent graduate of the police academy and everything you said in this video was spot on! We did 2 weeks of DT instruction and then 4 weeks of class work/ dui instruction and 1 week of driving and shooting and 2 weeks of scenarios. We also had a pre academy that covered the general basics of constitution and pre law enforcement stuff. Would love to see where you go with this series next!
Did you find the academic exams very difficult
My god I miss this channel, please come
Back bro 😢
Thank you for not charging to hear your instructions. I am trying to prepare to apply for a police department so you have no idea how helpful it is to hear your advice and knowledge (no matter how brief). I certainly need this as I study and work out! Thank you so much!!!
Im 28 and thinking about finally going for that dream career and becoming a police officer all the way from Michigan love the video
This was absolutely spectacular 401. Thanks for the info.
The quality of your videos is always very professional and you do a great job of keeping them entertaining. Glad you're back. Keep up the good work.
My academy manual had like a page and a half about the Constitution and maybe less than a paragraph on Congress.
We went right into case law and classifications.
Thanks for putting out some videos again! lol. I am attempting to volunteer at a police force and then see if it fits the glove, and then pursue it if I love it.
No joke I checked your channel this morning to see if you were posting lol. What a coincidence
Officer401 you are awesome..this is 💎 level information thank you for your time and knowledge .. please continue to make this series. I'm grateful for it😎
I just went through the Academy in IL. As long as you study, you'll make it.
Have done 3 ride alongs with Arizona DPS now and am very set on starting the hiring process next year when im 21 all because of you, been a big inspiration to me my best friends dad is a sergeant there and so that has also helped a lot also but you have given me the interest into law enforcement thank you
This video came out perfect timing for me. I start the academy in January so prepping and preparing is a must. Thank you
I started watching your channel 5 years ago while in high school and I’m currently in the academy right now
How is the acdemics portion
@@danielkatz1139 in Texas you’re allowed to fail 3 test but it’s honestly not that bad if you pay attention and study
@@doporto1999 appreciate it, best of luck
How fitting. I just had day 1 yesterday when you posted. My sleep schedule is definitely already screwed up because I have to wake up around 3:15am and don't get home until 6pm due to traffic. Then I get to do all the prep and homework before trying to sleep
Great content. Not just prospective LEOs, but every day citizens should know the ins and outs of our Constitution.
Glad to be here at the start of the new series after the hiatus! Haha great to have you back 401!
Perfect timing, I start mandate in Georgia next week after two years in corrections. Did my time time to move on with my career.
Sir, thank you very much, your videos are more than helpful!
Im going through the process of getting into Spring class of the academy and this came out just perfectly!!!! Thanks man!
(December 19, 2023 Update: just past the POST test, graduating tomorrow, thanks for all your help)
Appreciate you doing this series. Passed my written and physical for Las Vegas Metro looking forward to this.
I’m currently a correctional officer building my cardio up. Next year applying for state trooper.
Welcome back, Officer401! Good to see you again. I hope you’ve been well. Can’t wait to see what you produce in the future.
as someone who just got done with the academy: Here in Florida I only had questions about executive branch and legislative branch, no other constitutional questions, and that was on my tests within the academy. Now My state exam was from the whole book, the wordage is straight from the book.
Wow you might not realize how much knowledge I just got from this simple straight forward video tnx so much can't wait for more
Part two!!!! I’d like to know more about maybe academy do an don’t or maybe books you can recommend to study or read before the academy
Appreciate you brother! 49 4 weeks in as a CSO.
As an instructor at my local police academy there are a few things that I like to tell new recruits coming in, as well as things I learned from going through it myself. Shut up and keep your ears open. I had classmates who didn’t understand this concept, and thought he knew more than the instructors. Let’s just say it didn’t end well for the rest of us in PT.
While in the academy; and through your career for that matter, make sure you know the law for your state and stay up to date on new case law. The best officer is one who knows what they can and cannot do in a situation.
Lastly, take everything you learned in the academy and forget about the way “the book” wants you to do things. When you graduate the academy and start the FTO process, the way things are actually done can be significantly different than they are explained in the academy. When it comes to certain laws and scenarios, it’s not always black and white.
What’s up man! 6 weeks left in our 28 week academy then on to PTO. Been following you a LONG time, good to see you back!!
How did you find the academic portion. Is it as challenging as people say?
@@danielkatz1139 Keep in mind everyone learns, studies, and tests differently. What makes it difficult for most is the drinking from a firehose aspect of things. Given prior training and experience, I’m pretty used to that style of program so it hasn’t been very difficult for me personally, but it is definitely more challenging than I expected. Absolutely doable though!
Appreciate it
This video came just in time, starting the academy this upcoming Monday.
I watched your old video about the academy and now I am graduating this Friday from a academy in Georgia.
Perfect timing for this series, I have been a follower since around your start on YT🤘🏼
Would love a second video. I'm going in to career change and go in to deputy sheriff in FL. I like what I do but I've always had an itch to serve and I'm going to do just that.
So glad to see a video!!! Almost at the end of the hiring process for my local department so the timing is perfect!!!
loved the video. the only biggest struggle for me is actually learning the city I plan on working in as a police officer. because I never payed attention to how to get around that much so I hope it's easy to learn the streets quickly
Thanks a lot I start academy in January. Much appreciation from GA
Thank you so much for the information, looking forward to the next’s episode..
I'm dual certified in the state of Florida and Georgia for both Law Enforcement and Corrections and I felt this video was very informative
Taking mcoles here in Michigan tomorrow and currently working on physique to get ready for the physical then I'll start applying. No college experience but a lot of real world experience as I'm 31 and have plenty of firearm knowledge etc. So we shall see if I can get in somewhere without college
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I ain't gonna to stop till you reply man! 😁 Also I'm stoked for part 2!
Thank you for the video. I learned a lot. Could you also do a video on how to succeed as a police officer/deputy sheriff and what to do so that you can stand out from other fellow officers; eventually get promoted faster than others?
Loved the content! Keep up. I graduated this year and I’m on phase 4 of my fto training. Your videos helped me a lot! Thank you!
How did you find the police academy acdemics portion
Thank you Officer401! I’m currently in the background process. You’ve helped me ALOT.
Thanks for making this series! Im sending out applications this winter trying to get a sponsorship and want a head start.
I graduate the Academy on Friday, but still excited to watch!
Were the exams extremely difficult if you truly study
@@danielkatz1139 Easy as pie if you study.
@@hoodout16 in your opinion do you think you were given enough time to study for a test? I am curious how many hours did you study per day or week. I understand everyone is different.
@@danielkatz1139 We took a test every Monday so we could always utilize the weekend to study.
I mainly studied for the criminal law and criminal procedure test. Studied maybe 2.5 hours for each. After that maybe an hour a week per test.
@@hoodout16 2.5 hours in total or each day? Are the academic as bad as some people make it out to be. I heard some academys are on par with law school.
Mannn!!!! I have missed your videos!!!!!!!! So glad you are back!!!!!!! God Bless!!!!!!!
Outstanding video!!! I had some flashback moments when I was in college University Of Maryland studying Criminal Justice.
Good video perfect timing. I getting ready for the academy for LEO still on the hiring process but almost done.
Well done, Sir! Great video for anyone preparing themselves for such an important and rewarding career 🇺🇲👍
I have my PELLETB test next week. I’m super excited and nervous about it. Thank you for all your knowledge 401!
Update?
@@2liablee731 I passed! Currently going through the background check process now. It’s the super exciting game of hurry up and wait lol
I’m starting GPSTC tomorrow and glad I found this!! I’ll be following even more now!!!
How is the acdemics portion
Love it! Would be curious about information around weapons, such as concealed versus open carry, what to keep in mind when carrying concealed and what you can carry concealed versus not and also use of deadly force
Thanks Officer401! Headed to the academy in January, gonna start preparing now.