While some of you guys are retiring at my age I just started the process

[micro911]

Maybe I will come to your graduation about 6 months from now.

Hey, how about all of us LE officers on this forum attend his graduation? It will be cool.

[retired]

Maybe I will come to your graduation about 6 months from now.

Hey, how about all of us LE officers on this forum attend his graduation? It will be cool.

I'm willing. Let us know CALGS.

Last night, the news had a story about the most recent class that graduated, Class #409. That is 229 classes since I did back in '76.

[Ron-Solo]

Maybe I will come to your graduation about 6 months from now.

Hey, how about all of us LE officers on this forum attend his graduation? It will be cool.

Sounds fun. Class 190 here, 8/1/78 to 12/1/78. We graduated 89 deputies. There were no outside agencies in our class, which was the first class after prop 13.

[micro911]

Sounds fun. Class 190 here, 8/1/78 to 12/1/78. We graduated 89 deputies. There were no outside agencies in our class, which was the first class after prop 13.

Well, I am a new guy, class 234, Oct 1986. I feel so young.

Oh, I went to Proforce in Brea yesterday. I met the new graduates from class 409 who graduated the same day. I looked at them and said to myself, "Wow...." They have 30 years to go, I have 2 weeks left.

[RM0]

Wish you the best, many good tips and support here from all.
Especially the tip about avoiding pavement/cement. I started out running a lot on pavement, 1 mile,2 miles, up to 5 miles 2-3 times a week and boy did I learn a lesson.

Stay mentally strong and always motivated.

If you think you can, you will.

[Samuelx]

The PT is my biggest challenge. Although I may not pass this first time, at least I can get a feel for it. I'm already checking out couch to 5K program. Working on the pushups, situps (another big challenge) along with core training like doing planks and high rep weights. Is it the same process for reserves? Anyways thanks for the tips and luck. I'm going to need it. I need to keep up with these young bucks.

A couple of pesos:

Good and bad. Good you've identified an area of lesser strength. Bad that you're not already ready. Good that you're in the early stages of the process so you'll have a little time to work on your conditioning. Bad that you haven't researched about the academy PT program.

I suggest attending as many of the pre-academy prep/workout sessions as you can - you'll see what some of the exercises are like and you'll be able to find out more about what to expect during the academy. Shoot for surpassing the END of academy PT workouts/requirements BEFORE you start.

If you aren't already training in DT/MA/MMA, I highly suggest getting started. PT is one thing, Fighting is entirely another.

As far as running on the street - well, you will be. Yes, it can be tough on your body but on the flip side, if you're going to be doing that and your body isn't used to it...

And nitpicking here, I would also recommend changing your mindset a little - instead of shooting for "keeping up with others", maybe shoot for being good enough to lead from the front and to help those who are struggling.

Good luck with the process!

[latigidyblod]

Just graduated from the academy. Best thing I can say is that be ready for the physical challenges and don't be lazy. I'm not saying that you should volunteer for everything and put your self out in their radar, but take care of of yourself and equipment. Don't be the guy that sucks at shooting, but doesn't go to the range on Saturday because they are "resting their body."

Like he said above invest in a good pair of running shoes. I had really bad shin splints while I was working out at the pre-academy and off the streeter. I tried every combination of shoes and insoles possible. Instead of going to a shoe store like champs or frontline go to dedicated running shoe stores like snails pace in brea or roadrunner in Costa Mesa. I got proper running shoes and changed all the insoles of my shoes to super feet greens, even my class b shoes and boots.

Just take it one day at a time and don't be the guy that complains about everything. They pay you to be there and to learn and work out. Always be honest and fess up if you mess up or do something dishonest. We had two guys not only get separated the week of graduation, but won't be able to get hired any where else, because they did something dishonest and lied to the staff instructors when they were questioned about it.

If you have any questions about the academy from a recent graduate feel free to message me here.

Btw, deputy micro911, I was one of the graduates at pro force right after graduation. Hope you have a good long retirement sir.

[jacksonstev1]

Ditto to the excellent comments. I am 54 yrs old and currently in the Reserve Academy #134 at STAR center. I started the process 2 years before Academy and attended pre-academy at COC religiously. I never would have been ready had it not been for that extreme physical training. Not to mention the close group of friends that I would now take a bullet for. Mindset is everything. Remember this and you will overcome very long odds. Best of luck Sir.