Need Recent LASD Advice

[Spec]

"these guys" include people who have graduated from LASD, have been working LASD, and are currently training LASD.

"You'll be fine" - yeah, right up until that point when Murphy comes and kicks your *** or rips you a new one for sitting on your butt when you could have been working and improving.

Btw, none of your numbers, stats, personal records means anything if you can't also Fight, among other things...

TRUE DAT....being able to run and do push ups is just the begining...once you get out of the 18 weeks of hell you better keep going...don't kick back and hang out in the ODR getting fat. You had better keep training and keep working and keep learning....MY FRIGGIN FAMILY DEPENDS ON IT!!!!

[retired]

As a retired (9 1/2yrs) LASD member (27 active), I would like to say great points Samuelx.

I knew of someone at a station I worked at who didn't keep up with his physical regimen and it almost cost the life of his partner one day. The partner was in a fight to retain control of his gun with a burglary suspect and the other deputy was unable to climb over the fence/wall to assist the deputy fighting with the suspect. Thankfully the deputy involved in the fight was able to overcome the suspect, retain his gun and cuff him.

Subsequent to this incident, the 2nd deputy was reassigned to the courts and I don't know if he began a PT program to not only regain his strength, but to lose weight. I hope he did.

OP, please follow the advice of the other posters, myself included (my earlier posts). You don't want to just get thru the academy, you want to instill a mindset that will carry you thru your career. You never know if you may have to fight for your life or come to the assistance of a brother or sister deputy/officer. You need to be both mentally and physically prepared to do so.

[Puher]

As a retired (9 1/2yrs) LASD member (27 active), I would like to say great points Samuelx.

I knew of someone at a station I worked at who didn't keep up with his physical regimen and it almost cost the life of his partner one day. The partner was in a fight to retain control of his gun with a burglary suspect and the other deputy was unable to climb over the fence/wall to assist the deputy fighting with the suspect. Thankfully the deputy involved in the fight was able to overcome the suspect, retain his gun and cuff him.

Subsequent to this incident, the 2nd deputy was reassigned to the courts and I don't know if he began a PT program to not only regain his strength, but to lose weight. I hope he did.

OP, please follow the advice of the other posters, myself included (my earlier posts). You don't want to just get thru the academy, you want to instill a mindset that will carry you thru your career. You never know if you may have to fight for your life or come to the assistance of a brother or sister deputy/officer. You need to be both mentally and physically prepared to do so.

My biggest fear is just the physical part. Once I get into the right shape its easy to keep improving for me. But right now 1.5 miles would be a pretty hard challenge. I just need to keep hitting the gym I am pretty sure I still have plenty of time as the process seems to be going slow.

[Ron-Solo]

I agreed with Retired, who I worked with at several different stations, and SamuelX, who I don't think I've ever met. I know the person Retired was talking about. He let himself go so bad he became a danger out there.

Never settle for "good enough" during your career. It can be deadly.

Ron
LASD 1978-2011
Lieutenant, Retired

[phantomson9]

Samuelx I am not on the
Email list would you mind pm'ing me and letting me know how to get on it? Thank you.

[Puher]

Just an update on my recent status.

It took a year and 2 months before I got a call from my B.I. I took my poly, and my background investigation is just about over. I just need to finish a jail tour, write a report, and I will be done with that.

I have been keeping a good workout routine and have gotten in better physical shape, but I still have a ways to go. Hopefully it will be enough to get me to survive in academy, and even after academy I will continue to keep improving and staying healthy.

I took a physical recently for CDCR, passed it. Was pretty tough after you had to do the running with the weights for those who are familiar with the test.

I did a ride-along in Lancaster, CA and oh boy was it crazy. On a Monday night, nothing but call after call after call. Crazy town.

I have a tour of the Twin Tower facility coming up this weekend.

In the meantime I am trying to improve my cardio, I think that is my weakest point so far. Running has never been my strong point.


Any further advice will be greatly appreciated. I am very excited that I have made it to this point and I need to do everything in my power to continue on and one day hopefully be able to pin that LASD badge on a uniform and protect and serve.

[Ron-Solo]

Sounds like you are on the right track. Keep it up!

[retired]

Sounds like you are on the right track. Keep it up!

I have to ditto what Ron said. Good luck. Also, keep us informed as to when you are hired and when you graduate!