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gregthehand wrote:Have you thought about getting a reserve commision just so you can keep a badge?

The thought has crossed my mind...

Thanks guys.

I'm glad to have had the chance to try it out. I ended up with my old job back making considerably more money, and a much more agreeable schedule.

Well, I didn't make it as a police officer

Working deep nights on 12 hour shifts didn't agree with me or my family.

Cosmo 9 wrote:Well done Keith! I hope I don't see you in uniform any time soon

Thanks! I'll try to avoid you too... At least while in uniform

carlson1 wrote:

KRM45 wrote:I know this is an old thread, but I just thought I'd let you folks know I took (and passed) my TCLEOSE test yesterday!

We graduate from the Academy next week then start the real learning process.

WELL CONGRATULATIONS! I know you are glad to get TCLEOSE over and done with. I am going to send you a copy of my DL so you will remember I am one of the ones who prayed you through and I don't want a ticket

Thank you, sir!

CHL/LEO wrote:Congratulations on passing your TCLEOSE exam - lots of pressure is now off of you. Now on to Coppel and your field training - the real fun soon begins!

By the way, is Richard Zavala still the Academy Director at COG?

Thank you.

Yes, Mr. Zavala is still there.

I know this is an old thread, but I just thought I'd let you folks know I took (and passed) my TCLEOSE test yesterday!

We graduate from the Academy next week then start the real learning process.

Thanks for the encouragement!

carlson1 wrote:

KRM45 wrote:I start the Academy on Wed.

Where?
We will pray for you. Enjoy the Penal Code class.

Thanks Carl. I'll be at NTCOG in Arlington. It's a Regional Academy.

When I get done I'll be working for Coppell.

I start the Academy on Wed.

Well, I was given a conditional offer today. I still need to do a psychological exam and a polygraph.

If all goes well with those I begin the Police Academy on December 6th.

Thanks for the insight. TX, I appreciate your post. I know there are jobs at least as hazardus as law enforcement though.

I appreciate the comment on the military too. I've been out for 7 years, but after 9 years of service, I too have been temted to re-enlist. It's difficult to convince yourself that you met your obligation as an American when you turn on the news and hear about a few more kids dying over there almos daily. I ask myself sometimes whether my training, knowledge, or just presence could have saved even one of them...

I now have a wife and two kids that I need to think about, but I am still drawn to serve God, County and now Community. I've applied in the town I live in, and I've passed the written, fitness, and B-PAD. I have an oral board this week. Wish me luck.

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I know there are sever leo/former leo's on this site.

I have been considering becoming a leo, and I would like to hear some pros and cons to that choice of career.

Any insight would be appreciated.