Sept. 18th Academy is a GO!!!

[TheForceCHP]

Way to go! Post up when you get the letter.

When are you guys/gals planning on going up to the academy? I am thinking of driving up that friday and staying with family that live close by or staying at a hotel. I would love to have some type of meet the night before, sunday, where we can all meet each other. At the very least we should meet together that morning so we can go in knowing a couple of people.

Just my idea, as it gets closer maybe I will start a new topic on it.

[Dipmo]

What are those?

8 Count Body Builders
Start in a standing position and bend your knees and place your hands on the ground.
Extend your legs back into a push up position.
Bring your knees back in towards chest and stand back up.
This should be a continuous motion and be fluid.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art28998.asp

Check out crossfit.com and look up burpees. It's seems pretty comparable (minus the jump at the end).

These are both fun and challenging!

[TheForceCHP]

Well I got my letter in the mail today saying that I was accepted for the September 18th academy! I am so happy to have it as I deferred the last academy I figured that I would be one of the last people to get a letter for the next academy, guess I was wrong.





This post is for all people who get there letter. Whenever you get your letter post up so that we can have a running tally of who from this site is going.


Sept. 18th, confirmed going
TheForceCHP
CWMellow
Undertow999
UNICRON82

[CWMellow]

Rats you beat me to it, I got mine today also! I cant type fast when I'm this excited!

Congrats and see you in Septenber

[undertow999]

And I will see you there as well. I got my packet in the mail today also. I'm so excited I can hardly sit still enough to type this message.

See you guys on Sept 18th

[TheForceCHP]

Great job guys, I just updated the list

[TopDogg]

Congrates, I just returned from the Academy (Auto Theft Trng), last week and have to tell you that the dinners still SUCK. There was some green liquid on my meatloaf, LOL.
Enjoy.


:biggrin:

[23109]

What was for lunch?

GRAVY SIR !

What was for dinner?

GRAVY SIR !

[undertow999]

Great job guys, I just updated the list

what list may that be?

[TheForceCHP]

Great job guys, I just updated the list

what list may that be?

I am going to keep the first post updated with the list of everybody who is set for the Sept. academy.

[undertow999]

Right on, thats pretty cool.

[MasTiempo]

Dang, judging by CW's timeline, I'm about a month out, minimum. Congrats guys!

[Mac]

Congrats to all of you. Start working out now, and don't forget to bone up on your writing skills - far more Cadets flunk out because they can't write than because they can't run or do pushups! Make sure you have a firm grip on spelling, grammar and sentence structure before you report in.

[G-Man]

Congrats to all of you. Start working out now, and don't forget to bone up on your writing skills - far more Cadets flunk out because they can't write than because they can't run or do pushups! Make sure you have a firm grip on spelling, grammar and sentence structure before you report in.

ditto

[UNICRON82]

I just got my letter this past Wednesday. It pretty unbelievable I made it this far. Congrats and see you guys this September!:biggrin:

[Radar]

Congrats! If you haven't been preparing already, don't wait any more!!
-- Don't worry about hitting the weights, just eat right and RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN...
-- Circuit training with minimal rest in between exercises will help, too.
-- Also, mentally prepare yourself for the yelling and stress.
-- Brush up on your writing and spelling skills, as was mentioned.

You've all expressed a huge amount of interest and excitement. Remember, anything worth having is worth fighting for...

SEPTEMBER WILL BE HERE IN A HURRY!!! Good luck!!!!

[Fire1]

I second Radar on that. If you think you have run enough, think again and do another mile, this time faster. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.

[MicahJames]

You guys are so lucky. Great job getting through the process. Please keep us all updated. I have my second PAT/QAP week coming up. Congratulations to everyone that got accepted into September's class! :biggrin:

[undertow999]

thanks man.

[MasTiempo]

Well I got my letter in the mail today saying that I was accepted for the September 18th academy! I am so happy to have it as I deferred the last academy I figured that I would be one of the last people to get a letter for the next academy, guess I was wrong.





This post is for all people who get there letter. Whenever you get your letter post up so that we can have a running tally of who from this site is going.


Sept. 18th, confirmed going
TheForceCHP
CWMellow
Undertow999
UNICRON82

Add me to the list TheForceCHP! I got my packet today :biggrin: :biggrin:

[TheForceCHP]

Way to go! You are added.

... Looks like you can only go back an edit for a certain period of time. Here is the updated list in this post

Sept. 18th, confirmed going
TheForceCHP
CWMellow
Undertow999
UNICRON82
MasTiempo

[Dipmo]

Well I got my letter in the mail today saying that I was accepted for the September 18th academy! I am so happy to have it as I deferred the last academy I figured that I would be one of the last people to get a letter for the next academy, guess I was wrong.





This post is for all people who get there letter. Whenever you get your letter post up so that we can have a running tally of who from this site is going.


Sept. 18th, confirmed going
TheForceCHP
CWMellow
Undertow999
UNICRON82

Add me to the list TheForceCHP! I got my packet today :biggrin: :biggrin:

Wow, you got your packet fast. I just called and they said my case is "under review," and there may not be a decision until Monday. I've got a feeling I?m getting a thin letter...

[mremmaye]

Good luck to you all TheForceCHP, CWMellow, Undertow999, UNICRON82 & MasTiempo. Hopefully I will be joining you guys as well this September 18th!!

I recently completed my physical and I am waiting to hear when my oral psych. appointment will be, hopefully Im not waiting too long.

[MasTiempo]

Dipmo, when did you have your final interview? Your process is going faster than mine did. I had my QAP back in Sept of 2005!

Mremmaye, it only took a week or two for SPB to call to schedule the psych oral. Don't worry, it always happens when you least expect it. I was doing an overtime shift at work, in the middle of writing a parking ticket. Needless to say, it made my day:biggrin:

[Dipmo]

Dipmo, when did you have your final interview? Your process is going faster than mine did. I had my QAP back in Sept of 2005!

Mremmaye, it only took a week or two for SPB to call to schedule the psych oral. Don't worry, it always happens when you least expect it. I was doing an overtime shift at work, in the middle of writing a parking ticket. Needless to say, it made my day:biggrin:

I had my psych interview on 6/20, same as you. MY QAP was in January, but the background was quick. I'm hoping for the best, but I'm preparing mentally for the worst. It would be bad to get the thin letter and not even have considered the possibility that it might come.

Congrats to all that are confirmed to be on the way.

[mremmaye]

Dipmo, Why do you think you are gonna get the thin letter and not the academy package?

[Dipmo]

Dipmo, Why do you think you are gonna get the thin letter and not the academy package?

Well the doc. was very cold and I left the meeting not knowing how to feel. I know everyone else felt the same way when they left, it is probably just the waiting that is messing with my mind.

That and I'm trying to be mentally prepared either way.

[mremmaye]

I guess just prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Hopefully you will get the academy package and be joining the rest of them in September.

[TheForceCHP]

Don't worry Dipmo. Remember that though you have the doctor giving you the exam that it is the doctor in Sac. that makes the final decision

[Dipmo]

Don't worry Dipmo. Remember that though you have the doctor giving you the exam that it is the doctor in Sac. that makes the final decision

Well Force I guess you were right. I spoke to CHU today and the nice lady there told me that I had cleared psych and that I should be expecting an academy invite soon. All that worrying for nothing.

And speaking of worry, the real stress starts soon guys and gals. If anyone from our little (and growing fast) group here quits I'm gonna be real mad!

Good luck to those of you still waiting or at the end of your processes.

[Dipmo]

Way to go! Post up when you get the letter.

When are you guys/gals planning on going up to the academy? I am thinking of driving up that friday and staying with family that live close by or staying at a hotel. I would love to have some type of meet the night before, sunday, where we can all meet each other. At the very least we should meet together that morning so we can go in knowing a couple of people.

Just my idea, as it gets closer maybe I will start a new topic on it.

I was thinking the same thing about the morning of. We will get split up once there, but we could make our way from the parking lot as a team. I read on the CHP website that drill and ceremony is where we will start to see team work amongst the class. To heck with that, I say it starts right here, from reading the boot posts when Nellie and Res-Q went in to haircuts and shoe shines, teamwork happens before we even report in. Who says the internet is good for nothing?

[MasTiempo]

Hey TheForce, I'm planning on going up the day before to stay at a friend's place. I wouldn't mind meeting up the day before reporting. At least that way, even at the Starbucks, there'll be a familiar face. Let's work something out when it approaches.

[Dipmo]

Hey TheForce, I'm planning on going up the day before to stay at a friend's place. I wouldn't mind meeting up the day before reporting. At least that way, even at the Starbucks, there'll be a familiar face. Let's work something out when it approaches.

Letter is in hand and all required items have been faxed in; I'll see you guys there.

As for getting together the night before, I'm game (after all you have all passed the BG) as I?ll be staying the night in Sac the night before to avoid a 0400 rise and drive. I'll look forward to the thread on that when we get closer. I going running, talk at ya later

[nobody33]

I recieved my offer/packet as well. It came the same week as an offcer for the July academy with a city PD. I decided to go with the PD, and I put in an inactive waiver for the CHP. CHP's a good agency, I just don't think it's where I will be happiest. Good luck everyone!

[pupdog]

And again, I wait. I'm used to it by now. Finished background, did medical. I got a phone call for psych wanting to schedule it for a day I could NOT POSSIBLY go (lonely at the top, being manager of an itty bitty nobody for backup business!)...and it was one of those (for my schedule at least) be there yesterday appointments. More time than I'm comfy with has passed since then, and I REALLY hope that wasn't some sort of test. Hopefully SPB would see that I'm simply a VERY dedicated employee. What would I do, leave the place closed during a busy holiday day & 4 out of state under 18 cricket teams in limbo (no, I don't expect anyone to understand that...quirky is the job at the ancient vino-ry!)????? I think Dipmo taught a good lesson...don't get so jacked up that you don't expect the thin envelope!

If I make it...I'm in the night before. I'm not accepted yet, but I've already told my cousin in Davis that I'll be sofa surfing the night before, and he'll probably see me on several wednesdays for 27 weeks following! ALL tentative; not counting chickens before they hatch!

[TheForceCHP]

Pupdog, I know that you will get the call soon!

Dipmo, way to go!

This is the updated list, let me know if I am missing anybody

Sept. 18th, confirmed going
TheForceCHP
CWMellow
Undertow999
UNICRON82
MasTiempo
Dipmo

[undertow999]

I am all for meeting up the day before the Academy or something. I will probablly be up in Sac the Friday before the Academy, crashin at the parents house.

[MasTiempo]

Of the guys who are going, can we add which division we'll be coming from? I'm out of Border Division

[Dipmo]

Of the guys who are going, can we add which division we'll be coming from? I'm out of Border Division

Central Division here.

[TheForceCHP]

Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central

[undertow999]

Border Division

[UNICRON82]

...VALLEY DIVISION

[undertow999]

...VALLEY DIVISION

At least you will be close to home for the weekends. My parents live in South Sac & I am from Sacramento so I'm lookin forward to that as well. What High School did you go to?

[MicahJames]

Im trying to expedite my PHS right now. There's a shimmer of hope they will throw me in Sep. class. :razz:

[Lovetoscratch]

Good news, SPB just called to schedule my Psych. Interview on July 18,2006... Hopefully i'll be in with the rest of you.......

[Fire1]

Congrats to all of you. As happy as you are to be going, you now know that you have no excuse for ariving at academy not physically prepared. As you know, of the class before you, only 10% of cadets were able to keep up with the PT staff on thier first session. Do not think that if you can do the minimum recomended (3 sets of 25 whatever) that you are prepared enough. You will not be. Take it to the next level. Work up to a couple hundred pushups, 75 nose-in-the-ring pushups, 100-200 situps, 30 bend and thrusts( still in sets, but mixed up back to back with no rest break in between, for a solid 25 minutes), then go out and do a 2-3 mile run (at a 7 min pace). If you can do this, then your time there will start out much easier.

Best luck to all of you (and those who are still waiting for their letters). Stay motivated.

[G-Man]

don't forget to work on 8 count bodybuilders...those suck! i have been trying to do them everyother day, and I still can't do them without getting tripped up =P

[FastbackJack]

What are those?

[TheForceCHP]

Yah, I have no idea what those are

[CWMellow]

Central

[Dipmo]

Congrats to all of you. As happy as you are to be going, you now know that you have no excuse for ariving at academy not physically prepared. As you know, of the class before you, only 10% of cadets were able to keep up with the PT staff on thier first session. Do not think that if you can do the minimum recomended (3 sets of 25 whatever) that you are prepared enough. You will not be. Take it to the next level. Work up to a couple hundred pushups, 75 nose-in-the-ring pushups, 100-200 situps, 30 bend and thrusts( still in sets, but mixed up back to back with no rest break in between, for a solid 25 minutes), then go out and do a 2-3 mile run (at a 7 min pace). If you can do this, then your time there will start out much easier.

Best luck to all of you (and those who are still waiting for their letters). Stay motivated.

Are the sit ups, push ups etc, broken into sets, or is that just the bend and thrusts.

I'm getting better, but still have a long way to go. Today I did 130, push ups, 130 sit ups, 130 dips, and 130 leg lifts (in sets total about 17 minutes) then went and ran 4 miles at a 8.5 minute per mile pace (I had a nasty side stitch for the first two miles as I chugged a quarter bottle of water after the workout and right before the run).

Only nine weeks to go, time to step it up guys and gals?

[TheForceCHP]

Ok, I know what the body builders are. Dipmo, looks like you are doing pretty good on the workout! I am not at that level though I hope to be their soon.







Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow - Central
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central

[FastbackJack]

What are those?

8 Count Body Builders
Start in a standing position and bend your knees and place your hands on the ground.
Extend your legs back into a push up position.
Bring your knees back in towards chest and stand back up.
This should be a continuous motion and be fluid.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art28998.asp

Check out crossfit.com and look up burpees. It's seems pretty comparable (minus the jump at the end).

These are both fun and challenging!


Thanks!

[Fire1]

Everthing is in sets, but may not be in the order you want. Do 30 pushup, then 20 mountain climbers, 20 nose in the rings, another 20 pushups, 40 leg lifts, 30 situps, then do it all over again, without stopping to rest. Ditmo, sounds like you are well on your way. just keep it up.

[Mac]

The list grows longer and longer - Congrats to all of you! Prepare yourself now for the fact that it's difficult both physically AND mentally - and it's that way for a purpose. For most of you, you're going to work harder than you've ever worked in your life, and endure more discipline than you have ever imagined. With that said, many before you have made it through (over 18,000 at last count), so there's no reason that any of you should quit. You have plenty of time to prepare yourselves - toughen up and be ready!

[SB 405]

Man what a video. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what cadets went through,but boy was I wrong. After watching that all I can say is good luck to all come September. I saw ResQ's name on the end credits but since I don't know him by sight can anyone tell me if he was in the video...or Nellie?

[makakona]

yes, nellie and res-q are both in the video. i imagine you could probably pick out every ctc iv-05'er, if you tried. nellie has more shots, i think, but the guy who organized most of the video was in nellie's company... their company has far more air time than the other, haha.

[SB 405]

Can you tell me where in the video they appear? Just please don't tell that's one of them driving the unit that rear ends the other unit:lol:

[makakona]

i could, but then i'd have to kill you! if they want to be pointed out, that's for them to do. i'm personally uncomfortable with it even being up on the 'net with full names, but no one asked me! :smile:

[Radar]

The list grows longer and longer - Congrats to all of you! Prepare yourself now for the fact that it's difficult both physically AND mentally - and it's that way for a purpose. For most of you, you're going to work harder than you've ever worked in your life, and endure more discipline than you have ever imagined. With that said, many before you have made it through (over 18,000 at last count), so there's no reason that any of you should quit. You have plenty of time to prepare yourselves - toughen up and be ready!

Remember this post from Res-Q?? A very appropriate summarization of what's ahead...
http://www.chpforums.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=1012

[G-Man]

What are those?

8 Count Body Builders
Start in a standing position and bend your knees and place your hands on the ground.
Extend your legs back into a push up position.
Bring your knees back in towards chest and stand back up.
This should be a continuous motion and be fluid.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art28998.asp

Check out crossfit.com and look up burpees. It's seems pretty comparable (minus the jump at the end).

These are both fun and challenging!


Thanks!

almost. once you kick your legs out into the push up position, you separate your feet, then you bring them back together (into the push-up position), then do a push-up then bring your legs into your chest and stand up. repeat 100+ times. or if you are anything like me... about 20 times then start falling all over the place:lol:

[undertow999]

Man, that video gave me chills. I think I need to kick my training up a couple notches. But I am more excited then ever about going to the Academy now.:smile:

[dw]

Can you tell me where in the video they appear? Just please don't tell that's one of them driving the unit that rear ends the other unit:lol:

I just watched it twice in slow motion and they didn't hit. Looks like they did it just they way they were supposed to. :cool:

[makakona]

Can you tell me where in the video they appear? Just please don't tell that's one of them driving the unit that rear ends the other unit:lol:

I just watched it twice in slow motion and they didn't hit. Looks like they did it just they way they were supposed to. :cool:
oh, he hit alright!!! they made him do his own accident investigation. :D

[Nellie]

Can you tell me where in the video they appear? Just please don't tell that's one of them driving the unit that rear ends the other unit:lol:

I'm the one during graduation kissing my mother-in-law on the cheek...and shooting the metal targets with the pistol.

[dw]

Can you tell me where in the video they appear? Just please don't tell that's one of them driving the unit that rear ends the other unit:lol:

I just watched it twice in slow motion and they didn't hit. Looks like they did it just they way they were supposed to. :cool:
oh, he hit alright!!! they made him do his own accident investigation. :D

Wow... I've watched it in slow-motion four times now and it still looks like there is a gap to me. Oh well.

[makakona]

okay, i was corrected... he only had to write the face pages. :smile: i wish i could remember what edit is on the video y'all have seen (there are a few versions out there). at least the full version shows the instructor shaking his head, the driver looking sheepish, and the points of rest being marked. the full dvd also has still pictures that show the vehicles.

that dvd is so neat. when we watched it at the party, i finally felt like i had some insight as to what my best friend had been through while we were apart. it gave me such a sense of pride in and for my husband that it brought tears to my eyes. i remember looking at another wife at the table, who also had tears in her eyes, and thinking i wasn't alone... until she said the video made her feel scared. i was so perplexed by that!

[undertow999]

Does anyone know if they put this sort of thing together for every academy class, or was it just for this class? It would be awesome to have some sort of documentation like this video.

[flickster]

Hi guys,

I heard that Sept 18th class is full with 180 applicant. Does anyone know if that 180 people include people still waiting for final letter from SPB?

Thanks

[makakona]

nope, just an individual class thing. find someone in your class who has a relative who's handy with the software and recruit 'em! the state does give you a vhs of the graduation, though, along with a 4"x6" of you shaking the comish's hand. the letter they enclose is comical. "as a token of our appreciation, please accept this picture..." the letter was wadded up in the envelope with the vhs. oh, well!

i'm glad we got the pic, though, as most of my graduation pics didn't turn out and one roll of film was lost. my husband's picture was promptly framed and sits next to his dad's flag that was presented by the chp at the funeral and the last chp picture taken of dad, downtown san diego at christmas. :*)

[Lovetoscratch]

Hey Flickster, who told you that info. I hope not, cause I'm scheduled my psych. interview tommorrow.......I wanna to go Sept. 18..

[flickster]

Hey Flickster, who told you that info. I hope not, cause I'm scheduled my psych. interview tommorrow.......I wanna to go Sept. 18..

Yeah, my friend is going through the background now and he had orientation last friday, and that's what CHP told them. So I am not sure if those 180 are people who finished background or finish the whole process. But what CHP told my friend is a fact.

Also I heard that if everything is done by Aug 18th, you will go to sept 18 class... but not sure about that either.

[SB 405]

Can you tell me where in the video they appear? Just please don't tell that's one of them driving the unit that rear ends the other unit:lol:

I just watched it twice in slow motion and they didn't hit. Looks like they did it just they way they were supposed to. :cool:
oh, he hit alright!!! they made him do his own accident investigation. :D

Wow... I've watched it in slow-motion four times now and it still looks like there is a gap to me. Oh well.

It wasn't so much that I could see the cars tap each as much as I could hear a little thud as the second car came to a stop.

[dw]

Hi guys,

I heard that Sept 18th class is full with 180 applicant. Does anyone know if that 180 people include people still waiting for final letter from SPB?

Thanks

I very much doubt that is accurate.

[CadetCandidate]

This is my first post & I am happy to come accross this forum because it has been very insightful onto somethings to expect when attending the academy. I am also, as many of you are, in the process of attempting to become a cadet for the CHP. I have undergone many of the examinations & have made it all the way to the medical exam. As long as everything goes well there then off to the Psych evaluation. I just wanted to introduce myself & say good luck to everyone else undergoing the hiring process & to those who have already been accepted. I hope to see you all there in the upcoming academy!!!

[Mac]

Welcome aboard, CadetCandidate. There is a lot of useful information here - be sure to learn about the "Search" function, as you can turn up a lot of good questions that have already been answered in great detail. Good luck to you.

[4runner]

I just got my letter on monday for the september class also; Im exited!

[TheForceCHP]

Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow - Central
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central
Mahmood

[K-Lo]

Well I was hoping for a September invitation but I am on hold due to a medical issue that the SPB doctor found in my X-Rays. I have to get additional X-Rays done. This could possibly DQ me for good. :sad:

So Just hoping and praying for the best. I'll let you guys know what happens.

Congrats to the rest of you who have made it into the September class. :biggrin:

[MicahJames]

Well I was hoping for a September invitation but I am on hold due to a medical issue that the SPB doctor found in my X-Rays. I have to get additional X-Rays done. This could possibly DQ me for good. :sad:

So Just hoping and praying for the best. I'll let you guys know what happens.

Congrats to the rest of you who have made it into the September class. :biggrin:

Sorry to hear about the hold up.

If you don't mind my asking, what did they find that is of concern? I sprained my wrist a few weeks ago and im trying to keep it well as much as possible. Just curious how minor or major of health issues they're looking for.

[MasTiempo]

Well I was hoping for a September invitation but I am on hold due to a medical issue that the SPB doctor found in my X-Rays. I have to get additional X-Rays done. This could possibly DQ me for good. :sad:

So Just hoping and praying for the best. I'll let you guys know what happens.

Congrats to the rest of you who have made it into the September class. :biggrin:

Hopefully it's not bad enough for a DQ-for-good. Better to find out about health problems sooner than later! Best of luck, KLo

[23109]

Well I was hoping for a September invitation but I am on hold due to a medical issue that the SPB doctor found in my X-Rays. I have to get additional X-Rays done. This could possibly DQ me for good. :sad:

So Just hoping and praying for the best. I'll let you guys know what happens.

Congrats to the rest of you who have made it into the September class. :biggrin:

Sorry to hear about the hold up.

If you don't mind my asking, what did they find that is of concern? I sprained my wrist a few weeks ago and im trying to keep it well as much as possible. Just curious how minor or major of health issues they're looking for.

I wouldn't worry about a sprained wrist. I had a pulled groin muscle when I went in for my medical and passed it. =P Made the running in place part a little difficult though !

[TheForceCHP]

Well I was hoping for a September invitation but I am on hold due to a medical issue that the SPB doctor found in my X-Rays. I have to get additional X-Rays done. This could possibly DQ me for good. :sad:

So Just hoping and praying for the best. I'll let you guys know what happens.

Congrats to the rest of you who have made it into the September class. :biggrin:

Sorry to hear about the hold up.

If you don't mind my asking, what did they find that is of concern? I sprained my wrist a few weeks ago and im trying to keep it well as much as possible. Just curious how minor or major of health issues they're looking for.


I also sprained my wrist recently. I went to the doctor after about two days just because I wanted any advice that he could give me on making it better, every second with it hurting would make the academy that much harder. I have laid off on it and currently it feels fine though I am going to give it some more time just to make sure it is a 100% before I start going 100% again.

Good luck with the X-Rays!!!

[godinez90]

Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow - Central
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central
Mahmood

COUNT ME IN. GODINEZ90 - CENTRAL DIVISION - MADERA,CA

VERY GOOD IDEA FOR ALL OF US TO TRY TO MEET THE DAY BEFORE.

[TheForceCHP]

Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow - Central
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central
Mahmood
godinez90 - Central


godinez, lay off on the caps a little;)


It has been suggested that we keep our meeting spot off of the boards as staff from the academy might be trying to check to check us out there. The same has also been said about not showing up at Starbuck's the next morning(just was suggested by a person). Let me know what you guys think. I have an idea on how to set everything up if need be.

[MasTiempo]

that person was me! :smile: you know people are going to be at that starbucks if it's the closest coffee place. Let's set up that meet for the evening before.

[DESERT RAT]

Cool, you guys/girls are pretty paranoid! Thats a good thing. PM one another and try and stay at the same Hotel. That way you dont have to meet at StarBucks the morning of.

[Dipmo]

Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow - Central
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central
Mahmood
godinez90 - Central


godinez, lay off on the caps a little;)


It has been suggested that we keep our meeting spot off of the boards as staff from the academy might be trying to check to check us out there. The same has also been said about not showing up at Starbuck's the next morning(just was suggested by a person). Let me know what you guys think. I have an idea on how to set everything up if need be.

Force,
I sent you a PM, I agree that this should be done under the radar.

[TheForceCHP]

Cool, you guys/girls are pretty paranoid! Thats a good thing. PM one another and try and stay at the same Hotel. That way you dont have to meet at StarBucks the morning of.

[looks over shoulder] I won't let them get me before it is time[/hopes it is safe]:lol:

Yah, as it gets a little closer we can try setting all of that up. Does anybody know if the hotels fill up quick/know of a good one to stay at? [PM me if you know of a good one, that way we keep our final decision off of the net]

[snowdog]

Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow - Central
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central
Mahmood
godinez90 - Central


godinez, lay off on the caps a little;)


It has been suggested that we keep our meeting spot off of the boards as staff from the academy might be trying to check to check us out there. The same has also been said about not showing up at Starbuck's the next morning(just was suggested by a person). Let me know what you guys think. I have an idea on how to set everything up if need be.

Force,
I sent you a PM, I agree that this should be done under the radar.


I think it's a little late for that. Not even there yet and already trying to outsmart the staff. Do you really think the Academy staff has nothing better to do than spy on you on the morning you show up? What do you plan on doing there? Make up secret signals so nobody knows what you're saying to each other? How about this: Show up prepared with a bit more maturity. Nothing wrong with meeting at Starbucks or anywhere else,,, just act like adults.
Tick, tock, tick, tock,,,,,,, Sept 18 is almost here.

[TheForceCHP]

Snowdog, you are an officer and I completely respect your opinion, but the maturity line was unfounded. The advice of not showing up at Starbuck's and other advice was given by recent cadet's and officers.

[snowdog]

Snowdog, you are an officer and I completely respect your opinion, but the maturity line was unfounded. The advice of not showing up at Starbuck's and other advice was given by recent cadet's and officers.

Wasn't said to offend anyone, just to help you all get your mind in the right place. If that little comment offended you, September 18 is going to be the begining of a very long 27 weeks for you. Read the post again in about 10 years, after you have some time under your belt, and I think you'll have a different perspective of what the post turned in to. FYI, the officers hanging out at Starbucks on Monday mornings are primarily guys/gals who are headed to the Academy for some type of training, and we delay our arrival at the Academy as long as we can because there is no joy in going back. Also, we need to fill up on the caffeine because we know it's gonna be a very long day.
Good Luck to all of you! Don't let the attrition repeat itself in the same numbers as the last group.

[Dipmo]

Sept. 18th, confirmed going and the division that they are out of
TheForceCHP - Southern
CWMellow - Central
Undertow999 - Border
UNICRON82 - Valley
MasTiempo - Border
Dipmo - Central
Mahmood
godinez90 - Central


godinez, lay off on the caps a little;)


It has been suggested that we keep our meeting spot off of the boards as staff from the academy might be trying to check to check us out there. The same has also been said about not showing up at Starbuck's the next morning(just was suggested by a person). Let me know what you guys think. I have an idea on how to set everything up if need be.

Force,
I sent you a PM, I agree that this should be done under the radar.


I think it's a little late for that. Not even there yet and already trying to outsmart the staff. Do you really think the Academy staff has nothing better to do than spy on you on the morning you show up? What do you plan on doing there? Make up secret signals so nobody knows what you're saying to each other? How about this: Show up prepared with a bit more maturity. Nothing wrong with meeting at Starbucks or anywhere else,,, just act like adults.
Tick, tock, tick, tock,,,,,,, Sept 18 is almost here.

This board has been somewhat of a humbling experience for me as of late (I?ve had a few brain toots and to the group I apologize, no excuses, it just won?t happen again).

Snowdog, thank you for the perspective, your point is well taken and applied. I never looked at it as trying to outsmart the staff, but I sure can see how it would be taken that way. I simply thought we were doing the right thing based on some posts from officers on this board.

Again, sorry for my recent spat of arrogance and attitude and thank you to those that have pointed it out so that I could realize it and correct it.

[Fire1]

The bigest thing any of you can do is make the mental preparation not to quit. You all can meet at Starbucks, jack in the box, or wherever- it wont matter 10 minutes after report time. You will have forgotten you all even met up. Don't be the person who gets up and walks out after only being at the academy for 3 hours (or 3 days or 3 weeks). Work out till you think you are going to puke, then shake it off and go for a run. Just know in your heart that you all have spent at least 6 months preparing for this and nothing will make you think twice about leaving it. Stay motivated and don't give up.

[pupdog]

I don't know if ForceCHP is still around keeping this list, but if you are, ADD ME!!! I'M IN!!!
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[Dipmo]

I don't know if ForceCHP is still around keeping this list, but if you are, ADD ME!!! I'M IN!!!
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Very cool! Congrats to you.

[SB 405]

Great news pup....best of luck.

[dlg2k6]

Great news! Congratulations pupdog! How long ago was your psych evaluation?

[MicahJames]

I don't know if ForceCHP is still around keeping this list, but if you are, ADD ME!!! I'M IN!!!
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CONGRATS :smile:

[pupdog]

I knew somebldy would ask about psych...I thought it was on the 12th, but double-checking the calender, it was the 19th. Which puts me on the edge of my seat about those around here who had theirs on the 12th!

Thanks everyone...can't tell you what it means...seems last weekend was one death too many, and my family has pulled their support, telling me I ought to get a degree in enology because making wine is safer & I already know the business. OUCH!!!

[flickster]

I am also in for Sept 18th class !!!

I still can't believe it. I guess when I get screamed in the face on Sept 18th morning... it will hit me then.

Flickster - Southern Div.

[MicahJames]

UGH, I am so jealous of all of you!!! LOL. Well done though, just by keeping in contact with most of you, I know you all more then deserve it!

Again, congrats. I hope some of you manage to keep us all updated over here. People like myself would love to know how it's all going.

GOOD JOB :!:

[undertow999]

I knew somebldy would ask about psych...I thought it was on the 12th, but double-checking the calender, it was the 19th. Which puts me on the edge of my seat about those around here who had theirs on the 12th!

Thanks everyone...can't tell you what it means...seems last weekend was one death too many, and my family has pulled their support, telling me I ought to get a degree in enology because making wine is safer & I already know the business. OUCH!!!

Congrats Pupdog. Last I spoke with you, both of us were hung up in Backgrounds. Glad to hear everything came through for you, and I look forward to meeting you in Sept. I can relate with you about some family members being not so encouraging at this point. I know they all mean well, and they are just worried about my safety, but I continue to tell them that I will be getting the best training in the country. But it does seem that whenever an officer dies, people start to second guess this line of work. I am fully aware that I may lose my life in this profession, but life isnt guarenteed no matter what your profession. You never know when your life may end, and I am not gonna go against my dreams of being a CHP officer because of the risk I may die. Sorry for the small rant. Anyways congrats and see ya on the 18th.

[lilnardey]

But it does seem that whenever an officer dies, people start to second guess this line of work. I am fully aware that I may lose my life in this profession, but life isnt guarenteed no matter what your profession. You never know when your life may end, and I am not gonna go against my dreams of being a CHP officer because of the risk I may die.

Well said. Congrats to all going in September!

[dlg2k6]

Hey Flickster, I missed your post. Congratulations to you also!

[Wood19]

5 WEEKS UNTILL SEPTEMBER 18! You know what that means? 32 WEEKS UNTIL GRADUATION! Good luck to those of you attending the academy. Start running! and don't quit. Good luck!

[WannaBeaChippie]

I just want to say to all attending the academy in September, Good Luck and I hope you all do very well. I was reading a book that showed EVERY YEAR over 580,000 people apply to the CHP, and only around 508 and people get accepted and graduate the academy. What you guys are getting is a real honor, and I hope everything you have been through thus far will pay off big time. Good Luck again guys and gals.

[platinumrun]

Hey everybody,

I received my invite letter this morning for the 09/18 class. I?m so excited. But does every invitation start off with the disclaimer, ?Please be aware that a major portion of your background investigation is not completed, you may be subject to termination from the Academy should any adverse information be received.?

That statement makes me a bit hesitant to celebrate.

[makakona]

i just checked my husband's letter and you can rest easy (unless there's another reason not to!), it's standard. my husband's background was squeaky clean and it was in his letter, so i can only assume it's in everyone's.

my husband got that letter ten months ago and is getting ready to wrap up break-in... man, what a ride!!! i'm excited for all of you new guys going in next month!

[platinumrun]

Thanks for checking your husband?s letter Makakona. It?s really cool you went to all that trouble for me. :smile:

[CWMellow]

Yup mine said the same thing. I believe that it is just a cover just in case something ugly presents itself after the letter has been sent to you.

[CWMellow]

oops forgot to say congrats and I'll see you in September.

Remember there is less than one month left to not shave and sleep in! :shock:

[pupdog]

Sleep in??? You mean you aern't adjusting by getting up at 4am yet?

So, how often does it happen that someone fails backgrounds after they atart the academy? A few years agot I read a book called The making of a cop about NYPD's academy. The academy staff constantly hung that over the applicants, and in one part pulled a few out of class to gove the impression that they were DQ'd because of the ongoing backgrounds, but it was all just a 'stress' scenario in the end! How...twisted!

That date is getting near SO FAST, and I've really done it now...I always knew I was destined to suffer during PT, and to seal my fate, last week I aquired a pinched nerve in the neck. My chiropractor/sports med guy did massive work on it (ems machine is my new happy place!!!) because of last thrusday's plans to get my rear up Half Dome (I'm TERRIFIED of heights, and I just felt such unreasonable fears should be dealt with BEFORE the academy). Luckily I was too scared to realize how much pain I was in, but I'm paying for it DEARLY now.

[CWMellow]

I think I may get more sleep in the academy than I do now. I drive a tow truck on call 24hrs a day and we work out of 3 CHP areas and the Sheriffs Office. So there is many a night that I only get an hour or two of sleep before going to work at 8am and starting all over again. I live at the coffee maker on those days :cool:

I hope your neck will not be an issue for the academy, that would just be one more thing on your plate to worry about

[23112]

Congrats to everyone who made it into the September Academy! Work hard and it'll be over before you know it.

[dk5]

Hey all. Add me to the list. Just got my packet yesterday for sept 18th! Congrats to the others also. :smile:

[BigT649]

I got the letter last Thurs. Been getting all of the home front stuff in order over the past week. Can't wait to meet all of you in person. To all of the folks that have contributed to providing the invaluable information to this forum...THANK YOU!!!

[CHP 11-99]

Who is from the Golden Gate Division? It seems like other division are faster with the process.

[pupdog]

I'm Golden Gate. Tested there, but live in the far north reaches of Coastal.

[platinumrun]

I am in the Golden Gate area as well. I took the written in January and received my letter August 19h. Eight months is pretty fast compared to some of the stories I?ve heard.

[NorCal-Soon2BCHP]

Ah! What a neat forum. A CHP friend informed me of it, I'm glad I checked it out & signed up. So it seems that I'm the only one on the list coming down from the Northern Division? Hmm, ya'll are in for a real treat.. "haha, just kidding." I hope to see you guys there before we go in, it would be nice to get to know a few people before entering. See ya soon!

[BigT649]

Nor-Cal, I also hail from Northern Division. Congrats and see you there!

[NorCal-Soon2BCHP]

Hi BigT, I hope to see you there too... Which makes me wonder how we're all going to meet once we get there. Is someone going to have a big 30 inch sign saying "CHPForum Members Here" "Haha, I can see it now, we'll be walking around like we're protesting something with a bunch of big bright signs." :lol:

[G-Man]

Congrats to everyone who made it into the September Academy! Work hard and it'll be over before you know it.

just praise the lord 23112 isnt there to PT you guys, he is a PT machine! (or so i heard from Co. B)

[23112]

Congrats to everyone who made it into the September Academy! Work hard and it'll be over before you know it.

just praise the lord 23112 isnt there to PT you guys, he is a PT machine! (or so i heard from Co. B)

LOL, G-Man! A highlight of my Academy experience!

Keep those Corvette owners quaking in their boots, my brother!

Cavs rule!

:biggrin:

[Tom]

Congrats to everyone who made it into the September Academy! Work hard and it'll be over before you know it.

just praise the lord 23112 isnt there to PT you guys, he is a PT machine! (or so i heard from Co. B)

There is a new PT Sergeant reporting next week, just in time for the new class. You guys will become familiar with the former PT staff Officer turned Sergeant. Have fun and good luck!

Tom

[Officer_Grady]

where'd the old PT sgt go? Shifted to another academy job? I like the guy.

[23109]

Transfered to the North Sac office I believe.

[G-Man]

who is the new PT Sergeant?

[dlg2k6]

Man what a video. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what cadets went through,but boy was I wrong. After watching that all I can say is good luck to all come September. I saw ResQ's name on the end credits but since I don't know him by sight can anyone tell me if he was in the video...or Nellie?

What video are you guys referring to here? I would like to watch this.

[G-Man]

Man what a video. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what cadets went through,but boy was I wrong. After watching that all I can say is good luck to all come September. I saw ResQ's name on the end credits but since I don't know him by sight can anyone tell me if he was in the video...or Nellie?

What video are you guys referring to here? I would like to watch this.

the video is no longer posted.

[chico.medic]

G-Man......Did the brass shoot it down? Divulge too much info? I thought it was a good video.