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Soon2BCHP
11-30-1999, 12:00 AM
Hey (FI09), i'll grant you your wish and stay out of your buisness,like I said, I knew I was wasting my time. Well, I got my A watch set up for this Thursday and hope all goes well. I would like to see what the majority of call are during these hours in San Diego. Lates, Ray
Dont even stress it bro. He'll never get there. Lemme know how it goes for ya down in Diego bro. I'm gonna go get set up w/San Berdu and Rancho for a more rural look into it. Hopefully you get to see something exiting!
I went on a ride along this morning (A watch) with an Officer out of the Santa Fe Springs office. It was cool. I liked it. The Officer had me write a lot of tickets. For a while we were sitting at the bottom of a hill in a construction zone. That was like shooting fish in a barrel. The Officer I was with was a neat guy, and I liked that he was really just a regular Joe. He wasn't superman, or Officer Ball-Buster or anything, just a regular guy patroling the road.
Soon2BCHP
12-25-2005, 11:23 AM
How long does it usually take before they call you to do RA? I signed up a lil over 3 weeks ago and still havent heard anything. Just curious about it... Thanks in advance fellas
Signed up? Not sure what you mean. If you're in the hiring process, most offices will set you up immediately.
Soon2BCHP
12-25-2005, 01:44 PM
Signed up? Not sure what you mean. If you're in the hiring process, most offices will set you up immediately.
Well I went into the Riverside station and filled out a sheet w/my info what shift I wanted, they made copies of my letter I got for my PAT and said that after they did a driving and criminal check they would contact me...that was 3 weeks ago...Should I check up on it??
Signed up? Not sure what you mean. If you're in the hiring process, most offices will set you up immediately.
Well I went into the Riverside station and filled out a sheet w/my info what shift I wanted, they made copies of my letter I got for my PAT and said that after they did a driving and criminal check they would contact me...that was 3 weeks ago...Should I check up on it??
Hmmmm... I'm not familiar with what they do down there and how long it should take. Anyone?
redhead
12-25-2005, 02:57 PM
Agree with DW.
I have been out with SJ twice and RWC twice.
Both times, I called the office, and told whomever answered the reason for the call and they put me thorugh to the person I needed to talk to. Then and there the date was set and the watch was set.
Soon2BCHP
12-25-2005, 03:03 PM
Agree with DW.
I have been out with SJ twice and RWC twice.
Both times, I called the office, and told whomever answered the reason for the call and they put me thorugh to the person I needed to talk to. Then and there the date was set and the watch was set.
K then on Monday I will call the office and see whats up. Maybe set a date. Thanks fellas.
lomotor
12-25-2005, 04:42 PM
When you call ask to speak to a Sergeant. If you tell them that you are in the process, most of the time they will set it up for you.
Soon2BCHP
12-25-2005, 04:59 PM
When you call ask to speak to a Sergeant. If you tell them that you are in the process, most of the time they will set it up for you.
Thank you very much lomotor I will do that tomorrow
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
12-25-2005, 06:04 PM
I would love to do a ride along but I am not in the hiring process because I want to finish college first which will be in less then a year. I already got my application and started training but I want to go on a ride along to see what I am getting my self into.
bcjack
12-25-2005, 06:23 PM
Do you have to be in the hiring process to do a ride along? I have asked several times here at our local office and they have said NO ride alongs...for anyone...:confused:
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
12-25-2005, 06:28 PM
Wow, looks like they aren't a bunch of happy campers.
lomotor
12-25-2005, 06:58 PM
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol:
It's a good idea to do a ride along to see if this is something that you really want to do. I admire you for wanting to finish college first. You have to remember that you are applying witht the State and it takes time to go through the whole process. I would suggest that you do go on a ride along and open yourself up to your new career.
lomotor
12-25-2005, 07:00 PM
BCjack:
No you don't have to be in the hiring process to do a ride along. If you really are interested, give the local office a call and state your intrest and would like to see what this is all about. Good luck!!
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
12-25-2005, 07:05 PM
The thing is I turn 20 in April and I will graduate with a BS in Feburary 2007. So this means I would graduate with a BS by the time I am almost 21. I know you have to be at least 20 to apply. So I was just going to apply when I graduate.
I went down to the West Valley division and they would not let me go on a ride along. They said I needed to be in the hiring process.
Soon,
When I did my first RA with San Bernardino, I went to the office. They asked if I was in the process. I showed them the letter stating that I was. The desk officer took a copy of my DL and asked me what day I wanted. I was in and out in 15 minutes.
I scheduled my 2nd RA with Rancho Cucamonga with an officer there over the phone. He called me back a day or so later and asked when I wanted to do the RA. I gave him a date and he scheduled it.
I never had to wait for an RA to be scheduled. I suppose each office is different. I was hoping to do a 3rd RA with Riverside soon. Good luck on getting yours scheduled soon.
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
12-26-2005, 10:55 AM
If anyone knows a office that will do it without the paper showing I am in the process, please let me know.
Soon2BCHP
12-26-2005, 01:39 PM
Soon,
When I did my first RA with San Bernardino, I went to the office. They asked if I was in the process. I showed them the letter stating that I was. The desk officer took a copy of my DL and asked me what day I wanted. I was in and out in 15 minutes.
I scheduled my 2nd RA with Rancho Cucamonga with an officer there over the phone. He called me back a day or so later and asked when I wanted to do the RA. I gave him a date and he scheduled it.
I never had to wait for an RA to be scheduled. I suppose each office is different. I was hoping to do a 3rd RA with Riverside soon. Good luck on getting yours scheduled soon.
Cool bro. Then I will call the office tomorrow cuz they are closed today. I've been waiting 3 weeks and nothing. So I shall do that. Thanks bro.
Do you have to be in the hiring process to do a ride along? I have asked several times here at our local office and they have said NO ride alongs...for anyone...:confused:
To clarify here, ride-alongs are up to the Area Commander. In all cases I'm aware of, you must demonstrate a need / valid reason to go on a ride-along. Being in public safety, bcjack, I'd think you could sell yourself. We usually don't provide a ride along to "joe blow" off the street who wants to see what we do.
bcjack
12-26-2005, 06:58 PM
Thanks dw...We have a new Commander here, sooooo, as soon as he gets back from vacation, I check with him...:smile:
Thanks dw...We have a new Commander here, sooooo, as soon as he gets back from vacation, I check with him...:smile:
You'll want to talk to the on-duty Sergeant, the Commander just gives the okay. Or better yet, maybe talk to one of our guys when you're working with us at an incident.
bcjack
12-26-2005, 07:15 PM
Thanks dw...Last time I asked, the basic story was no because we "Are driving at high speed so much it is just too much liability". We'll see what happens next week.
Soon2BCHP
12-26-2005, 08:32 PM
Now when you go on a RA what should you wear? Bring?
bcjack
12-26-2005, 09:52 PM
Good question...If you have a CCW should/can you carry???
Good question...If you have a CCW should/can you carry???
No....bad idea on several levels. Just wear appropriate civilian clothing, and don't bring any police regalia with you (flashlights, posse box, etc.). Showing up looking like you're ready to "work" will immediately brand you as a serious "wannabe". We once had one of our own dispatchers show up for a ride-along wearing a CHP polo shirt, basketweave belt with a flashlight ring, buck knife case, radio clip, 3-cell Mag-Lite, etc. My partner and I just rolled our eyes and told him to get in the back seat, while silently laughing to ourselves about him. He really came off as ridiculous.
bcjack
12-26-2005, 10:00 PM
Thanks Mac...In my case, I'm way too old to be a wannbe (50) just thought it might be ok...On my RA's with our local PD and SO, I have asked and been told it is ok to carry if my CCW is current. Of course, the PD I do my RA's with is the one I retired from as a Reserve...
...Of course, the PD I do my RA's with is the one I retired from as a Reserve...
Yeah, that would make a big difference. Our dept. had a disaster about 25 years back with an off-duty deputy on a ride-along. I don't want to go into the whole story, but suffice it to say that it went bad and cost our department (and his!) a whoooole lot of money as a result of his actions. Since that time, armed ride-alongs have been verboten AFAIK.
btw, I wasn't making any implication or intending any offense toward you with the "wannabe" comment....just a generalized observation.
bcjack
12-26-2005, 10:04 PM
I understand 100%...Thanks for the info...
redhead
12-26-2005, 11:17 PM
Now when you go on a RA what should you wear? Bring?
Great Information here. (http://www.chpforums.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=50&p=2) It was hidden, but starts at the top with K-Lo's post....
I learned today that different areas have different procedures for RA's. I called the Westminster office (Orange County) near my home and they said I could not do a RA until I am in the BI portion of the application process. Then I called the next closest office, the Santa Fe Springs office (LA County - different division), and they said I can schedule a RA after I take my Written on the 7th.
Interesting.
FuelInjection09
12-27-2005, 11:23 AM
That's rough guys. I just walk in 5 minutes before briefing, sign my life away, and 20 minutes later I'm on the road. Like Kurt said, every area is different. Has anyone been on C Watch for an RA before?
redhead
12-27-2005, 11:45 AM
Has anyone been on C Watch for an RA before?I have not, but the officer I have been out with a couple times told me that he and his partner did take a RAL out on C watch once. But, that was an isolated incident to the best of his knowledge. Nor-Cal office FWIW.
Last I heard, there were no RAs offered on C Watch. When I signed up for my 2 RAs in Inland Division, I was only offered A & B Watch. That may be a division or area specific thing though.
FuelInjection09
12-27-2005, 01:58 PM
I'm just checking if anyone else has. I've been on C Watch once; that was the night I saw my first 11-44... We hooked two Deuces that shift as well. One of them wouldn?t pull over for 3 miles because he thought that we ?were an ambulance? and he was ?hoping we would just go away.? He also thought he was in Newbury Park, which was 50 miles away from where he really was. :rolleyes: The other guy we hooked, 3 hours, later turned out to be a coworker of the first guy. :lol: Anyway, when I ask at other offices for C Watch the staff says that's not possible, and when I tell them I've done it before they're surprised. I guess it's a rarity. You have to sit in the back seat most of the time, but you typically get more action than A and B Watch.
krush2112
12-27-2005, 02:42 PM
This has nothing to do with C watch...but I just called and spoke to the Seargent at the Arrowhead (Running Springs) division, and he scheduled me for a ride along day after tomorrow. I'm scheduled for B watch. It was quite simple. He told me to dress warm and "hiking style" because we will be in the mountains where I live. He also suggested to bring a flashlight, as it will be dark. He told me simply to bring my driver's license and the letter I received showing that I passed the QAP. I suppose different divisions have their own separate specific policies regarding ride alongs.
I'm excited. Obviously I am hoping that if/when I become a CHP Officer that I will eventually be able to work at the Arrowhead division, because that's where I live. So this ride along will allow me to see the types of situations that this division must deal with. I will also try to schedule a ride along in a more urban division, such as San Bernardino, so I can get a broader perspective.
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
12-27-2005, 02:47 PM
After you graduate from the Academy, do you get to choose what division you want to go to, or do they assign you one?
redhead
12-27-2005, 03:02 PM
After you graduate from the Academy, do you get to choose what division you want to go to, or do they assign you one?
Take the time to download this and read through this. (http://www.chp.ca.gov/recruiting/html/studyguide.html) It really will help you with the questions you have in regards to a lot of issues.
Red
uoplax13
12-27-2005, 03:19 PM
Have fun on your ride along. I've been on five or so now (losing count), but everytime has been fun.....at least one arrest each shift. All of them have been graveyards, but like everyone else has been saying, I guess that just depends on the office. Without annoying the hell out of the officers, ask as many questions as you can, help out if they ask, and just soak it all in and have fun.
SB 405
12-27-2005, 03:44 PM
BCjack:
No you don't have to be in the hiring process to do a ride along. If you really are interested, give the local office a call and state your intrest and would like to see what this is all about. Good luck!!I would think LE in general would like using the ride a long program as kind of a PR tool.
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
12-27-2005, 04:06 PM
After you graduate from the Academy, do you get to choose what division you want to go to, or do they assign you one?
Take the time to download this and read through this. (http://www.chp.ca.gov/recruiting/html/studyguide.html) It really will help you with the questions you have in regards to a lot of issues.
Red
Thanks for the link
Soon2BCHP
12-27-2005, 06:53 PM
Now when you go on a RA what should you wear? Bring?
Great Information here. (http://www.chpforums.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=50&p=2) It was hidden, but starts at the top with K-Lo's post....
Thanks alot redhead. THat thread really answered a lot of my question. I called the Riverside Div Office and got set up for Watch 2 on Friday. :biggrin: Now my question is what to expect when I get there? What will happen? and how will the day most likely go? I know that there are no 2 the same but roughly. Thanks in advance
CHP Explorer
12-27-2005, 11:46 PM
As an explorer I have been on many C watch ride alongs fun stuff. I heard it became a hastle with haveing three people in the car and i can understand that.
FuelInjection09
12-28-2005, 06:53 AM
The Applicant Study Guide is an excellent link. Most hopefuls never even know about it... I printed out mine a few months ago.
DW, you should post that link as a sticky, for the Hiring Process Section.
I believe it to be in the "Links" section of the Library.
Tom
Hey, great thread here. I am active duty in the Navy here in San Diego and am also in the process right now with Border Div. I didn't even know that you could go on ride alongs with the CHP but when I saw this I called El Cajon station and got a B watch this Friday. It's cool that my job is giving me time off to go especially since I am not yet on terminal leave. I have a seperate question in this post as well. I was contacted by my B.I 1 month ago and he told me he was assigned my case and to be patient cause he had a few to finish up and he would not forget about me, cool, I got no problem at all with waiting.(you wait for everything in the Navy :smile: ) Well, I go on terminal leave at the end of February and will be moving back up to L.A where I am from with my wife and kids. Now my question is, if I am not contacted by my B.I by then or can knock out some more of the process by then, could I call him to request my file to be sent up to L.A? It would be real difficult to schedule all the time I would need to get off to get back to San Diego everytime I need to meet with him. I am just curious as how the process works when someone moves who is curently in the process and so that I dont ask something dumb to my B.I. Again, I am only thinking this in case I am not contacted before I leave the Sn Diego area. Thanks for any responses and I hope I made sense and didnt ramble on. Ray
redhead
12-28-2005, 10:15 PM
I am just curious as how the process works when someone moves who is curently in the process and so that I dont ask something dumb to my B.I. Again, I am only thinking this in case I am not contacted before I leave the Sn Diego area. Thanks for any responses and I hope I made sense and didnt ramble on. Ray
Ray, I know someone has asked this before. I tried to search for you to find it, since I know I have read it, but will just post that I THINK they can transfer your BI packet. I am not 100% sure, but will continue to look for the link. I even think DW posted it...
I believe it to be in the "Links" section of the Library.
Just in case.... ;) (http://www.chpforums.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=27)
redhead
12-29-2005, 01:18 AM
but will continue to look for the link. I even think DW posted it...
You know, I just went through all of DW's post and could not locate the one I was looking for. Apologizes if the information is not correct, but that is how I remember reading it.
but will continue to look for the link. I even think DW posted it...
You know, I just went through all of DW's post and could not locate the one I was looking for. Apologizes if the information is not correct, but that is how I remember reading it.
Your background package may be moved to another Division -- generally for those who test outside of their "home" Division.
not5150
12-30-2005, 02:16 PM
As an explorer I have been on many C watch ride alongs fun stuff. I heard it became a hastle with haveing three people in the car and i can understand that.
It only becomes a hassle when you arrest someone. If you get two Officers who get along with each other and joke around, then it's great. When I was an Explorer - back in the stone ages - some of the best ones were with a training officer and an Officer on initial training.
Then there are those ride-alongs with an Officer and a cadet on break from the Academy :smile:
CHP Explorer
12-30-2005, 08:54 PM
Not 5150,
What area officer were you out of? do you know Steve Ussher?
pupdog
12-30-2005, 10:41 PM
Your background package may be moved to another Division -- generally for those who test outside of their "home" Division.[/quote]
I guess that's for even-ing out the workload? Perhaps that's what happened to me...I live in the coastal division, which I tested with last year. The pretty drive to SLO for the QAP was nice, but all the while I was thinking that I live so much closer to Vallejo. The Golden Gate Division boundary is about 10 miles from home. This year, I've found myself testing with Golden Gate. Quicker drive to the QAP, but not as scenic. There was a guy at the PAT from Placerville, I recall. Guess it's to cut our teeth at going where the department needs us to. But It doens't really matter which division you test in, right? Only differance is the dates.
Your background package may be moved to another Division -- generally for those who test outside of their "home" Division.
I guess that's for even-ing out the workload? Perhaps that's what happened to me...I live in the coastal division, which I tested with last year. The pretty drive to SLO for the QAP was nice, but all the while I was thinking that I live so much closer to Vallejo. The Golden Gate Division boundary is about 10 miles from home. This year, I've found myself testing with Golden Gate. Quicker drive to the QAP, but not as scenic. There was a guy at the PAT from Placerville, I recall. Guess it's to cut our teeth at going where the department needs us to. But It doens't really matter which division you test in, right? Only differance is the dates.[/quote]
Correct, the only difference is the dates. We move the case, because say you lived in Golden Gate your whole live, but test in Valley -- doesn't make a lot of sense geographically for Valley to work the case.
Hey, I had a kickass time last night on my ride along out of El Cajon station.The officer I rode with was a cool dude and really taught me some stuff. Thanks also for everyone that posted about my BI packet concern, I appreciate it. Can't wait to go on another ride along, i'll try an A watch.:smile:
Soon2BCHP
12-31-2005, 12:03 PM
I did my RAL last night and had a blast!! Thanks for all the advise fellas. The officer was very cool and he aslo taught me a lot!! He popped my cherry too, I got to write 2 tickets, and hooked my first deuce! although a 16yr old and had to babysit, and I translate for the officer it went very well!! I got another one tonight and I cant wait. Thanks again fellas...
BTW Ray1 what ship are you on?? I just got out a year ago. Stationed on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). EM3. And congrats too bro. Im' still waiting for my BI to contact me.
Whats up Soon, yeah I was on the USS Constellation (CV-64) since 2000 before we decommed it in 2003 and went to shore duty at HS-10.AT3. I get out in March, but thats cool that you also did your RAL last night with all the weekend stuff going on. Good luck out there tonight and hope we can be up in Sacramento early next year. Ray
FuelInjection09
12-31-2005, 08:14 PM
He popped my cherry too, I got to write 2 tickets, and hooked my first deuce!
:confused:: He really let you handle a perp, without even knowing you from Adam? That's pretty ballsy of him. Were you wearing intimidating sunglasses? :cool:
He popped my cherry too, I got to write 2 tickets, and hooked my first deuce!
:confused:: He really let you handle a perp, without even knowing you from Adam? That's pretty ballsy of him. Were you wearing intimidating sunglasses? :cool:
What's a perp? Oh yeah, I saw that on NYPD Blue.
KingFrankSam
12-31-2005, 10:43 PM
He popped my cherry too, I got to write 2 tickets, and hooked my first deuce!
:confused:: He really let you handle a perp, without even knowing you from Adam? That's pretty ballsy of him. Were you wearing intimidating sunglasses? :cool:
What's a perp? Oh yeah, I saw that on NYPD Blue.
I'm with you, dw. I guess my New Year's resolutions should be to go on more ride-alongs and get more cop friends so that I can understand all the technical law enforcement lingo...(I would insert an emoticon here, but my attorney advised me not to)
I'm with you, dw. I guess my New Year's resolutions should be to go on more ride-alongs and get more cop friends so that I can understand all the technical law enforcement lingo...(I would insert an emoticon here, but my attorney advised me not to)Don't feel bad - you won't see the term "perp" used often on the west coast - it's fashionable on tv shows and maybe still used back east, but I've rarely (if ever) heard the term used around these parts "on the job" (which, btw, is another east coast phrase).
Soon2BCHP
01-01-2006, 11:25 AM
Whats up Soon, yeah I was on the USS Constellation (CV-64) since 2000 before we decommed it in 2003 and went to shore duty at HS-10.AT3. I get out in March, but thats cool that you also did your RAL last night with all the weekend stuff going on. Good luck out there tonight and hope we can be up in Sacramento early next year. Ray
On the Connie huh.lol. I had a couple buddys that went there right after "A" School. I know you guys hated the Stinking Lincoln when we would pull in. LOL. But thanks alot bro, it went really well. I loved it! I made me want the job even more. Although it being new years eve we didnt get any dueces but a lot of 1179's. We would of responded to an 1144 as well if we weren't responding to one of many 1179's. All that rain that fell here in Riverside around 2:30pm. All in all I loved it. And good luck to you too, and I too hope to see you up in Sacramento this year! Feel free to drop me an email or something bro.
FuelInjection09
01-01-2006, 11:48 AM
Keep hacking away guys, it's falling on deaf ears. BTW, I know everything about you now Horatio. ;) No worries though, maybe I'll see you around one of these days "on the job" so you can get your hug. :biggrin:
Keep hacking away guys, it's falling on deaf ears. BTW, I know everything about you now Horatio. ;) No worries though, maybe I'll see you around one of these days "on the job" so you can get your hug. :biggrin:
That will be just about enough of the threats. It doesn't matter how vaguely you word it or how thinly you veil it with "smileys", the intention is clear. That type of conduct is unsat, and will not be tolerated here.
Man bro (FI09), you really got to learn to let stuff roll off your back cause you can really draw a crowd in here with your inuendos. You can take this any way you want to, cause I dont know you and I got no problem with you, but you need to learn to keep your mouth shut. If you would have never gone overboard or just stayed quiet for a while I am sure no one would have cared but now you just know how to disturb threads. I hope you are a cool dude in person cause your posts dont really say a lot about you right now, just think about that before you reply with some "don't mess with me too" type answer because really I feel like I might have just wasted 3 minutes trying to help you out. Take it easy, Ray
Dipmo
01-01-2006, 03:37 PM
Keep hacking away guys, it's falling on deaf ears. BTW, I know everything about you now Horatio. ;) No worries though, maybe I'll see you around one of these days "on the job" so you can get your hug. :biggrin:
This kind of junk is getting really old, really fast.
Soon2BCHP
01-01-2006, 04:06 PM
Man this is the second consecutive thread of mine that this dude has totally taken off track of what the original subject is....and I know its not just mine either....I dunno. I'm not going to get into it though cuz it'll be just a waste of my time and not worth the effort. But what goes around comes around...OH and Happy New Years Fellas..
Soon2BCHP
01-01-2006, 04:09 PM
Hey Mac, what division of SoCal are at bro? ARe you part of Inland?
Keep hacking away guys, it's falling on deaf ears. BTW, I know everything about you now Horatio. ;) No worries though, maybe I'll see you around one of these days "on the job" so you can get your hug. :biggrin:
That will be just about enough of the threats. It doesn't matter how vaguely you word it or how thinly you veil it with "smileys", the intention is clear. That type of conduct is unsat, and will not be tolerated here.
I'd just like to add that I support Mac 100%. I just got back from vacation, and quite frankly am disappointed I have to play cop here, because I get enough of that at work. Threats of any kind, much less with the connotation of being under color of authority, are unacceptable.
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
01-01-2006, 06:47 PM
Can't we just all get along...
not5150
01-02-2006, 02:07 AM
Not 5150,
What area officer were you out of? do you know Steve Ussher?
I was out of South Los Angeles.
And you could say I know Officer Steve Ussher very well :smile:
I was out of South Los Angeles.
And you could say I know Officer Steve Ussher very well :smile:
Based upon those two statements, it's pretty easy to put two and two together - I was an Explorer Advisor in Oceanside at that time, and remember that day well. Did you end up getting into a law enforcement career, or did you go into the civilian sector?
FuelInjection09
01-02-2006, 01:32 PM
Keep hacking away guys, it's falling on deaf ears. BTW, I know everything about you now Horatio. ;) No worries though, maybe I'll see you around one of these days "on the job" so you can get your hug. :biggrin:
That will be just about enough of the threats. It doesn't matter how vaguely you word it or how thinly you veil it with "smileys", the intention is clear. That type of conduct is unsat, and will not be tolerated here.
Threat my ass. The first "threat" was a warning after Horatio clearly threatened to sabotage my hiring process. I know his threats are baseless and he's full of shit, but that's not the point. You, Poncho (Mac), are a hypocrite for suspending my account. You've had it in for me ever since you learned my age. You're prejudice, it's as plain and simple as that. If you don't like the direction this department is heading then tough shit, go do something about it, rather than bitch at all the hopefuls. It's hard to take you seriously with your stupid avatar too. All I can think of is a washed-up actor/druggie, that's currently into shady real-estate infomercials; so he can pay for rehab and won't have to live in a cardboard box. I'm hoping I don't get sent to your area office, or I'm afraid I'm going to have to start investing in pepto-bismol to chug during briefing to prevent me from becoming physically ill after sitting in the same room as you.
Ray1, you're right, I'm much more likeable in person.You can take this anyway you want to, because I don't know you and I don't have a problem with you either, but you need to learn to mind your own business. I'm tired of Mac and his cronies following his example like sheep, ganging up on me to defend some lowlife that's probably impersonating a CHP officer. I got all of Horatio's info via his Internet service provider, and no one I've talked to has ever heard of him. I have a picture painted in my head that he's some morbidly obese cholo, jerking off at his computer, having a great time. Most of you guys are cool, but some of you are spineless. I've been e-mailed by more than few people, including CHP officers (and brass) that are not even registered members to this forum, that have shared their kind thoughts and are having a good chuckle... so I could care less what the rest of you think.
All I can say is, "Wow!"
Tom
Soon2BCHP
01-02-2006, 02:17 PM
Holy Crap....WOW...Some People just dont know when to shut up. Well you can officially kiss your luck good bye with any chance at this department. Which is a good thing cuz I know that no one would want you by their side on the job!!
Soon2BCHP
01-02-2006, 02:21 PM
BTW Wasnt this a thread about Ride A Longs??? Im' sure this one will now get closed as well. GRR
Hey (FI09), i'll grant you your wish and stay out of your buisness,like I said, I knew I was wasting my time. Well, I got my A watch set up for this Thursday and hope all goes well. I would like to see what the majority of call are during these hours in San Diego. Lates, Ray
Welpe
01-02-2006, 03:42 PM
William Tom Frank, over.... :shock:
Dipmo
01-02-2006, 04:10 PM
Keep hacking away guys, it's falling on deaf ears. BTW, I know everything about you now Horatio. ;) No worries though, maybe I'll see you around one of these days "on the job" so you can get your hug. :biggrin:
That will be just about enough of the threats. It doesn't matter how vaguely you word it or how thinly you veil it with "smileys", the intention is clear. That type of conduct is unsat, and will not be tolerated here.
Threat my ass. The first "threat" was a warning after Horatio clearly threatened to sabotage my hiring process. I know his threats are baseless and he's full of shit, but that's not the point. You, Poncho (Mac), are a hypocrite for suspending my account. You've had it in for me ever since you learned my age. You're prejudice, it's as plain and simple as that. If you don't like the direction this department is heading then tough shit, go do something about it, rather than bitch at all the hopefuls. It's hard to take you seriously with your stupid avatar too. All I can think of is a washed-up actor/druggie, that's currently into shady real-estate infomercials; so he can pay for rehab and won't have to live in a cardboard box. I'm hoping I don't get sent to your area office, or I'm afraid I'm going to have to start investing in pepto-bismol to chug during briefing to prevent me from becoming physically ill after sitting in the same room as you.
Ray1, you're right, I'm much more likeable in person.You can take this anyway you want to, because I don't know you and I don't have a problem with you either, but you need to learn to mind your own business. I'm tired of Mac and his cronies following his example like sheep, ganging up on me to defend some lowlife that's probably impersonating a CHP officer. I got all of Horatio's info via his Internet service provider, and no one I've talked to has ever heard of him. I have a picture painted in my head that he's some morbidly obese cholo, jerking off at his computer, having a great time. Most of you guys are cool, but some of you are spineless. I've been e-mailed by more than few people, including CHP officers (and brass) that are not even registered members to this forum, that have shared their kind thoughts and are having a good chuckle... so I could care less what the rest of you think.
Rather than an edit button, I'd like to propose an ignore button. If the mods won't ban a poster for this kind of silly crap I for one would like the option to ignore the poster in the future.
FI09, man good luck to you in the future, I think you'll need it.
Welpe
01-02-2006, 05:06 PM
Dipomo, I agree. An ignore feature would be nice. dw, is it possible to implement one with this forum software?
not5150
01-02-2006, 05:59 PM
Hey (FI09), i'll grant you your wish and stay out of your buisness,like I said, I knew I was wasting my time. Well, I got my A watch set up for this Thursday and hope all goes well. I would like to see what the majority of call are during these hours in San Diego. Lates, Ray
Dont even stress it bro. He'll never get there. Lemme know how it goes for ya down in Diego bro. I'm gonna go get set up w/San Berdu and Rancho for a more rural look into it. Hopefully you get to see something exiting!
San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga aren't exactly rural anymore. It's all urban sprawl now with Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens in Ontario/Rancho. Redlands now has a pretty big mall and INSANE traffic on the 10 starting at California Street.
Soon2BCHP
01-02-2006, 06:29 PM
Hey (FI09), i'll grant you your wish and stay out of your buisness,like I said, I knew I was wasting my time. Well, I got my A watch set up for this Thursday and hope all goes well. I would like to see what the majority of call are during these hours in San Diego. Lates, Ray
Dont even stress it bro. He'll never get there. Lemme know how it goes for ya down in Diego bro. I'm gonna go get set up w/San Berdu and Rancho for a more rural look into it. Hopefully you get to see something exiting!
San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga aren't exactly rural anymore. It's all urban sprawl now with Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens in Ontario/Rancho. Redlands now has a pretty big mall and INSANE traffic on the 10 starting at California Street.
Really? I want to patrol a long stretch of freeway. We did the 60 in Riverside both day, just a small one w/a lot of accidents due to rain. Tell me about the insane traffic!! What parts have you been on RAL on? Exiting ones?
SB 405
01-02-2006, 07:18 PM
I don't think F109 needs to worry about anyone trying to "sabotage" his hiring process because he's seems to be doing a pretty good job of doing it all by himself.
CaliforniaHighwayPatrol
01-02-2006, 10:11 PM
Despite the distractions, lets try to stay on topic.
Cameron
01-02-2006, 11:44 PM
I went for a really great ride-along out of the Woodland Area Office about a month ago... it was the A-Watch on a beautiful sunny day, so there wasn't a single accident on the beat. We pulled over a few people for expired tags and not-displayed CA numbers.
My Officer was pretty awesome- very helpful, friendly guy who filled me in on many things that I've seen repeated in this forum :biggrin:
NWTSCL
01-03-2006, 08:05 AM
I have been told by many area offices that the CHP does not give ride-alongs. So, I take it that you must be in the hiring process to do them? How far along in the process? How do you prove to them that you are in the process?
BTW, units will usually annouce over the radio when they have a ride-along. (ie: "24-85, 10-8 with a ride-along." ) I rarely hear that in the Bay Area. Does that mean most appicants do not attempt ride-alongs? Does the CHP inform appicants that they should?
I have been told by many area offices that the CHP does not give ride-alongs. So, I take it that you must be in the hiring process to do them? How far along in the process? How do you prove to them that you are in the process?
Read through the first three pages of this thread - it should help answer your questions. The policy varies from office to office, basically at the Commander's discretion. Some are more relaxed than others about ride-alongs.
redhead
01-03-2006, 06:02 PM
BTW, units will usually annouce over the radio when they have a ride-along. (ie: "24-85, 10-8 with a ride-along." )
Both San Jose RA's I have been on, the officer always started off with 24-120 10-8 with a ride along..... Same officer, same beat. Same amount of learning (a TON). :smile: And each VERY different.
Soon2BCHP
01-03-2006, 06:39 PM
Yeah here the officer started it off like that. "Inland, 74-10, 10-8 with ride along" i was a very much good lerning experience. Im' gonna meet up w/him later this week so he can show me how to do the CHP Form 555, A/I. So im' exited. I'm trying to soak it all in.
TheForceCHP
01-03-2006, 08:08 PM
i will be having my first ride along on sat. after my written.
i will take b-watch out of Baldwin Park. I talked to Cpt. Dave Navarro about it today and he helped me set it up. Anybody on this board know Dave? i have know him for several years and he is a great guy, one of the main reasons i decided that CHP was what i wanted to do
I had the opportunity to go on a RA on Friday, b-watch El Cajon office and it was a blast. This was my first time out and the officers and office staff were all very helpful. I learned so much and cannot wait to go out on another one.
TheForceCHP
01-17-2006, 09:20 PM
I did another ride along yesterday, B watch, out of Baldwin Park. I got to experience working the surface streets around La Puente where i live. I think that i like the freeways a lot more, but it was an interesting experience. We even got a guy with a warrant and took him down to the Twin Towers, what an experience that was.
I did another ride along yesterday, B watch, out of Baldwin Park. I got to experience working the surface streets around La Puente where i live. I think that i like the freeways a lot more, but it was an interesting experience. We even got a guy with a warrant and took him down to the Twin Towers, what an experience that was.
Did your car have a chage in it? The car I was in did not. The Officer said that if he does arrest someone, he'll just stick them in the front seat and hook that strap that comes up through the seat around the hand cuffs. He said he doesn't really like doing that and likes having a car with a cage much better (which makes perfect sense to me).
TheForceCHP
01-18-2006, 11:29 AM
no cage. he sat him in the front seat and i sat in the back. the guy wasn't being a jerk, he knew that he had to go in and that was that, so i don't even think he attached the strap to the cuffs.
FuelInjection09
01-18-2006, 06:01 PM
Most CHP cars are without cages. You'd be surprised how easy it is to control a suspect who's in the front seat while you're driving. There are my techniques/devices an officer can use, which I won't discuss because this is a public forum.
FuelInjection09
01-18-2006, 06:02 PM
many techniques*
Most CHP cars are without cages. You'd be surprised how easy it is to control a suspect who's in the front seat while you're driving. There are my techniques/devices an officer can use, which I won't discuss because this is a public forum.
Most? I'd say they're about 50/50... As with everything, depends on the Area and Division.
Most CHP cars are without cages. You'd be surprised how easy it is to control a suspect who's in the front seat while you're driving. There are my techniques/devices an officer can use, which I won't discuss because this is a public forum.
Most? I'd say they're about 50/50... As with everything, depends on the Area and Division.
I agree....I definitely wouldn't say that "most" CHP cars are non-cage. I'd estimate that my area is over 50% cages, and one of my prior areas was probably closer to 75% cages. It's Commander's discretion how the cars are outfitted.
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