Ctc I-08

[CadetsWife+mommyof1]

17 cadets gone in only 3 weeks?

[Mom]

17 cadets gone in only 3 weeks?This is day one of week 3, so only 2 weeks. Attrition sounds high, but better now than later. Not sure how you know this as phone privs are usually restricted to 8-9pm.

[Eagl5]

Thats the right number as I have heard.

[Royd5150]

This is day one of week 3, so only 2 weeks. Attrition sounds high, but better now than later. Not sure how you know this as phone privs are usually restricted to 8-9pm.

Wow throwing her under the bus already! I give the poor lady a break. I think you should ask for her name, her husbands name, telephone number used in the alleged violation, and telephone the nearest staff officer! :doh: I think she was just trying to be helpful.

[Mac]

Thank you for the informative and helpful contribution to the thread, Royd. Glad to see that you openly approve of Cadets potentially violating Academy rules. :rolleyes:

"It is often better to remain quiet and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt."

[Royd5150]

Mom, After thinking about this last night, i retract my comment. Mom I am sorry. It was mean. Maybe since you've been in the process with your son you could develop recommendations/guidelines to spouses whos other half is in the academy. Help them out a bit. Being there two weeks im sure the wife has no idea of the rules yet, and was being legitimately helpful. Just a thought.

Mac, I'm not supporting the breaking the rules, but objecting to the calling out of a person who posted in error. Like at work see something you don't like a fellow officer doing, don't point out the mistake in front of the violator/suspect/victim. Take them aside later and explain their mistake. Which I know is the opposite of what I did. I am sure like the cadet the spouse is learning too.

[BunnyHunter]

Not everyone gets online everyday. She could have been told this the night prior. No need to accuse.

PS...they dropped more...AND I WAS TOLD THIS LAST NIGHT on my 8-9 phone call.

[CadetsWife+mommyof1]

wow, I'm sorry if I made some sort of violation on here:noidea:

I heard about it on Sunday night..

I've never talked to my s/o on the phone on any hours except between 8-9pm and if I did it was on a weekend.

Did I do something wrong?

[BunnyHunter]

You did nothing wrong.

[rayni]

wow, I'm sorry if I made some sort of violation on here:noidea:

I heard about it on Sunday night..

I've never talked to my s/o on the phone on any hours except between 8-9pm and if I did it was on a weekend.

Did I do something wrong?

I don't think you did anything wrong. My first thought was well maybe you learned this info during the weekend, but also that MOM was trying to educate the newbies about posting info on here that could be misinterpreted by the staff office. Now they post the numbers in the cadet blogs so really we will all know the numbers just on a weekly base. Those blogs stopped me from bugging SNOWDOG for updates on numbers for CTC I-07.

[Mom]

I don't think you did anything wrong. My first thought was well maybe you learned this info during the weekend, but also that MOM was trying to educate the newbies about posting info on here that could be misinterpreted by the staff office. Now they post the numbers in the cadet blogs so really we will all know the numbers just on a weekly base. Those blogs stopped me from bugging SNOWDOG for updates on numbers for CTC I-07.
Thanks Rayni. My comment was more because Sunday nights numbers didn't always become Monday morning's numbers. Posting this at 1 in the afternoon just sent up a red flag for me and I posted too quickly. I apologize to the OP. I do hope the wives/spouses/SOs/MOMS realize the academy staff reads here.

And I am still interested in numbers, even though it isn't a class I know a lot of people in. I like numbers, numbers are my friend.

[cowtown]

new cadet blogs are up. not yet for the newest class though...Keep it up cadets, you're almost there!

[AaeJae]

Just for those who read and look at this wondering if they should return to the academy.

I graduated into the recent class and am near the end of phase one of break in. It is very difficult and the time I had at the academy seemed like a million years compared to now.

But its so worth it. You have to look at the long run. I am getting married (because I am more than financially stable and can support us both)in a few months. For those who lived with their mothers before (I am 22) I have my own place now in a very nice apartment complex. I get to drive a patrol car and once I get off of break in, there won't be a supervisor looking over my shoulder. In my first few days of break in I've dealt with a 5150 (if you don't know that, you need to study instead of read this) that wanted to kill us, I've done a building search on an EDD building, I got involved in a pursuit of 5 suspects armed and dangerous and then we did a search of the mall they were in and I've handled over 15 accidents one consisting of a 5 car scene. My office is great and takes care of us.

This job is worth the yelling, the screaming, the tired nights, the early mornings, the running forever, the lake of sweat beneath your body on the mat, realizing your name is on the board when your day was going great, watching your spouse wave at you as you drive away, the children wondering when you're coming home, the training table, the slave like labor at the academy, the wednesday restriction you got for dust on your bed, the inspections that determined your liberty that week, the test you bunked, the spelling test you had no idea about, being told your worth nothing by the officer with the smokey bear, the days drilling three times because your company screws up everything, the pain in your head and hand from writing memos for wearing your sweater in the gym, the friends you grew to knew and lost in the academy for high speed, the pain of OC and gas, the friends you lost at home because you don't keep in touch and that time you pull over on your way back to the academy just to let a tear loose and ask yourself if this is really what you want to do.

Just keep driving. Keep going. Fight the fight. Stay alive. 100%. Never die. Show your family they aren't supporting you for nothing. And if they don't support you, continue on and show them what you've become. You will earn respect from those around you. Refuse to let the PT staff win.

Trust me. It is so, so sweet to leave.

GOD be with all of you. I have to go to "the office." :cool:

AJ

[jrsfan]

Just for those who read and look at this wondering if they should return to the academy.

I graduated into the recent class and am near the end of phase one of break in. It is very difficult and the time I had at the academy seemed like a million years compared to now.

But its so worth it. You have to look at the long run. I am getting married (because I am more than financially stable and can support us both)in a few months. For those who lived with their mothers before (I am 22) I have my own place now in a very nice apartment complex. I get to drive a patrol car and once I get off of break in, there won't be a supervisor looking over my shoulder. In my first few days of break in I've dealt with a 5150 (if you don't know that, you need to study instead of read this) that wanted to kill us, I've done a building search on an EDD building, I got involved in a pursuit of 5 suspects armed and dangerous and then we did a search of the mall they were in and I've handled over 15 accidents one consisting of a 5 car scene. My office is great and takes care of us.

This job is worth the yelling, the screaming, the tired nights, the early mornings, the running forever, the lake of sweat beneath your body on the mat, realizing your name is on the board when your day was going great, watching your spouse wave at you as you drive away, the children wondering when you're coming home, the training table, the slave like labor at the academy, the wednesday restriction you got for dust on your bed, the inspections that determined your liberty that week, the test you bunked, the spelling test you had no idea about, being told your worth nothing by the officer with the smokey bear, the days drilling three times because your company screws up everything, the pain in your head and hand from writing memos for wearing your sweater in the gym, the friends you grew to knew and lost in the academy for high speed, the pain of OC and gas, the friends you lost at home because you don't keep in touch and that time you pull over on your way back to the academy just to let a tear loose and ask yourself if this is really what you want to do.

Just keep driving. Keep going. Fight the fight. Stay alive. 100%. Never die. Show your family they aren't supporting you for nothing. And if they don't support you, continue on and show them what you've become. You will earn respect from those around you. Refuse to let the PT staff win.

Trust me. It is so, so sweet to leave.

GOD be with all of you. I have to go to "the office." :cool:

AJ



Thank you for putting that into such a great perspective. I think many will benefit from your words, including myself and my cadet. And thank you for being brave enough to do this job.

[Mom]

Refuse to let the PT staff win.But they do win. The day you get that badge pinned on, they have won because they succeeded in making you fit enough to wear that badge. So, either way, they win!!!!
:badgrin:

[AaeJae]

Not the way I saw it. I stopped PTing after I got badged. But I need to start again.

And for those wondering about my signature, it is the cadence that got me through the tough times when our company marched to range at night when no one could hear us.

I like it.

[BunnyHunter]

AaeJae-

Thank you for that ! That was very well written. My boyfriend is currently there and he couldn't imagine being anywhere else. I think I am going to print that out and put it on the wall :smile:

Thank you very much!

[OfficerWife]

AaeJae - I second what HOPEFULSO said! That was such an awesome post, it gave me chills just thinking about my husband, who is there now, and what you've said. I can't wait until I get to pin that badge on him for having survived it all. I will definitely share this with him this weekend! Thank you!

[dw]

But they do win. The day you get that badge pinned on, they have won because they succeeded in making you fit enough to wear that badge. So, either way, they win!!!!I say they win when you retire safely after a long career and go on to dangerous things they can't control like riding lawnmowers.

[rs]

http://www.nbc30.com/2006/0705/9472282.jpg

[beaver]

nice lawn mower pic...lol

[Eagl5]

I say they win when you retire safely after a long career and go on to dangerous things they can't control like riding lawnmowers.
+1

[Yzeman]

I say they win when you retire safely after a long career and go on to dangerous things they can't control like riding lawnmowers.

Be careful what you wish for.......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNPxIibhcKY :lol:

[Watercadet]

Just for those who read and look at this wondering if they should return to the academy.

I graduated into the recent class and am near the end of phase one of break in. It is very difficult and the time I had at the academy seemed like a million years compared to now.

But its so worth it. You have to look at the long run. I am getting married (because I am more than financially stable and can support us both)in a few months. For those who lived with their mothers before (I am 22) I have my own place now in a very nice apartment complex. I get to drive a patrol car and once I get off of break in, there won't be a supervisor looking over my shoulder. In my first few days of break in I've dealt with a 5150 (if you don't know that, you need to study instead of read this) that wanted to kill us, I've done a building search on an EDD building, I got involved in a pursuit of 5 suspects armed and dangerous and then we did a search of the mall they were in and I've handled over 15 accidents one consisting of a 5 car scene. My office is great and takes care of us.

This job is worth the yelling, the screaming, the tired nights, the early mornings, the running forever, the lake of sweat beneath your body on the mat, realizing your name is on the board when your day was going great, watching your spouse wave at you as you drive away, the children wondering when you're coming home, the training table, the slave like labor at the academy, the wednesday restriction you got for dust on your bed, the inspections that determined your liberty that week, the test you bunked, the spelling test you had no idea about, being told your worth nothing by the officer with the smokey bear, the days drilling three times because your company screws up everything, the pain in your head and hand from writing memos for wearing your sweater in the gym, the friends you grew to knew and lost in the academy for high speed, the pain of OC and gas, the friends you lost at home because you don't keep in touch and that time you pull over on your way back to the academy just to let a tear loose and ask yourself if this is really what you want to do.

Just keep driving. Keep going. Fight the fight. Stay alive. 100%. Never die. Show your family they aren't supporting you for nothing. And if they don't support you, continue on and show them what you've become. You will earn respect from those around you. Refuse to let the PT staff win.

Trust me. It is so, so sweet to leave.

GOD be with all of you. I have to go to "the office." :cool:

AJ


WOW! Thanks a ton for this post! What a great motivator. I am glad to hear I am not the only one feeling ALL those things.
Good luck on break in. Be safe :cool:

[BunnyHunter]

Almost done with week 24. Time is flying by for me as well as my SO. Their keeping him plenty busy and I am attempting to keep myself busy also.

July will be here before we know it.

[G-Man]

Almost done with week 24. Time is flying by for me as well as my SO. Their keeping him plenty busy and I am attempting to keep myself busy also.

July will be here before we know it.

Week 24? I am confused, do you mean 14? July is kind of far off for week 24.

[BunnyHunter]

Haha! Oops! I got a little ahead of myself. I meant we have 24 weeks left! :lol:

[G-Man]

That makes more sense now. I thought 14 was too soon for June too.

[chppride]

Hi all! I'm currently in CTC I-08, and I have to admit, I'm liking it much more than I expected, and I'm also doing much better than I expected as far as academics go. :smile: But I'm a little worried...and here's why: I've heard about all the problems that some cadets run into while at the academy...like the Big Bad EVOC monster that "eats" a lot of cadets each class, the scenarios where a lot of cadets fail, etc. I've always been a good student, but I have VERY bad short term memory sometimes. There are some things that I can learn very easily, and other things that take me forever to learn. I can sit there and read a paragraph over, and over, and over again, and NOTHING sticks. I'm worried that I'm gonna fail something eventually due to insufficient study time. I use flash cards, I read things over and over, but sometimes it just doesn't work. Anyone have any comforting words, or tips, ideas? I REALLY REALLY want to be here, graduate, and begin the best career there ever was! I have not once thought about quitting.

[Mac]

...Anyone have any comforting words, or tips, ideas? I REALLY REALLY want to be here, graduate, and begin the best career there ever was! I have not once thought about quitting.
Study your ass off, have your roommate quiz you about your class notes on classes you're having trouble with. Get together with your quad mates and bounce things off each other....throw questions at each other, discuss the subject matter, review your notes, etc. Don't just study until you get it right - study until you can't get it wrong!

As far as EVOC goes - go out there with an open mind and a closed mouth. LISTEN to what the instructors tell you, WATCH what they show you, and then do it. Too many people go into EVOC thinking that they're already good drivers, and they've driven 100 mph a few times, so what's the big deal? Enforcement driving is a whole different world - and if you haven't been trained in it, you don't know ANYTHING. Go out there with that attitude, and let them teach you. They will give you everything you need to pass if you are willing to absorb it and put it to work.

Don't stress out and get obsessed over the scenarios where Cadets fail - instead, obsess over the nearly 20,000 Cadets who have succeeded and become Officers. Think positive - if you want it bad enough, you can make it happen....but the responsibility for that rests entirely, 100 per cent with YOU.

[chpsto]

Great advice Mac!

CHPPride: To fully understand what you're reading, it is important to write notes and talk it out. The old rule in education is: "See it, Say it, Write it." I've had the same problem trying to study policies and manuals. The stuff can be dry to begin with, and the addition of stress just turns it into drivel.

Don't sweat it too much. Right now, you've probably gotten over the initial "shock and awe" of the Academy, and are starting to really think about the hurdles ahead. This is normal. Just try to focus on getting through each training day and don't worry too much about week x ahead.

Work with your peers and family to help you study and stay orgainzed. If you feel you're getting overwhelmed, don't wait until your sinking to ask for help. Believe it or not, your squad counselor is there to assist you and help you to succeed. Yeah, I know its no fun approaching the hatch and going through the drill, but you'll be surprised once you actually sit down and talk to them.

Hang in there and stay motivated. The challenges you are experiencing now will help you throughout your career. In addition to the academic stuff, the coping and time management skills will get you through every day on the road. Good luck! :biggrin:

[Mom]

Believe it or not, your squad counselor is there to assist you and help you to succeed. Yeah, I know its no fun approaching the hatch and going through the drill, but you'll be surprised once you actually sit down and talk to them. This is very true. Remember, secretly, they really don't want you to fail. If there is something they can do, they will. It has cost a lot of money to get you this far. If you need help, face the dragon, and ask. Ask before you get so far gone there is no way to help.

[chppride]

Thanks a lot everyone for the advice and ideas! I am definitely going to do everything I can to stay on top of things and not fall behind. Thanks again, and be safe!

[chpwife2b]

Looks like the blogs have been updated. More pictures of Company C. Yay:biggrin:

[bcjack]

Hi all! I'm currently in CTC I-08, and I have to admit, I'm liking it much more than I expected, and I'm also doing much better than I expected as far as academics go. :smile: But I'm a little worried...and here's why: I've heard about all the problems that some cadets run into while at the academy...like the Big Bad EVOC monster that "eats" a lot of cadets each class, the scenarios where a lot of cadets fail, etc. I've always been a good student, but I have VERY bad short term memory sometimes. There are some things that I can learn very easily, and other things that take me forever to learn. I can sit there and read a paragraph over, and over, and over again, and NOTHING sticks. I'm worried that I'm gonna fail something eventually due to insufficient study time. I use flash cards, I read things over and over, but sometimes it just doesn't work. Anyone have any comforting words, or tips, ideas? I REALLY REALLY want to be here, graduate, and begin the best career there ever was! I have not once thought about quitting.

There have been many excellent suggestions from some very seasoned people from the CHP on this forum. I will only add one comment "HOW BAD DO YOU REALLY, DEEP IN YOUR HEART AND SOUL, WANT TO BE A CHP OFFICER?" Only you can search your soul and answer that question. When you answer that question, then you will know if you will graduate or not.

Good luck and hang in there!! You CAN do it!!!

[TheForceCHP]

For EVOC my one piece of advice is relax and make it fun. If you are not a good driver and you stress out and don't have fun then it will be harder. As simple as it sounds it is very key that you do this

[chppride]

Thanks again! EVOC does sound like a lot of fun! It just gets a little discouraging when you hear that 20-30 people get dropped each class. :noidea:. I want this BAD! So bad, that I almost wish training continued through the weekend so that we graduate sooner.....almost! Be safe :smile:

[PH3N@M]

If your really worried about EVOC, get rid of that front wheel drive import and start driving a rear wheel drive car. There is a big difference in the way they handle and drive. If you have never driven a big rear wheel drive car, then your chances of having trouble with EVOC are greatly increased.

[chppride]

Unfortunately I drive an AWD SUV....I had a rear wheel drive volvo a few years ago...it was fun!!! I have quite a few hours on a circuit track on a motorcycle...I'm thinking that will help me take the turns/corners better...?

[Eagl5]

Unfortunately I drive an AWD SUV....I had a rear wheel drive volvo a few years ago...it was fun!!! I have quite a few hours on a circuit track on a motorcycle...I'm thinking that will help me take the turns/corners better...?
IF you get to the Acadmey listen to the instructors and follow what they tell you. Riding a motorcycle and driving a patrol car are two different worlds.

[undertow999]

For EVOC my one piece of advice is relax and make it fun. If you are not a good driver and you stress out and don't have fun then it will be harder. As simple as it sounds it is very key that you do this

Especially night CODE 3:shock::shock::shock: just messin with you buddy.

[beaver]

My classmates that struggled in EVOC at the academy are continuing to struggle on the road. EVOC needs to be as hard as it is to weed out those who really can't drive. At the same time it stinks to get that far only to fail at driving. When you drive a patrol car you can't be timid or unsure of your abilities. This job requires you to know the Crown Vic's limits and be able to drive aggressively and safely when required. Don't go out in your civilian car and start driving aggressively, but if you have trouble driving, go to a driving/racing school and learn before going to the academy. You might save yourself some time in the long run. There are many folks who have to re-do the academy after many tough weeks due to the EVOC monster (as they say).

[juiced4ever]

Let me be the first to say congrats to all the cadets on finishing the last day of classes, and enjoy your week off before your new lives as Officers begin.

[Mom]

I agree, congrats to CTC 07-III on graduation.

[Mom]

Blogs are up, CTC I-08. 119 are still working hard! YOU CAN DO IT!

[Code349]

What is this blog that you keep referring to? :noidea:

[jrsfan]

What is this blog that you keep referring to? :noidea:

http://www.chp.ca.gov/cadet/
Scroll down and click on their class link.

[PH3N@M]

Looks like dream sheets should come out Tuesday or Wednesday. Looks like lots of people are going to the LA area and 2-3 up north.

[Eagl5]

Looks like dream sheets should come out Tuesday or Wednesday. Looks like lots of people are going to the LA area and 2-3 up north.

Don't say that now every one from up here is gonna freak out because they are scared of L.A. and drop out of the process, good job. :wink:

[PH3N@M]

The 13 that are going to one particular office in LA will have lots of friends.

[Eagl5]

The 13 that are going to one particular office in LA will have lots of friends.

Nice silver lining

[jrsfan]

I have been told this is the list:

1-Garbervile
1-Ukiah
5-Redwood City
6-San Francisco
8-San Jose
4-Marin
3-Santa Rosa
3-Oakland
1-Castro Valley
1-Dublin
2-Fresno
1-Oakland
1-Los Banos
5-Baldwin Park
13- South LA
9-East LA
4-NewHall
2-Santa Fe Springs
4-West LA
5-West Valley
6-Central LA
4-San Diego
4-Santa Ana
5-Santa Cruz
1-Hollister/Gilroy
1-Monterey
1-King City
1-Santa Barbara
5-Ventura
1-Bishop
1-Mojave
1-Inyo Kern
4-Riverside

Yes, you are seeing correctly - that is FRESNO on the list. :cry:

[OakLeaf]

I have been told this is the list:

3-Oakland
1-Dublin
2-Fresno
1-Oakland
1-Los Banos



Yes, you are seeing correctly - that is FRESNO on the list. :cry:

It's 1-Oakhurst

[Punisher]

Yes, you are seeing correctly - that is FRESNO on the list. :cry:

What's with the tears, jrsfan?:think: It has been 11 or 12 years since someone has been assigned to Fresno out of the Academy. I'll bet someone is happy about it. Whoever it is will be getting some great experience very quickly. Be prepared to hit the ground running.

A 19000 in Fresno.......Holy Crap!!!

[Dark Knight]

That's a nice list! I'm curious to know from any of the officers working the SF area how do you like it? I think that would be an area I would love to work, the city is so beautiful, and of course I'm a die hard Giants fan:biggrin:

[jrsfan]

What's with the tears, jrsfan?:think: It has been 11 or 12 years since someone has been assigned to Fresno out of the Academy. I'll bet someone is happy about it. Whoever it is will be getting some great experience very quickly. Be prepared to hit the ground running.

A 19000 in Fresno.......Holy Crap!!!

The tears are because it's where we live, and my hubby graduated with the last class. The timing just sucks. It would have been nice for him to not have to move.

[jrsfan]

It's 1-Oakhurst

Thanks for catching that. I didn't edit it before I pasted it from my source. :smile:

[Mom]

The tears are because it's where we live, and my hubby graduated with the last class. The timing just sucks. It would have been nice for him to not have to move.
I can relate. The class after my son graduated, there were openings in Modesto and Merced. BUT, I think the move was the best thing for him.

[jrsfan]

I can relate. The class after my son graduated, there were openings in Modesto and Merced. BUT, I think the move was the best thing for him.

And I know everything happens how it is supposed to, and there is a bigger plan. It still just stings, you know! Oh well, at least Fresno is also taking a transfer officer who has only been on one year. There is hope!

[Punisher]

The tears are because it's where we live, and my hubby graduated with the last class. The timing just sucks. It would have been nice for him to not have to move.

I understand completely. Hang tough. Starting off in the CHP is no cake-walk. Don't even waste your energy on the what-ifs. Do what you have to do with what is in front of you and make the best of it. Otherwise you will make yourselves crazy. I'm guessing your hubby is still on break-in and probably has plenty on his plate without stressing about stuff that is out of your control. It'll work out. You guys are going to be fine.

[jrsfan]

I understand completely. Hang tough. Starting off in the CHP is no cake-walk. Don't even waste your energy on the what-ifs. Do what you have to do with what is in front of you and make the best of it. Otherwise you will make yourselves crazy. I'm guessing your hubby is still on break-in and probably has plenty on his plate without stressing about stuff that is out of your control. It'll work out. You guys are going to be fine.

Yes, thank you for your support. We are doing what we need to do. He is still on his first phase FTO so things are very new to us both.

[Mom]

Congrats to CTC I-08.

http://www.kcra.com/news/16736358/detail.html

[OfficerWife]

Congrats to CTC I-08.

http://www.kcra.com/news/16736358/detail.html

The local news (same station) also did a tv news story on this as well, we saw it tonight. It was short and sweet, but cool to see.

Two more weeks for I-08! :biggrin:

[cg+fd2chp]

I just wanted to thank all the moderators and the helpful voices on this forum. I went in to my final backgrounds interview today and was told that I was being recommended for hire. I was given a list of doctors, and I called one and scheduled an appointment from the parking lot of Northern Division HQ. I am not in the academy yet I know, but I think the medical and psych. will go allright. All of the info received helped so much in being prepared so far. Hopefully I will be a cadet in CTC-I-08.

Congratulations Officer C.B. :!:

[Mom]

Congrats to all who made it through CTC - I-08!!!!

[Gittinready]

Congratulations to all. We'll see 4 of you in 10 days.

[volcanomike]

Congrats to everyone!

[greenhorn]

Congratulations to CTC I-08!! Thats OUTSTANDING!!

[rayni]

It is truly a day earned. Congratulations to both the new officers & their supporting families/s.o/spouses.

[Dark Knight]

Congratulations CTC-I-08!!! Be safe out there, I wish you all good luck!

[Tha Dunn]

Congrats Officers of the California Highway Patrol, can't wait to be in your shoes!!! Way to go CTC I-08