As some of you may have seen my recent postings, I've been researching and inquiring about the LE profession this weekend. Tomorrow on Monday, I will go sign up for ride-alongs with the local PDs. And like I've mentioned, I am not opposed to leaving the Golden state.
An acquaintance of mine who used to be some kind of cop here in the Bay Area told me this:
With that being said, is POST the same thing as the "police academy"?California is essentially where the entire concept of Peace Officer Standards and Training began. Our academies are, almost without an exception, longer and more comprehensive than many states. And officers with California experience are often looked at with a better eye.....
Are these schools fairly similar across the nation?
This Sunday, I've spent most of my day watching a documentary on YouTube about the Austin, TX academy which lasts 8 months, but I am under the impression that most of these classes do not take as long? Either way, I've been learning a lot simply by watching these videos.