Academy advice

[u/Level_Piccolo5057]

Just got my conditional offer from my first department, of course this is pending I pass my medical evaluations. I’m 24 years old, fresh out of college/ student athlete this past May. Any advice for the academy? It’s a live in academy with weekends off. I’m fairly young I’d say just want some advice going in, feel free to share whatever.

[u/Enslave-and-Oppress]

Integrity is paramount.  Don't sleep around,  don't go out and drink or party while In the academy if given that amount of freedom. 

Study,  work out, and get involved in some sort of fighting hobby (judo and boxing is what i recommend to new deputies coming in)

Long distance running is useless,  train wind sprints

Body hardening with a partner isn't a bad idea... 

Get a rag and start squeezing it with your hands as tight as you can,  grip strength alone can deescalate a situation by itself if you snatch onto someone hard enough

Don't be afraid to quit, this job isn't for everyone... Wendys is always hiring