Howdy

[top_cat]

Hi, I'm Chris. I joined the site nearly a year ago, but lately I've gotten back into the swing of it. I enjoy reading up on the overall life and careers of Law Enforcement Officers and I liked seeing that you Officers give logical advice to those aspiring to serve among you.

I've been interested in Law Enforcement for years, since I was a child. I've worked around officers for years as a Boy Scout and helping when I can and have always enjoyed it. It's only been in the past year or so that I've realized that it is what I want to do. I believe my biggest faulting (like so many people posting their silly questions) would be marijuana use in High School. I had smoked around seven times in a two year period. I was stupid and had no goals and my friends had been able to get ahold of it. Other than that I've only had a $60 dollar ticket for going 5 over the speed limit and a parking ticket in a zone I hadn't seen marked. I take responsibility for my actions and I'm going to let the time pass as it's been three years now. I will do anything I can (honorably of course) to attain my goals.

Currently I'm soon to take the ASVAB and I'm looking to enlist in July as a UH-60 Technician in the Army National Guard. I am finishing up my vocational technology course in Automotive Service, and I wanted to apply what I've learned. I plan to enroll in college in January to knock out my basics and focus on Criminal Justice, eventually getting my masters. The University of Central Oklahoma seems to have a well developed Criminal Justice course and I've been looking into it lately. Upon completion, I plan to apply for the Police Academy, and upon completion of that, the Oklahoma City Police Department. If I am not hired (reasonably considering my marijuana usage in High School,) I'll continue my service in the Army National Guard and apply for OCS.

That about sums it up for me. I know it's a long read, but it's always nice to know where someone's coming from. Thank you for providing a forum where we can obtain advice and information, and since there's enough information on here for just about anyone, I doubt I'll have any need to post my questions. Thank you for your time.

[Apollo8138]

Welcome back and good luck in your endeavors.

[SP_t_will]

Welcome back to RP. We missed ya.....just kidding, I'm new, too. Good luck with the National Guard and your schooling. It should help you out when it comes to competing for that LEO job.

[Jynkxxie]

Welcome Back!

[Dalice]

Welcome back to Real Police!

[Aussie Nathan]

Glad to have you back. I like your attitude. I am a firm believer that if you want something bad enough all you have to do is stay focused, stay out of trouble and work hard and you will achieve your goals. Good luck in the future and keep on posting.

Nathan :cool:

[Unit19]

Welcome back. Good luck!!

[lepdford]

Welcome back!

[Old Trooper]

Welcome back to RP

[top_cat]

Thank you for the welcome back. I've been browsing around a lot lately and it's pretty cool how everyone seems pretty tight-knit. I meant to thank you all earlier on in my original post for your service in the line of duty. Thank you all for your contributions to keeping us safe.

On another note, I'm not sure where this would belong in posting, but upon browsing a site earlier on, I found these pictures from Hurricane Katrina on copcar.com and I thought they were a good display of comradery. Check them out if you'd like: http://copcardotcom.fotki.com/miscel...icane_katrina/

Sorry if I come off as cheezy in the post, I just thought it was pretty neat. Have a good night and keep safe.