How to Pass The Police Academy 

I’ve just graduated the police academy almost 2 months ago. I can give you one tip on how to pass it.. NEVER GIVE UP. There will be times you may think “I can’t do this” but really it’s all a mind game. I can definitely say I never knew what I was getting myself into before I started. Your physical fitness means a lot, but knowing your laws mean even more. Study every single week and workout for at least 4 times a week.

"All you've done at this point is clear the lot of trees. Now is when its really time to start building" This.. This quote right here

Over a year ago i was applying for the police academy. I watched many of your videos that kept my head in the game. Now, a police officer, i still watch every video you put out. Thank you for the content that you produce!

How to pass police academy: DFQ Don't F*cking Quit

More advise, -When and if, you receive an academy handbook/guide read it, highlight important rules, dates, etc. It's your bible! -Learn how to study effectively (powerpoints, index cards, etc). -Don't be late, show up early. -Ask reasonable questions. -Depending on your academy don't use your phone. -Don't give up, chances are its one more exam, one more lap, five more sit-ups, you get the idea.

I leave on the 16th. Perfect timing

I start the academy next week. Wish me luck y’all.

When you are being interviewed by a panel, look at the person who asked the question.

I’m not an LEO, but during Army basic training in the late 80’s and OCS in the early 90’s gave me brothers I served with as a veteran and best buddies for life. I hope your videos inspire our youth as we need more officers and I am sure the friendships made at the academy last lifetimes.

I’ve been on the job for twelve years. I love your analogy of building the house. When you leave the academy, you know just enough to hopefully keep you out of trouble.

Last time I clicked this fast people still respected law enforcement

Ooooh boy, more stuff to prep for next month! Thank you Officer401, you're an inspiration!

You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Listen twice as much as you talk. This is doubly true during FTO.

This was super important to me, I'm studying criminal justice right now in college and want to get to police academy as soon as possible. The only thing that freaks me out is the whole "you get to fail one test and after that you get sent home"

You are completely correct. I graduated from a college police academy in 2018 I am licensed certified PO.. but now I’m going to join a department that requires me to go through their academy.. I’m not as nervous doing a second academy because I’ve been a PO for 2 years now and I’ve enjoyed every second of it but I will use it as a refresher on laws, policies, etc..

Currently on week 6 of 38 weeks at my department here in Texas. Kicking my butt but I’m loving it 🤙🏼🤙🏼

I encourage all to integrate into society via a regular job or education after high school BEFORE the academy to better connect to the people we serve. Its helped me and I see a significant difference from people having an education and societal ties better engage and connect with the public as opposed to my other coworkers who just came straight out of high school. Life experience is just as good as any experience you get in the academy or on the job.

Holy crap! Man, I feel so much more confident now. I've been so nervous with the whole hiring process and the power test. I've just been working on cardio and staying fit until I get called for a power test! Thank you so much!

I just wanted to take a second to thank you for this channel... Monday marked the last day of working in mental health. I served others for 6+ years, and the last 2 years were just gut-wrenching and soul destroying. I was canned for doing the right thing, after 4 months at a new job, and assured things were fine just a few days ago. I'm finally starting the very very first steps of the hiring process of a career I'd once considered when I was a kid, and am now hopeful to see this to fruition.

All your videos get me fired up to be police officer. Thanks for taking time out to help those who are seeking law enforcement as a career.

I can’t wait to start college and then move into the police department

I went thru a military-style live-in academy in 1980. What you described was spot on, even back then. What I still remember to this day was a sobering statistic. The academy senior instructor said to us on the last day of class: “Look at the person on your right. Look at the person on your left. Which one of you will become the individual that commits suicide during your first year in service? Statistics show that one of you will.” He was right. Our class president was that person. He had a domestic dispute with his girlfriend and his department responded. His co-worker asked him to go out for a cup of coffee with him to cool off. He went in to the bedroom to get a jacket and shot himself instead. I never would have believed that stat was true! Stay safe my friends and have at least one person that you can confide in. There are many things about this job that will piss you off, that are unfair, that might be illegal or unethical, but don’t bottle it up or drown your thoughts in a bottle.

Perfect timing on this video, start the academy in a month

You know a channel is good when you thumbs up the video immediately after the notification and before you even watch it

How to pass the academy: -Study your case laws -Do as you’re told -Don’t do anything stupid and get into trouble -Pay attention The trick is finding a way to go above and beyond in your class.

The comparison on building a house to the academy was spot on! Once you hit the field/streets that's when the foundation gets poured and the frame gets built and so on. Keep up the good work and stay frosty.

Graduation day is one of your best moments in life. Can’t describe the feeling but you feel like you’re on top of the world. Watch out for those badge bunnies 🐰 when they come out though.

Step 1: Fail the fire academy

This was very accurate. I just graduated the Maryland State Police Academy in June.

You are doing "the job" an amazing service by making these past two videos... with moral and application low, any bit of encouragement you can offer to a good candidate is pure gold!!! Be safe, and please keep up the good work 🚔❤

I just personally want to thank you Mike for everything you have taught me. I've been watching your videos since your first live stream in 2017. I finally made my dreams come true and were able to get sponsored on with an amazing department. We are currently in week 7 of 23 of the academy. Again, I can't thank you enough for your help! Also, I'd love to send you one of our department patches if you wanted to PM me an address! Stay safe Mike!

I definitely want to go into law enforcement, thanks 401 for everything!!

Our son is at cleet now to become a deputy at our county's sheriff's department.

I think you missed out some points that people can do other than PE preparation before going to academy. I would recommend: 1) take a civil safe driving class with wet road simulation 2) get a CCW and take shooting classes, go to the range regularly with the handgun that your future department uses as duty gun 3) buy handbooks to study law beforehand 4) join a martial arts studio and train regularly 5) buy pepper spray and have a friend hose you down, then try to fight through it (obstacle course, radio message, find gun) 6) take a first aid and stop the bleed class 7) do anything else you can imagine and afford beforehand - it is always easier if you bring some prior experince

I get chills thinking about this. I am on the top of the eligibility list and we have 6 openings going to the academy in January so I am preparing myself right now and since February when I applied this year! :D

Mad respect for anyone wanting to go into LE these days. With everything cops have to put up with I can't imagine wanting to do that as a career. But I'm so glad there are people still willing to do so.

I'll be completing the academy on the 31st of August and man it has been a roller coaster. With everything going on, we got pushed back a month or so but the academy isn't really difficult in my opinion. If you're not well disciplined or lack self motivation you may have a more challenging experience. Honestly, if you put forth an honest effort and bust your ass you'll be fine. I enjoy all your content, it's very informative especially the topics regarding the application process, etc.

I got offered a job by my regional police in Canada 😁 I’ve been watching your videos for a bit and they have been helpful so thank you for the tips 👮🏾‍♀️👌🏾 I’ll be attending the academy in about a month to complete my training. Good luck to everyone else out there !

I’m scheduled to start October 5th, thank you man. I’ve been watching for the last 3 years.

when I was in the Academy here in Northern California, I was taught on the Police calls and tactics and procedures whereas many people who I met learned about Radar and Lidar

50 sit-ups in 60 seconds? Unless you’re cheating, they can’t be done that fast

We need a hell of a lot more police officers out there and God bless all of them!!!!!

Thanks for the video I’m currently attending an academy here in Texas and hope to graduate in December !😤

Went thru the academy from February to august 1st. This is the most spot on academy video I’ve seen. We did firearms in the middle, and the rest of use of force at the end. Also took TCCC. EVOC was the best part

For myself. Most fun: EVOC driving and PT. Least fun: Redman. Just be respectful and attentive and it goes by very quickly.

I remember watching all his videos trying to prepare. 6months out now and it's a must experience I never want again haha

Years ago I went through my local community college’s ems academy and it seems like a very similar experience. Thank you for the information. I am planning on enrolling next summer

When I was in the academy it was 7-3 and you weren't allowed to leave the building during that time, so you had to bring your lunch every single day with you.

On my third week in now! He was right about the death by PowerPoint for the first 2 weeks 🤣

I went through the academy in1968 (retired 30 yrs later) and lived some of the history being taught in today. Best job I ever had.

When this is posted the same day that you are sworn in...

I’m in the criminal justice field and it’s not easy , questions are directed just as mentioned in this video. Def lots of studying let alone the citing. Ahh, nervous about the academy but I think it’ll be worth it.

I just passed the police academy thanks man Banger video 💯

Just got accepted today into my local academy, this video couldn't have came out at a better time! Keep it up man love your content!

Any advice for the old guy in the class? About to be 30 and entering the academy, I know most are younger than me. Changed careers and lost 85lbs to be here. I won't quit.

Thank you Officer 401, your informational videos have been such a huge help. Keep up the good work and be safe.

I’m in college prepping to become part of the Houston PD. Insight as always thank you for doing this especially in these times

Going to start my career on Friday with my physical test and written exam Love watching your videos they're so informative and you also make them fun with their jokes too keep up the good work sir

Going through Pre-Screening for our Sheriff’s Office for their Academy. Got my PAT and written exam this weekend. Thanks for the good tips. Been studying both the US and State Constitution and the crime statutes to get a lead knowledge wise. Keep up the great vids and you just got another subscriber!

Leave on the 20th here in Canada! Perfect advice

This video is point on.... I'm graduating the police academy in 4 days and everything that he has just said was exactly what I seen within my 7 in the half months in the academy.

I'm on day 3 of my police academy here in Jax, Fl! Been waiting for this video for a long time, thank you!!

3 more weeks till academy for me. Incredibly excited as well as scared shitless.

I’m going into law enforcement soon. Training as hard as I can to be the best I can. These videos help a lot.

I start my first day of the academy tomorrow.

I’m about to graduate in 3 weeks. I doubt anyone will read this, but even if one does, this will help. Here’s a few tips I can give. 1) DO NOT GIVE UP. The academy is 90% mind games. Not being able to do anything right, your room being messed up, they may even tell you you’re walking and breathing wrong. Don’t let it get to you, just take it with a grain of salt and move on. 2) NOTES. Take as many notes as you can. They’re going to give you all the information needed to pass, but they’ll give it to you fast. It’s up to you to learn it. 3) BE IN SHAPE BEFOREHAND. Don’t rely on the academy to get you into shape, because it’s going to suck worse. The standard 1.5 miles to be hired is the minimum you’ll run in the academy. You’ll end up running upwards of 3.5 miles. 4) INTEGRITY. Do not lie. About anything. Lying is the one thing that will get you kicked out without question, our class president just got kicked out for sexual harassment and the main reason he got booted was the lying. 5) COMPLACENCY IS A NO GO. Don’t get to a point of thinking you got it down and can slack off, because the second you do you’ll be in a world of hurt. And finally 6) LEAVE IF IT IS NOT FOR YOU. Do not be one of the people that realize law enforcement isn’t just a cool car with a badge and gun, and continue to stay. This profession is something that is being ruined by people like that. If you wake up and second guess your commitment to the people of your community and your department, don’t waste that much time staying just because your pride will be stepped on.

11:00 I'd argue you haven't even "cleared the lot of trees". I'd say you've just located the lot after graduating academy. You clear the lot of trees throughout your first weeks on.

10:21 How I walk when there’s no toilet paper in the bathroom and I have to run and get more

I start the 31st of August but our academy is 10 months long since it’s 5 hours a day

I APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO! One of the best videos to show what will come being in the academy. Amazing. Appreciate you so much! Future State Troop here 🙏🏼

Just need two things to get confirmed for the academy Im expected to leave the 4th of January, 2021 wish me luck, and good luck to others as well!

I have another 3years in the Army before I get the chance to apply, my final one than that’s it I’m going for San Antonio Police department. Love your videos man keep up the good work and stay safe and take care of yourself and the family!

Here’s the best advice. Don’t be too out of shape and follow instructions.

I graduated GPSTC Columbus on June 30 it was 8 weeks and was TOUGH. Yours and yummis videos helped me alot.

How to pass the police academy. Develop an addiction to caffeine I recommend intravenous as you will have days when you are at class from 7am to 9pm.

Perfect timing! I have academy in November, thanks for all the great info!

passed my training not too long ago

JUST SIGNED MY CONTRACT TO BE SPONSORED FOR THE ACADEMY YOUR VIDEOS HELPED SO MUCH THANK YOU MAN!!!!!

I hate to bring it up, but with all the anti-cop hysteria going around today, the curriculum in many states may be changing right now. The Me Too movement started it with the addition of courses on victim centered interviewing. I know cops and prosecutors who struggle with the idea that they can't even ask alleged victim the tough questions. With the craziness of the last few months, we are probably going to see more required verbal judo - talk 'em down type courses. As long as we're still willing to spend the money to teach all the standard courses - and let officers use force when force is necessary to protect the public and themselves, I think these can be useful. But I hate to see what police will be studying if some of these far leftists have their ways.

Bro that last speech was 🔥🔥🔥, not just for cops but for life, I know u had to think about thag

The Training sounds like Basic in the military. Lots of similarity, even the drill and ceremonies looks like it. Interesting nevertheless.

Headed to the academy on August 9th. Officer 401 thank you for your content. The last year and a half have helped tremendously

Half way through week 5 at my academy. I’m ready to finish and get started on fto.

Oh my, After hearing this I can't wait until I be able to join the academy. It sounds so exciting and awesome and I will learn everything I need 😃

Lucky for Texans especially ones near Eastfield college in mesquite TX you can do their academy in either a year (Part Time) or a semester (Full time) and you can get your TCOLE License. And it all Cost about 2600, and you can use financial aid.

So just to get this clear...that classic 'documentary' Police Academy isn't an accurate depiction of what really goes on? I am shocked. lol

Just finished the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy. Hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. But I’m loving the job.

So that means, police officers don’t keep the peace after they graduate?😁

No joke with the run. I ran it in 25.30 minutes. The sit-ups were a challenge too: 7.

people already disliking? its been 30 seconds lol

I start on the 17th in NC. Thanks for the info

If your required to do these exercise, then why are some officers are cubby

I aint planning on becoming a cop nor ever thought about it.....still manage to stay and watch the whole video and paid closed attention lol.... great vid 401!

Why would anyone want to be a cop in todays political climate?

Your videos are getting better and more informative and I can't thank you enough.

On my third week of the academy for county police here in Maryland shout out to MARYLAND!!! thanks again man for the video

I’m leaving for the academy on the 21st of this month. Riverside county sheriff CA. Your a really smart guy and your pointers and tips have really helped me wish me luck thank you

I was accepted to one of the Community College Academies here in Tennessee yesterday. I start January 24Th!! I'm putting myself through!

Thank you for not sugar coating the process!!!

On my third week... TAKE TRAINING PRIOR TO THE ACADEMY SERIOUS!