4-3

Decent today at SCCJA. Had PT/DT this morning. Did not get much sleep last night so I have been dragging all day...drink machine finally restocked Diet Dew so I'm feeling a bit more awake.

Had class on Crime Scene and Physical Evidence...a lot of which I had in a lecture at USC from the same teacher and from my previous internship. Have a hands on portion of Crime Scene tonight.

Going to study after class and then sleep hopefully early tonight. If we can get through tomorrow and then the test on Friday we should be good.

“Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary, praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:1-2,6

42

4-2

Been a decent day...long overall though. Started with PT this morning then did vehicle extractions for DT.

Had class on Miranda after lunch.

Prayers appreciated. Getting stressed/frustrated and those of you that know me well know that is not a good thing.

"Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose" - Friday Night Lights

4-1

Today started with PT...can tell we are all getting in better shape...less huffing and puffing afterwards. Then had DT...did more weapon retention.

Had class on Interrogation today. It was a really good class with a fantastic instructor who really seemed to care about us and viewed us as brothers and sisters as opposed to students.

Overall decent day. Unfortunately we lost one yesterday retaking the PAT.

Freshman class is here. Two guys from RH...haven't spoken to them today but last night they were all good.

"Hallelujah all I have is Christ. Hallelujah Jesus is my life"

44

3-5

Whoohoo! Time for a weekend! 

Feels good to be back home. No test today. We did a whole day doing a FEMA course on Terrorism. We are not tested on the material but we were able to learn quite a lot of valuable information. Also were given a lot of free books that will greatly enhance my Law Enforcement experience. 

A nice quote stolen from a tweet by my good friend Mjr TJ Geary with USCPD: "Each of us must be committed to maintaining the reputation of all of us. All of us must be committed to maintaining the reputation of each of us." 

Law enforcement is without a doubt a family and each of us as an individual impacts the reputation of that family across the world. We must stay vigilant in making sure that is a positive reputation. 

45

3-4

Had class all day. Learned about specific crimes.

We get to move down to the third floor tonight!! Then study and bed!

46 

3-3

Well well well...the day has FINALLY come and gone. OC (Pepper) Spray is FINALLY completed...kinda. I have some time so I'll try to fill you in.

Started the morning out very well. I went to bed at 8:45 last night so I got a great night's sleep (planning the same for tonight). Then we went down for OC. Basically lined up and got to it. We were lined up by spray type. Jesse and I had 10% (The most potent you can legally use as a LEO) Foam spray. That means it sticks longer and burns more but is easier to decontaminate (decon). After a bit of a wait we went out and lined up. The we went up and were asked a couple questions. Told to close our eyes and hold our breath. Then they sprayed us. We had to punch a strike bag a couple times and were escorted to Decon 1. The burn kicked in right between the bag and Decon. Now when I say burn...it is like nothing you have ever experienced. It's made of Cheyenne pepper. It was BAD...not taser bad but it was BAD. We then had to sit and let water run in our face and pat our face/blow our nose over and over into a rag and wash our face over and over with Dawn. At this point anytime the water was not touching your face it felt like you were standing in a fire...and that is not an exaggeration. Stayed there about 10 min. We could not leave Decon 1 until we could open our eyes and count the fingers of the person doing our Decon. Finally was able to do that and led over to Decon 2. This was a large fan and we were given ice bags. By this point I had no problem opening my eyes but the burn was seriously unbearable unless the ice and fan were blowing. Stayed there 10-15 min as well until I could sprint upstairs to the showers. Insert a special thank you to Capt Phillips of the West Columbia Police Dept for all the help in Decon 2!! Went upstairs and immediately threw away my shirt that was covered in OC. Stuck my head in the shower and began washing over and over. Eventually the burn subsided enough to change and get back downstairs. Ended up with OC all over my face and ears, arms, and legs due to the foam falling. Took about 1 hour to 1.5 hours for all the burn to finally subside.

Then we had classroom on OC and then our proficiency test for OC. Passed it.

Took a shower a few min ago and my ears and legs reactivated so I am burning pretty bad right now...should subside soon.

We have liberty tonight so I am going to eat with Adam Jackson...at Chili's (note the irony).

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" -Philippians 4:13

47

3-2

Passed written DT test with a 92 and no critiques on my practical (equal to a 100). Very long and stressful day...hoping to get to bed early.

OC (Pepper) Spray tomorrow. Should be fun!!

Going to bed early tonight!

Behold my servant, whom I uphold;
My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. Isaiah 42:1 (Thanks Clara!!)