Wish me luck!

[skorb]

Don't forget - "with great power comes great responsibility"

and now advice from a conservative:

"Go kick some serious ass!"

[shreddermon]

For cops, ass-kicking is a frequent responsibility.

[RacerX]

CONGRATS, JOHN! I'm pulling for you!



Does this mean I get to speed & stuff if I ever happen to be driving through your beat?

[Bri]

Congrats! I have a couple of friends in law enforcement so I have a small idea what it took to get to this point. Best of luck in the academy and thanks for stepping up!

[Cleveland Metal]

Thanks so much everyone, I really do appreciate everyones support and interest.

It has been pretty involved getting to this point for sure, never realize what it took, and it takes quite a bit. To get in the top 30 out of 2200 applicants is pretty astounding to me.. Not sure how I managed that.. Just pretty excited right now to know I made it through.

Rich, technically, I'm a cadet for 6 more months, but my job title at least says Police Officer . Was at the hospital a bit ago for some things and they kept calling me officer I thought that was cool.

Ron, I'm sure you speeding through my zone will be the least of my worries here. Feel free, it's probably safer for you to get through quickly.

[toejam]

Great news, John. Congrats!

[Reverend Timmy]

Congrats,John.Does this make you a diciple of Bill?.......

[StukaJU87]

Congrats John. I know you WILL do this. The academies are not in the business of seeing people fail. You have to stay strong and motivated. If they see you are trying your hardest, you will be golden.

I started at the NJ State Correction Officer's Academy at 38 years old(Dec 2001). I was one of the oldest in my class. They did not let me slide though. When they found out I was former USMC (1983-86) they made me a squad leader.:ROTF: No slacking for me. 14 weeks later, graduation. It felt good.

Best of luck, John. With Bill's friendship and guidance I am sure you will do the city of Cleveland proud. Knock 'em dead at the academy!!!!!

[Shawn Lutz]

Got the call this morn, I came home form work, and detectives just came to my house and delivered the letter in person to me.

I'm officially employed by the City of Cleveland Police Department as a Police Officer...

I start the Academy on Monday, the 15th of October! 4If I make it through, I'll be on duty around May.

All smiles...

That is kick-as news and congratulations John, I was wondering what became of this...

[Endrik]

All the best Johnny-boy, I think you are a good person and get the job done... but be safe... it's not big boobs and palm trees out there

[horns666]

This is the beginning of a whole new life bro..

Don't RUSH anything..let it happen..

EVERYTHING will fall into place..

you fucking deserve it..

Bill Z

[Inazone]

Congrats, man. Did anyone make a big scene when the cops came to your door?

"You need to get home RIGHT NOW. There is a detective here asking about you."

[dg]

Awesome news! Congrats John!

[rjohnstone]

Cograts John!

You'll do great at the academy.

[Cleveland Metal]

Thanks guys, I'm still riding the happy feeling today

No Inazone, the Detectives were cool and called ahead to arrange a meeting haha... Everyone is used to them being around asking questions anyways, they hit my whole street and half of my parents street during the first bit of background investigations. People who I have no idea who they are come up to me asking how it's going. Hah... Kind of odd...

Scott, good to hear your experience and thanks for the good word.

Always good to hear from everyone. Thanks!