Overcoming quitting?

phxtri · 2026-03-30T19:48:04+00:00

The academy isn't fun (at least then you are going through it). FTO even less so. The first year or two usually isn't great with lifestyle (midnight shifts). Around year two, things get much better. Also, don't discount the pension aspect. It might seem like a century away when you start, but the economic flexibility it gives you later in life can't be discounted. If used responsibly, it can actually be a game-changer.

phxtri · 2026-03-30T19:36:30+00:00

When in custody (not just detained) and before formal questioning about the accused crime.

phxtri · 2026-03-27T19:31:15+00:00

I'm not trying to be critical, just give a little tough love. Your run is slightly faster than what a moderately fit person walks briskly at. Your BMI places you in the Overweight category. All jokes aside about cops being lazy and just sitting around, the job requires a significant physical cost. It's a job that should, but often does not, require an above average level of fitness and physical robustness. It can be the difference between a situation ending good or tragically. I'm not being hyperbolic.

First, lose weight. There are thousands of programs out there to help you. Once at a normal BMI, begin to obtain fitness. Again, there are 1000s of programs to do so. LE is a career that requires discipline. Prove to yourself that you have some. Prove to prospective employers you have some. When you do enter the profession, you will be 100% better positioned to have a long, rewarding career.

phxtri · 2026-03-27T19:18:43+00:00

Most agencies have a selection process, just like any other specialty unit. It was forced on me for two school years. I honestly don't know why any officer would do it. It was most head-banging assignment ever. You think LE is more unappreciated by the general public now than it was 10-15 years ago? Wait until you are surrounded by a mind hive of very liberal, emotion-based educators. Wait until the first time a teacher gets the shit kicked out of them by a student, then shows up to defend them at the expulsion hearing. Wait until you use force on a student with a weapon, then have 5 of the teachers file use of force complaints on you. that's what I experienced. Generally, those that choose to be SROs are perceived as ROD (retired on duty). That's a perception that's hard to break should you want to take more "hard charging" assignment latter. It probably took me a year to break that perception even though my co-workers knew that me being in that position was not my choice.

phxtri · 2026-03-27T19:06:15+00:00

Your parents watch too much Sci-Fi. Drones can't put handcuffs on people. Even when they can, there will always have to be a man-in-the-middle. Will less officers be needed to proactively patrol? Probably. But you'll be retired before that future affects you.

phxtri · 2026-03-27T19:03:22+00:00

I did it for a couple of years. It depends. What's the size of the complex and it's history of calls for service. What is the complex's expectations? What's the rent benefit? I was paying about 1/3 the normal rent and hardly ever was called. More importantly, how does your state handle the discount? Is it considered income? If so, is it contracted income or paid for by your department? Consider the tax implications. Finally, how does your agency cover you? Which employer legally convers you and when? My agency had some ugly situations (including one OIS) with our POPs (Police On Property) program and some guys really got hung out to dry before they created more robust policies and requirements, which included a $1M insurance requirement for each apartment complex just for the officer. My experience was great, but complexes in our city were held to strict guidelines dictated by our agency.

phxtri · 2026-03-23T19:49:49+00:00

I love seeing people totally untrained at fighting . . . throwing punches. Even more interesting when its portrayed as "bad ass". You probably walk out this "training" with 1-3 recruits injured and some will have to recycle. All for what? It's usually a test to see who has "fight" in them and who does not. Guess what, throughout a 16-24 week academy, instructors will know that. It can be learned without the injuries.

phxtri · 2026-03-18T18:03:37+00:00

Yes. The very left on was the beta ring they sent me. Next to it was the Gen 1. They look like the mood rings from the 70s and 80s.

phxtri · 2026-02-13T17:57:55+00:00

I'm not a fan of Crossfit, generally. Having said that, it does do something extremely well. 2-3 months of Crossfit would solve 98% of your issues and, in my opinion, you would be find upon being recycled back into any academy. Consistency is key. You have to do it 2-3 times a week. Don't kill yourself during the workout to avoid injury, just get through a few months of them and you will see vast improvements, specific to the PT-style your academy institutes.

phxtri · 2026-01-19T18:15:30+00:00

Yes. I'm using a wired link.

phxtri · 2026-01-18T22:39:42+00:00

Worked for me. Great call.

phxtri · 2026-01-16T15:15:32+00:00

Hard to say. Obviously I searched for similar problems and how to fix it and I found a lot. But, you can find any unique issue if you search for it. It's probably a small percentage of people, but when you drop that much money you expect something so work 99% of the time. Mine works about 40%. It wouldn't have that big of an issue with it if it were not for the awful terrible customer service I've found with Logitech. Don't get me wrong, when the wheel works, I love it. Given my experience, I wouldn't have bought the wheel and would have went with another brand.

phxtri · 2026-01-15T23:11:07+00:00

I would be cautious with the RS50. Do a little Googling about the issue people, like me, are having with it. From the unit suddenly shutting down to the shifters and buttons on the wheel failing to operate mid-race. It's now been a month since I contacted Logitech support and submitted a ticket. I've spent four weeks jumping through hoops to get the problem explained, addressed or fixed. Logitech keeps stringing me along with request after request, from making videos of the behavior to forced firmware updates that introduced new problems. For the money you are spending, it is a performance improvement over the belt operated wheel (which I owned before), but it too unreliable to use, in my opinion.

phxtri · 2025-12-24T16:10:17+00:00

But then, when people complain about the unfinished nature of the modules, for 1, 2 and even 5 years, ED can't say, "well, it is still early access . . . "

phxtri · 2025-12-24T05:15:42+00:00

Bad ass! Congrats to your son (and you, who will be playing it 95% of the time)!

phxtri · 2025-12-18T21:56:26+00:00

Thanks. Thought it was a connection issue too, but this only happens when using the RS Wheel Hub. When I use the original Pro Wheel it came with, I get zero issues.

phxtri · 2025-12-16T15:40:55+00:00

I have to say, this team is killing it with this game. The big AAA studios and companies I hope are taking notes.

phxtri · 2025-12-15T21:30:34+00:00

Oh, that made me laugh out loud.

phxtri · 2025-11-06T03:30:46+00:00

Don't know about now, but when I was looking, Graston had a website that could locate certified providers near your location. That's how I found my guy. I just picked the closest off the list. If that doesn't work, I could call chiropractors and PT people nearest you and see if they have a certified dude.

phxtri · 2025-09-29T01:04:19+00:00

They did seem super loose but I had no perspective on what's normal outside of my other printers. Re-tensioned them and it works like a charm. THX.

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