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It would be wrong to think that once you have passed your exams and been accepted in to the Canadian Police that training has ended. For…
Read the articleSaving Lives
One of the documents you need to present when you apply to join any of the Canadian police forces is a first aid certificate. This has…
Read the articlePolice Blog Series # 7 – Don’t Fear the Polygraph
I have often been intrigued by lie detector tests. Before I joined the Police Force I saw lie detectors being used in spy films and TV…
Read the articlePolice Series Blog #6 – Why Join the Police?
Sometimes you get asked a question and it takes a good few minutes to provide a decent answer. Something along the lines of “who is the…
Read the articleKeep Your Documentation Handy
When you apply to join the police it is as well to make sure you have the following documentation to hand: • Birth certificate • Social…
Read the articleHeads Up for Mountie Cadets
When you think about what profession you want to pursue you should be thinking long term. This is not a decision to take lightly. That’s what…
Read the articlePolice Blog Series #5 – Taking the Fitness Test
I was talking recently about how physical exercise is great for the brain. It is true that walking and running can stimulate the circulation of blood…
Read the articleStudent blog Series #4 – Jogging the Memory
I was looking out of the window this morning and saw the rain pounding down. The temperature has dropped too and quite honestly I felt like…
Read the articleStudent blog Series #3 – In Honour of the Fallen
I read something a little while ago that made me feel humble and at the same time inspired. It was the story of Erin Orchakovsky. Erin’s…
Read the articlePATI – Ontario Syllogisms
The specific exam for candidates in Ontario is called the Police Analytical Thinking Inventory or PATI. The exam tests various skills in the PATI including: 1.…
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