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The facts and only the facts ... with the KISS theory in place (Keep It Simple Stupid).

Follow my suggestion posted on a previous message and you will do fine.

Really, the WCT on this site...

The points page is just as important and the summary. The WCT is based on a traffic violation, it is a well known fact so with that in mind, the best way to get it right is as follows:
1. read the...

Absolutely!! I sent mine application in and during my first interview I questioned the officer and she advised me that online applications are reviewed within days, but mail/or walk ins are just...

Sorry, but this is crazy ... we get Stat days, annual leave, overtime, court time, and paid duties (if we choose)... in addition we work less days than people working regular working days. Most...

Only send what they are requesting on their website, and nothing more. They will request more documents once you have passed the first review. I know that if you send the application online the...

OPS has three weeks of pre-OPC training so you should hear from them a min. of 4 weeks before. When I was hired - they called me March 15 and I started April 10th.

Good luck

I find that to be really hard to believe - especially having been there.

OPC is more like a cult than anything ... you are isolated from the real world for 3 months, you walk around the compound...

Good points by everyone. I'm female, on for just over a year, and my husband, as yours has concerns, but knew this is what I wanted and was supportive. My daughters are 11 and 13 and were scared to...

Word for the wise: this site is monitored by police forces, make sure too much information is not provided..... remember the confidentiality agreement?

That being said, you don't have to list 100%...

When at OPC, your class gets together every week for an earlier morning run. I can't remember what they start at, I think 2.5 km, and then increase each week. They are not timed, but your class has...

Few points:
1. there have been situations where bad sexual conduct has lead to individuals being fired from their police force and leaving OPC - fortunately not many.
2. As for the pepper spray...

Are you CRAZY??? 40 is definitely NOT too old. In my OPC class 38% of the people hired were in their late 30's and older, and the oldest was 51 years. I have to say, that it was great running by...

Not sure about York (great force by the way), but ususally it is more a \"get-to-know-you\" type of interview.... your strenghts, your weaknesses, why you want to be an officer, what you can bring to...

Haven't been on the site for a long, long time - time is flying by. I was hired with Ottawa March last year, went to OPC, 500 hours with my couch, and now I'm on my own and loving it.

This is the...

The cost of attending OPC will go up, it is just a question of when... so rather than worrying about it, just let it happen when it happens.

Every police force gives you the option when you are...

Firstly, any posts under \"GUESTS\" should not be considered ... don't hide behind shield - if you have something to be said ... say it with a name ...

Secondly, policing isn't something to be...

Hey Kyle - how's it going ... just dropped by this site and saw your post ...
No word yet - holy jumping cows !!! I have heard that OPS is hiring 42 for the September intake ...

You better get...

Well said Dafez ....

in addition to what Dafez said - my family

Seriously though, if you are looking for courses, or skills to gain before coming here - no worries. They food feed you...

First running ... you run with your class once a week starting at 4.2 and increasing each week until you are done ... finishing off at 7.6 km. Plus you have 5 mandatory runs to do on your own.

As...

Hey guys: just had a minute and thought I would drop you a line. OPS is so cool - but you really have to stay in shape ... run .... run .... run!!

The classes are intense and jammed with...

Hey Dafez: no sorry they aren't - and the line ups are extreme... especially on the days when you have to change uniforms 4 times ... talk about rushing and eating fast ... getting us ready for...

Just home from OPS (1st week) and one of the things that the defensive tactics instructions stressed on us is that even if you come into the program with martial arts background - their techniques...

Get used to it - it is only the beginning of the waiting process my friend...

Hey OPSGuyforAugust - how's it going?
I just checked the site, and saw your posting.... glad to see you are posting - there are a lot of people here that can use your advice.

Ottawa will be...

This forum has helped many get through the process ... and we help by providing direction and suggestions. Spoon-feeding isn't an option.