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15 contributions to OPS-BecomeaPoliceOfficer
Next shuttle runs dates?
Good afternoon! I see the next date is on October 3rd. Will there be only one test for October and next directly in November?
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How do we register? Depending on time I may need to do Nov.
Common Myths Dispelled
Let’s bust some of the most common myths about becoming a police officer. Which one surprises you the most? “You have to speak both English and French.” • Being multilingual can certainly be useful in Ottawa, but candidates shouldn't automatically assume that not being perfectly bilingual means policing is closed to them. The operational language is English. Our newest recruits speak numerous languages, including French, Arabic, Bangla, Hindi and Urdu. Speaking French is not a requirement! “I need a Police Foundations or Criminology degree.” • Police related schooling is not the only route. Our recruits come from a wide variety of educational backgrounds, including business, nursing, sciences, psychology and engineering. “I need previous law enforcement or military experience.” • A policing background isn’t the only experience that can prepare someone. Customer service, leadership, volunteering, trades, healthcare, business and other careers can develop transferable skills. We encourage applicants from different backgrounds and walks of life. “Police work is basically just arrests and responding to crime.” • Modern policing involves community engagement, communication, de-escalation, investigations, mental-health-related calls, traffic/public safety, deterring crime and working with many partner agencies. “Everyone who becomes an officer has wanted to be a police officer since childhood.” • There’s no single path into policing. Some police officers knew from a young age that policing is what they wanted to do, while others discovered it later after building experience in completely different careers. People can bring valuable skills from business, healthcare, trades, education, customer service, the military, public service, and many other fields. A career change doesn’t mean starting from zero, your previous experience may bring maturity, communication skills, leadership, problem solving, and a different perspective to policing. “You need to be huge, extremely muscular, or look intimidating.”
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What about certain medications? Let's say a male on Dr prescribed TRT? Someone taking antidepressants? Someone who has schizophrenia but can manage it with medications?
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@Jessie Mancini I wear progressives myself. I have perfect vision with them and meet the threshold without. I think its more serious vision issues that are not correctable with eye wear, contacts or surgery.
Shuttle Run Practice 🔥💯
Saturday September 26 @ 10:30am- 11:30am Comment below if you're coming! 👇 Where: Kanata private school academy 180 Huntmar Dr, Stittsville, ON K2V 1E2 - the entrance is at the front of the school, left most door. Just knock and I'll let you in 😊 Bring your own water bottle - there is no water fountain in the gym We will be splitting the gym fee, should be approx 7-12$ per person! I appreciate it if people let me know if they can no longer make it, thanks! If there are any issues, contact me at 613-581-5765
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@Jessie Mancini that might work! Sat I am in a parade, then my kids ringette game and then I won Redblack tickets for their Family Day!
Fitness - Running
Hi everyone! I was asked this weekend to post some tips and information about running for those in Skool. I am curious what people may like to see. I am currently training to do the full Ironman next year here in Ottawa. I certainly recommend joining different run groups across Ottawa and am happy to share some of the ones I go to, specifically I go to the 25th on Thursday evenings. Please comment below what you would like to see, as I am more than happy to give tips and advice on what has helped me pass my shuttle run and upkeep my fitness at a high standard where I am able to surpass the shuttle run requirements.
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@Bethany Stewart my son has a football game at that exact time on Saturday. If he didn't I would have loved to go. I would like to gauge where I am at to see where I can improve. I appreciate the advice and would love more info on the running group
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@Bethany Stewart Managed to maintain 7-8km/h for 15 mins this weekend on a pitched jog.
Shuttle Run Practice
If I was to book a gym for one of these days, what day works best for you. We will run the beep test, do some running drills, and some speed work :) Feel free to add any time that works best in the comments
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Hi! the 26th is the "100 Piper March" in Manotick. This is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion in Canada. Its got 200 pipers and drummers coming from across Canada to play! Its a pretty big event that they expect some big crowds..just advising as this "may" effect #s....I would suspect some of the OPS Pipe Band will be playing in this parade also (RCMP too)
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James Bright
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Interested in a career change. I have been a leader in the federal public service for 20+ years serving the men and women in uniform.

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