How I Decided to go in Police Technology.

When I was younger, I wanted to become a veterinarian. I wanted to help animals, but when I got older I had more options in my head as of being a cop.

Choice 1 : Police officer.

Choice 2 : Veterinarian.

Police officer.

A few years ago, I did sea cadets and my officer was a police officer. He told me about the work, and it was starting to be a job that really interested me. So, I started doing my research and finally decided on being a police officer when I grow up. In that job, there is a lot of overtime, there is a good salary and retirement.

Choice 1 : My Years in School.

Veterinarian.

When I was younger, I loved dogs, all I wanted to do was to help them. As I got older, I learned the real function of a veterinarian. He had to perform operations and take care of several other animals. The job no longer interested me so, I went to register in Police Technology.

Choice 1 : My Years in School.

My Years in School.

In grade 11, I decided to pursue my dream and enroll in Police Technology. I was 16 years old. I was a little scared, I didn't know what to expect. I knew it was going to be demanding, but I decided to go for it. It's a 3-year program. I started my first year at Ahuntsic College and the workloads required a lot of adaptation. I was starting to lose motivation, so I had to come up with game plans. I had 2 choices.

Choice 1 : Be organized.

Choice 2 : Procrastinate.

Be organized.

One of my options was to keep pushing, think about why everything had started. I had to organize my time, time manage everything I had to do from work, volunteering, studies, workouts and having time to relax. So, I bought myself a calendar. I started making a schedule, and allocating myself some time for each tasks that I had to do in a day or for the week. This technique allowed me to push through the hard times and being able to get straight A's.

Choice 1 : Investing my time.

Procrastinate.

Picking the time management option wasn't working even if I tried. I was still procrastinating, didn't know how to manage my time. I always put aside my homework and watched Netflix or hang out with friends. I had really bad grades because I did all my homework and projects last minute. It was a chaotic situation I was sad and depressed all the time. It even happened that I stayed in bed and didn't show up to school because I couldn't see the purpose anymore.

Choice 1 : How I Managed to Get Out of this Bad Phases.

How I Managed to Get Out of this Bad Phases.

One day, I decided to call my childhood friend to try to have some advice and support from her. We talked, she made me see the reason why I started. She also made me understand that the more I push right now, the more my effort will pay off in the future. So, I ended up challenging myself to always do better and do the best I can in my upcoming sessions.

Choice 1 : Investing my time.

Investing my time.

I decided to start investing my time in the community, and do more things related to my area of ​​work.

Choice 1 : Work.

Choice 2 : Volunteering.

Volunteering.

So, I started volunteering for different causes in Montreal and Laval. At first, I was really skeptical about it, but then it felt really good helping others without getting money for it. I felt like I was here because I really wanted to be present and help the organisation or the people. Volunteering offers a lot of advantages like learning new things, getting experiences in several areas of work, which helps you find what area you would like to work in later, it looks good in a resume, and it's not as stressful as a real job.

Choice 1 : Work.

Work.

Moreover, I found a job related to my future field of work that I appreciate enormously. I work as a security guard with a premium wages, and enjoy the tasks I have to do. I meet the needs of people, I lead them, I make sure that everyone follows the rules and instructions. It's a job that puts a bit of action in my week.

Choice 1 : An Event that Happened at Work.

An Event that Happened at Work.

There was a man without a mask and wanted to go in the center either way, but we couldn't let him in, so he started screaming on my and my colleagues.

Choice 1 : Call the Police.

Choice 2 : Deal with Him Myself.

Call the Police.

I didn't mind what the old man said. I took the phone in front of him, and called 911. I explained the whole situation to them, and they came to the scene. The man got scared, and ran off. The police came, and we explained the situation to them. We did not file a complaint, but they told us that if he returned to the center they would come, and take care of the situation.

Choice 1 : 3 years later.

Deal with Him Myself.

I am normally a very patient person. But this man began to use unacceptable words to everyone present. I raised my voice, and told him to get out of the center. I began to approach him. He was hitting everyone around him, kicking the desk, and throwing his pencil at me.

Choice 1 : Keep approaching.

Choice 2 : Leave him cool down.

3 years later.

I finished my Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Police Technology. Now that I am finished, I have to find myself a position in a police station. They're hiring a lot of new cops these days, I am very lucky. I will give you the choice between 2, either Laval or Montreal.

Choice 1 : Laval.

Choice 2 : Montreal.

Laval.

So, I applied in Laval. I did the whole process, exams, internships, job interviews, and on-the-job training. After about 4 months of progress, you can finally call me Officer Pia!

Choice 1 : Our Daily.

Choice 2 : Example of call.

Montreal.

I try to apply in a police station in Montreal. They were less looking for new police officers. It was hard to be accepted. Unfortunately, it didn't work. I invite you to go back and read about my time in the Laval police station.

Choice 1 : Laval.

The End.

I hope you enjoyed reading my story!

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Our Daily.

I started to patrol with my partner. He's kind enough, but sometimes he can be rude to me. We do not feel on everything, nor do we have all the same working methods, but here the adaptation takes place.

Choice 1 : Example of call.

Example of call.

After 1 month of work in the field, we received an important call on sexual harassment. My partner and I took the men to the police and station and helped the woman. I was happy of the work we did with, and can't wait to live more adventures, and help other people.

Choice 1 : The End.

Keep approaching.

I kept approaching him, he tried coming to me, but he cooled off and went outside. I sent an e-mail to all the workers, so that they don't let him in the center.

Choice 1 : 3 years later.

Leave him cool down.

About 10 minutes he finally left the entrance, and I proceeded to send an e-mail to all the workers at the center that he is a person who no longer has the right to enter the center after the disturbance he caused.

Choice 1 : 3 years later.