The Badge: Making of a New Mexico State Police Officer Ep.1
Summary
TLDRThe video script details a physical training (PT) test for potential New Mexico State Police recruits. It includes a series of exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, a mile and a half run, and a 300-meter sprint, all designed to assess their physical fitness. The recruits are guided through each test, with instructions on proper form and expectations. The script also touches on the process of recruitment, including the polygraph test, document verification, and the importance of meeting the physical standards for law enforcement.
Takeaways
- 🏋️♂️ The script describes a physical training (PT) test for police recruits, which includes push-ups, sit-ups, a mile and a half run, and a 300-meter sprint.
- 📝 There is an emphasis on proper form and technique in performing the exercises, with specific instructions given for push-ups and sit-ups.
- ⏱ The recruits are expected to complete the mile and a half run within a specific time frame, with checkpoints marked at half mile and one mile.
- 👮♂️ The test is part of a larger recruitment and selection process for the police force, which also includes written tests and interviews.
- 📊 The script mentions a system for tracking recruits' progress throughout their training, indicating a structured and monitored approach to their development.
- 👨🏫 A sergeant is introduced who will be in charge of the recruit school, highlighting the hierarchical structure and the importance of leadership in the training process.
- 🗣️ The recruits are given clear instructions on how to behave and respond during the testing and training process, emphasizing discipline and respect.
- 👕 The script includes a segment on the distribution of uniforms and the importance of proper attire for the recruits.
- 🏥 There is mention of a medical examination as part of the recruitment process, indicating a focus on the health and fitness of the recruits.
- 🎓 The script features personal stories and motivations of several recruits, providing insight into their backgrounds and reasons for joining the police force.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the physical test described in the transcript?
-The purpose of the physical test is to assess the physical fitness of the participants, including push-ups, sit-ups, a mile and a half run, and a three hundred meter sprint, as part of their evaluation for a law enforcement or similar physical demanding role.
What are the specific requirements for performing sit-ups in the test?
-For the sit-ups, participants must interlace their fingers behind their head, ensure their elbows pass the plane of their knees when going up, and their shoulder blades touch the floor when going down. They need to complete 27 sit-ups in under one minute.
How is the mile and a half run conducted in the test?
-The mile and a half run is conducted by running three laps around the entire track. Participants must complete the run within 15 minutes and 54 seconds, with specific lap milestones marked by hash marks on the track.
What happens if a participant fails two parts of the PT test?
-If a participant fails two parts of the PT test, they are sent home and asked to reschedule another PT test. They are given feedback on their performance to work on before retesting.
What is the significance of the polygraph test mentioned in the transcript?
-The polygraph test is significant as it is part of the vetting process for potential law enforcement officers. It involves a review of their past history, including drug use, criminal history, and ethics, to ensure their suitability for the role.
What is the role of Sergeant Jake Garcia in the context of the transcript?
-Sergeant Jake Garcia is the training sergeant in charge of the State Police recruit school. His role includes overseeing the training of recruits and ensuring they are prepared for the rigors of the recruit school.
Why is the pre-orientation session important for the recruits?
-The pre-orientation session is important as it provides recruits with an overview of what to expect and prepare for during the recruit school. It also includes meeting with Human Resources to discuss necessary documents and forms for the first day of recruit school.
What is the significance of the psychological test mentioned in the transcript?
-The psychological test is significant as it is one of the many assessments used to evaluate a candidate's mental fitness and suitability for a career in law enforcement, ensuring they can handle the psychological demands of the job.
What is the process after completing the physical and psychological tests?
-After completing the physical and psychological tests, candidates go through an oral panel interview, medical examination, and are fitted for uniforms. They also sign a conditional offer of employment and have their picture taken for the tracker system.
Why is the PT assessment important for the recruits?
-The PT assessment is important for the recruits as it allows the training staff to gauge their current physical fitness levels and track their progress throughout the recruit school. It ensures they meet the physical standards required for the role.
What is the expected behavior and attitude of the recruits during the orientation and assessments?
-The expected behavior and attitude of the recruits during the orientation and assessments include being respectful, speaking up clearly, making eye contact, and following instructions promptly. They are also expected to be punctual and prepared for each stage of the process.
Outlines
🏃♂️ Physical Training Test Preparation
The script begins with an instructor preparing a group for a physical training (PT) test. The participants are directed to form a single-file line and follow the instructor to the gym. The test includes both written and physical components, with the physical test being conducted outdoors. The participants are encouraged to stretch and warm up before starting the test. The physical test consists of push-ups, sit-ups, a mile and a half run, and a three hundred meter sprint. The instructor provides clear instructions on how to perform the exercises correctly and emphasizes the importance of proper form. The participants are informed about the time limits for each exercise and are given a chance to ask questions before starting the test.
🚫 PT Test Results and Consequences
This paragraph describes the aftermath of the PT test, where one participant fails to meet the standards and is sent home. The reasons for his failure are detailed, including missing the required number of sit-ups by six and falling short of the mile and a half run time by one minute. The instructor explains the process of rescheduling the PT test and the importance of identifying areas for improvement. The narrative also transitions into the next phase of testing, which includes a written test and a discussion about the participants' backgrounds, motivations, and aspirations for joining the police force.
🔍 Document Review and Polygraph Test
The focus of this paragraph is on the administrative and evaluative aspects of the recruitment process. Candidates are required to bring and submit various documents for review, such as social security certificates and diplomas. The paragraph also covers the polygraph test, which is an essential part of the process to assess the candidates' honesty and integrity. The candidates are given instructions on how to prepare for the polygraph test and what to expect during the process. The narrative includes a candidate's personal account of their experience with the test and their feelings of nervousness and anticipation.
👮♂️ Joining the State Police: Motivations and Expectations
In this paragraph, candidates express their motivations for joining the State Police. They discuss their personal connections to the community, their desire to serve and protect, and their aspirations for personal and professional growth within the law enforcement field. The paragraph highlights the values of family, community, and the sense of brotherhood that the candidates seek in their careers. It also touches on the rigorous selection process and the candidates' anticipation of the challenges ahead.
🏋️♂️ PT Assessment and Recruit School Orientation
The final paragraph details the physical training assessment and the orientation process for the recruit school. Candidates are expected to change into appropriate attire and participate in a physical assessment to gauge their fitness levels. The results of this assessment will be used to track their progress throughout the recruit school. The paragraph also introduces Sergeant Jake Garcia, who provides an overview of the recruit school's expectations and the importance of being prepared for the rigorous training ahead. The candidates are reminded of the high standards and the commitment required to succeed in their law enforcement careers.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡PT test
💡Recruit
💡Academy
💡Polygraph test
💡Physical fitness
💡Criminal history
💡Ethics
💡Documentation
💡Chief selection
💡Conditional offer of employment
Highlights
Instructions for participants to form a single-file line and follow to the gym for the PT test.
Description of the physical test conditions, including the brisk outside weather.
Guidelines for the push-up and sit-up tests, including the criteria for a valid rep.
Emphasis on the importance of proper form during the sit-up test.
Details of the mile and a half run and the three hundred meter sprint as part of the physical test.
Instructions for running the track in full laps and the time limit for completion.
Reasoning behind sending a participant home for failing multiple parts of the PT test.
Process of signing up for the written test after completing the physical test.
Introduction of the psychological test and its role in the selection process.
Personal story of a candidate inspired by a state police officer to join the force.
Description of the polygraph test process and its significance in the recruitment process.
Overview of the pre-orientation process for the recruit school.
Importance of being prepared with the necessary documents for the recruit school.
Expectations and standards set by the training sergeant for the recruits.
Description of the PT assessment and its role in tracking progress throughout the recruit school.
Candidate's personal motivation for joining the State Police, emphasizing family and community values.
Insights from a candidate on the variety of options and opportunities within the State Police.
Account of a candidate's background in biology and chemistry and decision to pursue law enforcement.
Final thoughts from a candidate on physical preparedness for the academy.
Transcripts
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you do what you have to do to get here
dad how was it yeah alright so if I get
ya everybody to form a single-file line
and then just follow me to the gym and
then we'll conduct the PT test over
there okay we're gonna be doing the
written and the physical test will start
the physical test it's a pretty brisk
outside so let's see how they do we're
gonna be in the unit but it's gonna be
pretty cool for them so it'll be
interesting alright so um you guys could
stretch out for a few minutes get warmed
up we're gonna do the push-ups and
sit-ups first in here and then after
we're done with that we're gonna go
outside and we'll do the mile and a half
and three hundred meter sprint okay if
you're gonna rest rest in this up
position if at any point that knee goes
down you're gonna stop at that number
okay does everybody understand that any
questions no okay so this side is gonna
be holding a fist so laid completely on
your stomach and hold that fist out okay
the side getting a push-up position
so again you have to complete 15 in one
minute
go holders make sure you're counting out
loud guys at 20 seconds
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alright so I'm gonna go down the middle
give me your last name and the amount
that you did
okay so this is how I want this situps
done okay interlace your fingers behind
your head
okay when you go up make sure that the
elbows are passing the plane of this
need right here okay
if you barely go like right here it's
not gonna count on K that elbow has to
pass the plane they need when you go
down make sure the shoulder blades are
touching the floor okay again if you
guys are gonna rest rest in the hell
position so you guys have to complete 27
sit-ups in under one minute okay you
guys don't have to do a like a slow and
controlled sit-up you guys could go as
fast as you want as long as you guys are
doing them properly there but you
understand that yeah okay ready
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go
all right so well you guys are
stretching just uh going open your ears
so it's gonna be three laps around the
whole track okay and no point you're
gonna cut into any of these lanes up
here it's gonna be the whole entire
track so three laps okay so once you
finish your first lap it's going to be a
half mile okay
second lap is gonna be a mile at that
second hash mark and you guys are gonna
finish at that one point five over there
okay
so it's gonna not gonna be right here
two three fourth the fourth hash mark
okay not the last one second the last
cool so everybody understand that you
guys need to run this in 15 minutes and
54 seconds if you guys run about five
minutes every lap you guys should be
good to go
okay I'll give you guys your time once
you guys pass and there's anybody you
have any questions no everybody good to
go all right let's go ahead and line up
ready
set go yeah 5:30
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hey everybody bring it in real quick
all right cool so why you guys are
running did you see that 300 hash mark
Oobleck aren't you guys to meet me over
there okay all right so we just sent one
gentleman home the reason we sent him
home is because he failed too much of
our PT test usually when they fail two
parts of our PT test we sent him home
and have them reschedule another PT test
so if you would have just failed one who
you would have moved him on and he would
have had to redo the PT test anyway but
we just give him a little bit more time
tell him what they need to work on this
gentleman he felt that his push-ups and
sit-ups he misses sit-ups by six he
missed the mile and a half by one minute
he got 1654 so you know I usually tell
him look you know where you're at you
need know where you need to be so give
yourself a little bit of time and come
back and retest with us whenever you're
ready three
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it's about 923 now hold you guys back
over here at 10 o'clock they renew the
rate test
any questions
all right so usually after we complete
the physical test we sign them up for
the rib test silly they complete that
and see me return to section one in this
section of the exam you'll be provided
with situations that are the use of
these arithmetic you will read each
situation to solve the problem into your
answering the speech provided in the
test booklet medically you pass their
test
okay so I'm gonna pass this out right
now you need to find your name and then
site so we two guys study that stay
together promise you good pass so what
are they just crazy mail that we sent
you and studied that so just tell us a
little bit about yourself your hobbies
art and white you don't see this way
Andres
funny songs are getting even for a
bachelor distributed from the lodging
airlines me from you know crime and
playing on the net women's rugby team
for four years what it is but it's
really gonna be baby
I've always lived it off pretty New
Mexico which is the famous and I wanted
to work for the department and it weeks
ago whether it be state or out here
something like that I decided to go
Baker Morgan State wise I used to want
to go to law school but I decided since
study criminology that I wanted to do
more law enforcement instead so that's
why I decided to do policing its way
better yeah support its
that's what I said the beauty about
state please you can do pretty much
anything you can think of I mean even if
you think of something that we don't
have I mean we'll probably get it if
there's an idea more time to not that's
how things happen so you guys made a
good choice right now just get your
fingerprint cards and your IDs and then
we'll get ready to go and you do your
fingerprint okay Louie Martinez I'm from
Espanola New Mexico an officer named
Carlos Neil he's a recruiter he inspired
me throughout my whole high school
career to so you know try to follow in
his footsteps so he made a good career
choice as being a state police officer
he told me that one of the best
academies in the country and best
retirement plan to do so really great
benefits as well feel great so it was a
it's hard in the wind and fingers are
tingling now so it was well worth it
feel pretty good about myself now past
it so next on to the next the next test
which is a polygraph so
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tell me to go signs up good things
cleaned up
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New Jersey since thank you please
can you copy this I need this back I
need you I need any copies for your
waiting might get my debit card run all
right so I send you back to lobby just
start on this make sure you read the
instructions very carefully right here
okay you've never been a police officer
before correct yes
all right so there's section here just
for police officers you do not need to
fill that out
other than that make sure there's no
blinks have nothing in place you just
put any there's a question about being
pregnant
that's a mature buck socially any for
that stuff right so questions for police
officers right here and it's gonna end
on the second to left page right here
okay I don't either
yeah so you could leave that blank but
make sure you do the application review
from here all the way to the back okay
we could take a pen
so now we just make copies of all the
documents that they bring
we haven't bring like their social
security certificate high school diploma
college transcripts stuff of that nature
we put it in their file you know Chief
reviews her file and then later he'll
review it and then they decide if he
wants if they want him in the academy or
not but today basically all it is is the
polygraph test so we have them bring all
their documentation just like I
explained um after that they send them
into the lobby to fill out the pre
polygraph questionnaire and all that is
is just basically a review of their
their past history you know drug history
criminal history ethics questions all
that stuff that's about it after they're
done with that the pelipper will come
and get their packet along with their
folder which has their application they
compare the two and then they'll be
asked them questions based off of the
two documents after when he started
talking like what questions I was gonna
be asked I mean it kind of eased kind of
eased up so um it was I think it went
pretty well in the like the worst part
is where they put that that cuff a
pressure cuff on you sir yeah still
still same nerves I mean same questions
still so I mean I don't know why I was
nervous but I don't know when they put
that stuff on you it's just kind of ah
yeah because you nervous
yes so pretty much next process after
this if I let you know the things that
we gonna drop you into just depends on
when captain decides on the dates but
the next waves are you see it'll be all
panels like Smith's then I'll send up
your background he just takes about a
month to come back so you should be
getting back to me within a month though
if you have any questions feel free to
just give me a call
and welcome back to san face judge made
it this far on the stage the process
again wouldn't do your psychological
test like we said six tests with me a
long day hopefully you guys brought
snacks
doctor cables gonna be doing here won't
want the interviews
do not leave even if you do your one one
whose doctor cave and you're all panel
do not leave until you talk to one of
their careers either officer carlos
senate uh officer carlos video or me
because we need to get you set up for
your medical and we're gonna try and get
you fitted for uniforms today as well
okay
my name is gesturing marissa may result
and the reason why I wanted to join
State Police is because family means a
lot to me um and including family that
includes my community and my state as a
whole I Love New Mexico and all that
it's done for me and I feel like you
know I want to enforce the law and be a
part of a an environment of brotherhood
it's bigger than I am something that I
can grow in it and be grow as a person
and as an officer yes
sweat money right
everybody can have something to try all
right now sir
all right so you need to try on your PT
shorts sweats over that this shirt
thanks mom
what sighs it's mostly gravity small
sweatpants no okay
a medium you'd be good to beat him in
because it'll be too short
I chose 46 over that shirt let's offer
with that we good on that
felonies then yet darling what size love
this quickly they're wrong
actually watch it exhale back out pulls
everything back the way it was
get your suit off w-water
after they're done with their oral panel
what we do is we go to the our program
right here in calc and lock everything
and then after we're done with that
we'll bring them in here and we'll set
them up for their medical examination so
usually we have them in Santa Fe and
Albuquerque and we have three locations
in Albuquerque so we try to accommodate
the people that are staying in Santa Fe
and if people are unable to make it
Santa Fe and we'll just send them to
Albuquerque so if they're in a down
south we'll usually set them up to
Albuquerque just so that they could go
to their medical evaluation and head
home after that so again after we set
them up we'll have them signed their
their conditional offer of employment
and after they've done with with that
we'll take their picture we'll upload it
to the tracker just so that it's all
good to go for a chief selection Chiefs
will be able to see what they look like
and you know go through their file and
see the pros and cons of the applicant
sergeant Jake Garcia I'm assigned to the
New Mexico State Police training and
recruiting Bureau in Santa Fe my primary
duties is I'm the training sergeant in
charge of the State Police recruit
school this morning we're having the pre
orientation for the 93rd recruit school
and the pre orientation is intended to
do is bring the recruits to Santa Fe to
the Academy and meet with the training
staff and myself to give them a brief
overview of what they need to expect or
prepare for for the 93rd recruit school
they'll also meet with our Human
Resources individuals who will talk to
them and give them instructions as far
as the documents and forms and sheets
they need to bring with them the first
day of recruit school that way they are
ready to give all the benefits to their
family members and everything well
they're assigned here for the 22 week
school
so low real quick meditations I'm making
it alright to this point so still a long
route that's no longer ago right so
plain simple
I'm sorry Garcia I'll be your training
sergeant so from here on out I'm
straightforward I'll tell you exactly
how I think and what I think in how
those some of you into the beer and some
paying simple I mean I sit right next to
you might not be so thirty of you were
supposed to start I have to graduate
very low paying simple right so some of
you won't be here some beautiful homes
and wheelbarrow some of you will come up
with this new system it's just the
nature of name this career isn't for
everybody and you'll realize that once
you get here
you'll beat my staff here later on in a
little bit look for the what we're gonna
do right now is we do the PT assessment
right so everybody brought their stuff
with you right change the clothes and
everything about today I expect yes sir
no sir if you're asked a question by
anybody I expect you to speak up alright
if you're not allowed
you've never been allowed need to find
it all right you need to start being
loud you can start being heard
alright if we ask the question or if
anybody asks a question you need to
treat it with be respectful hands no
pockets I mean eye contact it could be
now all right if anybody asks you to do
something you need awesome right there's
no walking all right so this starts
everything this is the beginning of your
25-year career for the ones that
graduate in December
alright so
be happy that you're here be glad that
you're here all right but everything is
the hospital and there's a little dragon
feet if you have questions ask okay I'm
a stick here on the chain of command
okay so if you can ask a question me
that's one of these individuals the
question first before you ask me all
right if you come and ask me a portion
I'm not gonna even answer right these
guys the opportunity and the chance to
answer your question before you come and
ask me a question any other questions
make sure you ask one of these forward
blue tools right here you'll leave them
here in a little bit once we get back
from the PT assessment but everybody has
their stuff in their car go grab your
yes or no okay go you have all your
stuff with you here okay so what we're
gonna do is when we get up we're gonna
go in the locker room then you change in
the locker me all right it's a female
off the moon there's no locker room ten
minutes to change all right that's good
you're out of your clothes back your
clothes getting your PT stuff and then
we'll go outside we'll load up advance
we're going to go to Ortiz middle school
we'll do the assessment there we'll come
back and give you an opportunity if you
want a shower or if you just want to get
back into your clothes and get started
with today I leave that up to you all
right if one showers everybody waits
right so cool okay so no questions
my name is Kimber Espinosa I'm from
Ruidoso New Mexico I just graduated
college from Western New Mexico
University I went there to play softball
and I just ended up finishing my
education safely's has this tradition
pride and honor that I just found so
intriguing um I think that stay police
officers carry themself without a high
standard and if I was gonna do law
enforcement I wanted to be part of the
best so that's why I decided to enjoy my
name is Ariel green and I'm from
Tahlequah Oklahoma
I'm simply says a lot of options so as
far as after two years you can transfer
you can go to different divisions you
can promote and they have a lot of good
values where they take care of our
officers just in my essay I am from
Deming New Mexico I stay physically fit
that's just a kind of hobby of mine I've
always taken an interest in physical
fitness now the physical fitness part
for this what I'm training for is a
whole lot different than what I've been
training for in the past I went to
school um a little bit at MSU and that's
pretty much it
I have a background in biology minor in
chemistry so so not really a law
enforcement background or say or
military background forgiving that
matter hey good job man did you
that's level one closer time
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my name is Emilio Griego I'm from Yuma
Arizona physically I feel like I'm ready
for the academy I've done all that I can
and keep working on it so that I'm
prepared for that we'll run them through
a PT assessment that allows us the
opportunity to see where everybody is on
a physical standpoint when it comes to
the PT program it's also scores that I
use to track their progress throughout
the recruit school for their PT
assessments
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