Big News from Calgary

As you may or may not know Logan has been applying for the Calgary Police. He has not allowed me to record his success on this blog as he/we didn't want to be counting our chickens before they hatched. However, today was a very big success. The application process is huge! I pulled this straight from the web site:

The nine stages of selection are:
Application Package
Written Testing
Screening Interview
Panel Interview
Pre-employment Polygraph Examination
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Security Background Investigation
Selection Committee
Occupational Medical


First it took us, (I do say us because I have certainly been trying to weasel my way into helping with as much as I can) it took us 6 months to finish the written application. Then there were the two written exams (written Aug 19) that test everything you have learned in school and a test to check out your ability to learn, remember and write. We waited three weeks for those results - and he passed with flying colours. Then an interview with a File Manager who will work for you in later stages. All of this has been moving faster than we expected - faster than most who are in the know expected.

Today, Logan had his panel interview. Logan sat across from his file manager and two other cops that put him through an hour long "behavioural descriptive interview" (all the rage these days with many employers). After they complete the interview they discuss and tell you right away if you pass, fail or if they want to defer you for a period of time. Logan was told that only 40% pass on their first try. He was successful!!!!

To add the excitement - they have given him dates in the very near future for his polygraph (Thursday the 5th) and his psych evaluation (the 11th)!

I have been allowed to post this information because this step is the largest hurdle in the process. Well, the hurdles that we have control over. The steps that follow will depend on things that are the way they are - like the background check, the physical etc.

Let this be a warning to all of you that know us - you may get a call. But don't panic - we may get an unexpected visitation!