HUGE NEWS!!!

I am sorry that I am telling so many important people in our lives this fantastic news over my blog. But we have been on the phone all day giving the news.

Logan has made it through selection

he has been hired by the Calgary Police

and begins training on January 8th!!!

We are so happy. This has been a year long process to apply. And Logan has been working toward this for so many years! Const. Kotlar very soon!

Nervous Night

Well, tonight we had our Home Visit with the Police. Last weekend the gentleman doing Logan's background check called to say that he would like to do our home visit either this Friday or Saturday night. We both are working days at this point (or at least Logan makes the schedule and can work days). So he said that he would check his schedule and call us back.

Days pass and no call to confirm which day. Wednesday he called to say that 7pm Friday night would be great. So Thursday we cleaned the apartment - less the dishes. We spend a couple hours just sitting and wondering what it was going to be.

Then this morning just after Logan dropped me off at work Logan called to say that he called to say that tonight won't work - how about this afternoon. By a lucky coincidence rehearsal ended at 3pm today. So 4:00 was the new set time.

Logan and I rushed home, tidied up and waited.

It ended up being great. We sat and had tea, some of my Christmas baking and chatted. It really ended up being another interview for Logan, but he talked to me too. Wanted to make sure that I knew what this was all about and that I was on board. It was okay. But as soon as he left we both had a big sigh of relief, poured a cup of wine and relaxed. We were both so nervous! But it is over from our end now. His file will be passed on to the selection committee that will decide if they want to hire Logan or not, and if they do if that will be for the very next class or later - or really - whatever they decide.

Almost there

Again referencing a previous blog - Logan's progress with the Calgary police is now the final stages. They have completed the background check - as some of you may know from your lengthy phone call with the officer. Now, all that is left is the home inspection. I have learned that it is less of an inspection and more of a visit. That will take place after work on Fri or Sat. And then when that is done - and he approves, all that is left is selection! That doesn't mean that he is hired yet. There are only so many people per training class etc. But all of the recruiting officers sit in a room and talk about their applicants. The file managers for each person represent you. His file manager seems to like him so let us hope that he fights for him! So everyone cross your fingers! (and hope that I get better so when he visits not only does he find a clean house - but a wife that isn't sneezing and coughing over everything!)

No more count down...Vegas is here!

We leave in a couple of hours for Vegas! Yay!
Cirque de Soleil tonight. And lots of fun!

And Logan had his polygraph exam on Thursday. And passed. Not that we didn't expect him to, but you have to be nervous about every step. And then on Wed is the psych exam. And then, really we are done. He has to have a physical but that won't be a problem. And the last little scary thing is the suprise home visit. But they give you warning and they come to talk to you, not investigate your house. Actually, the visit is for my sake. Which is really nice I think. They want to make sure that I am on board with this decision as it will greatly affect me too.

So that is my quick little update. Mom and Stef are on their way over here right now. I can hardly wait. Everyone cross your fingers that we get on the flight - we are flying standby.

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!