Today was the day that Matt had been looking forward to since he started the academy! He couldn't wait to get to the taser day! Earlier this week at the academy he watched several of the other guys (and gals) go through their taser training (their departments paid for them to have it done at the academy) but Council Bluffs does it themselves.
Matt reported to Council Bluffs this morning and will work in CB all week and get to be home with us each evening this week. We are all excited about that part!
The next video is where they do the drive test on each other. This is Hailey getting ready to do it on Matt.
Brock and I attended family day at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on Friday where Matt is going through his training. It was fun to get to see what his day looks like and where he spends his time, as well as getting to know some of the instructors. We only got to be with Matt for about 45 minutes during lunch. He had class the rest of the day.
Matt's spot in the classroom. Front and center to keep him in line I think!
Sitting on daddy's bed!
The flag lowering ceremony...Daddy is the leader of the group and gave their commands in the video below. Watch as the custodian ladies on work release from the prison leave to head to their pick up bus in the background.
One of the best parts of the day was seeing the FATS room (fire arms training system) they compared it to an X box on steroids play system. (only with a $60,000 price tag! ) This floor to ceiling video screen takes you through various scenarios and responds to your voice commands and actions with your tools. It was pretty neat to see it in action.
We listened to speakers on family life, gun safety in the home, gave us the run down on graduation, etc. It was definitely worthwhile!
