tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post2982621903347171657..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: Crossing the Thin Blue LineWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-49907894358484425832010-05-21T18:03:17.149-04:002010-05-21T18:03:17.149-04:00The people in my class were very interesting, as w...The people in my class were very interesting, as well -- 33 of us, all ages, backgrounds and financial levels. We had the Chamber of Commerce president and people from section 8 housing; young people thinking about police work and three women who liked the one-day "virtual" senior police academy so much they signed up for the regular CPA. We met for at least 3 hours every Wednesday evening and had near perfect attendance -- that's how great it was. SO if you can, find one and go!!PatRemickhttp://www.patremick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-91975048509265335872010-05-21T15:27:00.792-04:002010-05-21T15:27:00.792-04:00Fascinating post. What a rich experience that must...Fascinating post. What a rich experience that must have been!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00222330734484913128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-45087317889374710352010-05-21T15:21:06.948-04:002010-05-21T15:21:06.948-04:00Sounds like a fantastic experience with a payoff f...Sounds like a fantastic experience with a payoff for you in so many ways.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-35041904269588346792010-05-21T08:28:21.966-04:002010-05-21T08:28:21.966-04:00Amen. Never have attended a CPA, but maybe I shoul...Amen. Never have attended a CPA, but maybe I should look into it. I write about amateurs so I won't have to know too much about what goes on behind the scenes, though. If my characters wouldn't know it, I'm not sure I should know it, either. Makes things easier.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-72839067010206525242010-05-21T08:00:58.346-04:002010-05-21T08:00:58.346-04:00It truly is an eye-opening experience! I was afrai...It truly is an eye-opening experience! I was afraid to shoot the TASER thought -- thought I might hit one of my classmates by mistake!PatRemickhttp://www.patremick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-41732624697631136302010-05-21T07:23:36.653-04:002010-05-21T07:23:36.653-04:00Pat, it's so interesting to see the activities...Pat, it's so interesting to see the activities that other CPA groups take part in. What an incredible public service it is to provide these academies to the public. I know it changed the perception of every single person that took part in my group, including me, and including a long-retired prosecutor. <br /><br />I would love to attend a WPA. That sounds like grand fun.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-63822595447706844002010-05-21T07:11:43.586-04:002010-05-21T07:11:43.586-04:00Thanks for this post, Pat. Anyone who's never ...Thanks for this post, Pat. Anyone who's never attended a CPA really should try to find one nearby. <br /><br />A little reminder--Lee Lofland is hosting a Writer's Police Academy in September for anyone who's interested. Knowing Lee, it's going to be awesome.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.com