Book excerpt: Congratulations! You've made it through the Police Hiring Process, and you are now on your way to the Police Academy. Learn what others have done to stand out and lead your peers. Don't let the Police Academy surprise you. Be prepared! Your reputation starts day one, learn to protect it with your life. Every aspect of the Police Academy is broken down and discussed; from the first day of the Academy, study strategies, and learning objectives. Even if you are still in the hiring process the information in this book will put you miles ahead of your peers. The longer you have to process this information the better you will be able to apply the principles.