Hello From Socal

[gcocksedge]

All,

I guess I should have introduced myself earlier.

I have been lurking around these boards for some time and the amount of good information is overwhelming, BUT very helpful.

I am currently in the final stages of the hiring process (pending my second opinion from my eye doctor) for a small department in Southern Ca.

I can truly attest to two things the VETS have reiterated time after time:

(1) Always tell the truth; I've had my share of blemishes, BUT I carefully explained them without providing any excuses to why it happened.........

(2) In reference to #1, NEVER give up; It has taken me six years and multiple departments here in Cali and on the East coast, to finally make it as far as I have. It has been a long road, BUT well worth it.

I have my conditional letter of hire and I am hoping it all works out for me, BUT no matter what happens I am satisfied to have gone the distance.

I wish the best of luck for all those who continue to chase their dreams............

Grace J Cocksedge

[Mongo]

Welcome aboard, and post away with your experiences. Good luck in the final stages and keep us posted on your progress.

[gcocksedge]

Mongo,

Thanks for the welcome. I will keep everyone posted.

Grace

[sigy]

Welcome aboard, We are glad to have your input. I miss life in southern california sometimes...............................

Sigy:destroy:

[gcocksedge]

Sigy,

Thanks for the welcome.

Honestly, the weather is the only thing that is nice here as of late. You aren't missing much unless you like alot of TRAFFIC.

Since I have moved back, the traffic has been horrible. The roads are definitely too small for the mass influx of people.

Oh well, still nice here anyway............

Grace

[sigy]

That is very true. People here complain about being stuck in traffic for 15-20 minutes. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They don't know traffic until they are stuck on the 405 at 5:00 pm.



Sigy:destroy:

[gcocksedge]

Sigy,

Tis true, how 'bout the I-5/805 (San Diego Cty) merge @ at 1530. I tell ya, crazy stuff out here when it comes to traffic........

Grace

[gcocksedge]

Folks,

Just had my second opinion for my eyes today and it doesn't look good.

I apparently lack stereoscopic vision (depth perception) all due to a binocular vision impairment. I never realized I had this problem as I have been afflicted with it for many years........

If you have never had it you never miss it...........

They gave me this 3-D test and I failed miserably, never thought 3-D was so important, BUT now I know it is a good measurement for depth perception.

I have never had a problem with depth perception, BUT because I don't fit within the California POST standards it doesn't look good.

The doctor did say that I would never have trouble with "normal" depth perception per se, BUT I should never plan to become a pilot or surgeon. LOL

It is a bummer, but I would hate for this to become a safety issue in the future.

Final word from the city will come next week.

Just a question for anyone, especially California Officers, ever heard of binocular vision requirements being waived?

I have normal color vision and my eyesight is 20/40 uncorrected and 20/20 corrected.

Thanks

Grace

[USCGTC]

WELCOME!!!

:bounce:

[gcocksedge]

All

Here is an update on my situation:

I was medically disqualified for not having "normal" binocular fusion.

Unfortunately, this follows the CA P.O.S.T standards closely and pretty much prevents me from applying anywhere especially here in California.

I would like to wish all other aspiring police officers the best and lots of luck..........

Semper,

Grace