Schools out!

today's the last day of school. Pumped to have year 1 in the books. Couple more exams and then it's officially over. Can't wait to move back home for summer! 

Conflict Notes - Tact Comm.

-a disagreement that is expressed in the form of an emotional or physical struggle. 
** study use of force model for exam 

Leadership- Barack Obama

Obama is a great leader for many reasons, he's the leader of the most powerful nation in the world and is looked up to by millions of people. Obama made history by becoming the first black man to be voted in to president. This made him a world icon and inspired people across the world, making them believe they can do anything. The reason I picked Obama is because he has been the most influential president of my short life so far. 

Leadership- Tact Comm

5 propositions: 

1) there are very few born leaders 

2) a leader must be trusted / trust the people he is leading 

3) a leader must always remember the bigger picture 

4) leadership can be a lonely place 

5) leadership and management are not the same thing 

Career Interview notes Tact Comm.

What made you want to get into law enforcement? 

What age were you when you joined RCMP? 

How did you like Regina? 

Where were you first stationed with RCMP? 

Anything you specialize in your career? 

Did you find your career fulfilling? Stressful? 

Anything you do to get your mind of work?

What made you want to teach kids at TRU? 

Any recommendation for students going into RCMP? 

Was it hard juggling family and RCMP? 

Anything you wish you could go back and do? 

How would a normal day at the RCMP go? 

Blog #6 Tact Comm.

Note to self: study psych more. Today was a below average day so far. Didn't feel great about my test but good news is there's the second half on Friday so I can study more for that part. Looking forward to tactical communication later today then finally get home after a long day at school! Gonna make big dinner then do a little more studying and hopefully play a little bit of video games and relax. Can't wait for the weekend already! 

Tact Comm Video Notes

Lying is a cooperative act. 
physical expression: will be limited and stiff, few arm and hand movements, will avoid eye contact, hands touching face and mouth, not likely to touch own chest. 
Liers relax when you change the subject. 
Emotional gestures:
time of emotional gestures are off a normal pace. 
They use just kidding. 

Blog #5 Tact Comm.

Today I realized I didn't do so well on my psych test but I'm certain I can improve my mark with more studying. I underestimated how hard the test was going to me. Gonna need to do a lot of studying this week and over the weekend as we have 3 mid terms next week which is not gonna be fun. I think I'm pretty ready for 2 of them but the politics one is going to be pretty challenging. I have never really been that interested in politics so that might be why! Looking forward to tactical communications tonight and then finally get to head home and make dinner after that. Hopefully it's a good rest of the week! 

Blog #4 Tact Comm.

Today's been a tough day, I think my buddy Tyson got me sick and I have been trying to study for my psychology exam which I heard is gonna be tough! Stayed up late last night studying and did some more this morning. Should be interesting. Wednesday's are always long days! Excited to get this exam over with and make some dinner. Also looking forward to the weekend as I get to go back to penticton and get some good studying done then watch the super bowl with some friends. Should be a good weekend! 

Blog #3 Tact Comm.

Today the presentation me and Will did on MLK went about as good as possible. I think we should receive a good mark! Or atleast we hope. After that I did a work out at the gym and now I'm gonna make some food then go coach some hockey. Been a good day today and thank god it's Friday Tomorow. 

Blog #2 Tact Comm.

Today was pretty overwhelming getting ready for an oral presentation me and Will are doing on Martin Luther King and his quest to end racism. Got late class tonight then a little more preparing  for our presentation tomorrow morning. Hopefully it goes well. Tommorow should be an easier day as we only have 1 class in the morning then I got the rest of the day off until 5 when I go to coach some little kids hockey. Should be interesting! 

Blog #1 Tact Comm.

Today was a good day, It was also a long day. Began at 11:30 in political science and is going to end around 8 tonight. It was good to learn about my fellow class mates in tacticall communications as well!