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better the department and citizens of the county . I also wanted to be outdoors and have more of a mobile office , if you will . Additionally , I thought I could bring a set of investigative skills to patrol deputies to help them better assist the citizens of Volusia and assist with their investigations .”
Campbell said the academy was the hardest thing she ’ s ever done , not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well .
“ The stress you ’ re put under from day one until graduation really does come full circle when you start field training . You realize a lot of it was to help you build your ability to hold your bearing , maintain consistency and present yourself with professionalism and a firm but fair presence .
“ The academy also taught me to adapt quickly to ever-changing environments and situations . One minute we would be studying or notetaking and abruptly be called on the radio to sprint into a gym area to perform a specific set of exercises , in a specific count pattern , all while counting the repetitions in unison as loud as we could .” Campbell ’ s success , and the success of the other recruits , is measured not only by test scores and performance evaluations but also by the overall caliber of the deputies produced .
“ When the first class of recruits graduated and headed out on patrol assignments , they made a huge positive impression on their supervisors and fellow deputies right away . They came out eager to work , looking to make a difference , truly wanting to put their training to work and serve our community in some of our busiest districts ,” Bosco says .
“ We are slowly but surely filling our vacancies and usually receiving about five times as many applications as we have slots available in each recruit class .” Campbell says more deputies are welcomed . “ I would just like to extend the invitation to those who are looking to make a difference in the community and want to challenge themselves to apply for a spot in the next Volusia Sheriff ’ s Office Academy Class .
“ It doesn ’ t just prepare you for a career in law enforcement with one of the most progressive agencies in the country . It will give you life-long friends who become your family , teach you that you ’ re more capable than you ever realize and provide you the opportunity to make a positive difference .”
Patrick Evans-Hylton is an award-winning journalist , having covering a wide variety of topics in broadcast , electronic and print media since 1995 .
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