Week 16: It’s all about variety

Advanced driving track

Cadets need skills to drive a police vehicle in high-stress situations. On the advanced track, they learn and practice these skills in a safe environment. They get to know both the vehicle’s limitations in these situations as well as their own.

Cadets also learn collision avoidance at high rates of speed. While attending a priority call, they may need to drive fast but safely to get there.

The advanced driving track let me push myself to see how fast I could drive while staying in control of the vehicle.

Remote postings

Upon graduation, some cadet postings are to remote communities across Canada. These locations provide unique experiences. Many of these places are fly-in only with limited resources. Winter and summer months can vary from other places across the country.

Remote postings have opportunities for community involvement and offer a small-town lifestyle. Many of these communities are picturesque and are great places to enjoy the outdoors.

Community justice

Throughout training, cadets learn about restorative justice. They see how this approach plays an important role in the criminal justice system. This week, through the form of a role play, cadets take part in a community justice forum.

Cadets learn the practical application of the restorative justice process. The victim of the crime, the offender and members of the community can take part in the discussions. Cadets see how some justice-related decisions are best made by the people affected by a crime.

Carbine at 100 metres

Cadets learn different positions and distances to shoot using a carbine. This week, cadets shoot the carbine from as far back as 100 meters.

They learn how to use objects or structures in the environment for cover. They also learn how to use places to rest and steady their carbines for extended time periods. This teaches cadets how to safely and efficiently use what is around them; another skill for future work in the field.