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Subject: Re: My dyslexic downfall Author: lee [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:05:46 04/07/08 Mon In reply to: K.Brooks 's message, "My dyslexic downfall" on 16:49:18 04/04/08 Fri YES yES yES I would guess your story is just like every other dyslexic persons out there, I know it is just like mine. But the thing i have found is no one wants to admit it. I think if no one admits it. how can we fix it? I thank you so much for telling your story, I would bet that if you look close enough, you would find super natural talents that most people dont have. Like wrighting storys, painting, or being able to fix any thing that may be broken. Just to name a few. Be very proud of who you are, and all that you can and will do. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: My dyslexic downfall Author: andrea bell [Edit] Date Posted: 19:31:38 05/18/08 Sun I have dyslexia. I would like to become a police officer how did you do it [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: My dyslexic downfall Author: steve [Edit] Date Posted: 13:34:10 06/06/08 Fri Have you been given an answer? if not are you in the uk or else where in the world? Steve [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: My dyslexic downfall Author: K [Edit] Date Posted: 01:18:48 07/13/08 Sun I don't really have an answer. I keep telling myself that I am smart and that God gave me the gift of imagination, personal thought and opinion and that can't be wrong. It is still very hard for me to speak up in front of people, but I just keep telling myself that "this is my opinion and my thoughts and it may not be right and it may not be wrong, but hey who are you!" :-) I just try not to care (key word, try). I am in the USA and I wish I would have gotten the help that I needed when I was younger, now I am 30 trying to find the courage to speak up. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: My dyslexic downfall Author: k [Edit] Date Posted: 01:49:18 07/13/08 Sun Hello Andrea, Sorry it took so long to reply, yikes. I am a Police Officer in Charlotte, NC (CMPD) great department! But, to answer your question...I do have dyslexia and it is a struggle everyday, as you read. But, as for the academy, it was for the most part just like school. It is a lot of work and a lot of studying. However, with the dyslexia, it wasn't anything from different from high school or college. You just have to read the material and study and take your time on the test. I did tell the academy staff that I did have dyslexia and they were more than happy to help me in anyway they could. However, when it came down to it, I didn't need any extra help. But, they where willing to have people read me the test, give me extra time on the test, let me take the test in another room, they were very understanding. Honestly, when you tell someone you have a learning disability, by law they have to provide you with the help. But, I know you may be thinking they may hold it against you, let me tell you, if you can get it done, that's all they care about! Dyslexia doesn't make someone a bad cop and because you make need help with the test, I mean, that has nothing to do with how you kick ass on the streets! Go for it! It's a great job and you will have fun with it. Everyday is different and you will NEVER, see the same thing twice. It maybe the same call, I.E. domestic, Assaults, DWI's, fights, etc, but the people involved will never be the same as the last. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of crap and people will flat out tick you off, and you will think "I didn't know someone would do something so dumb or how someone could do something so curl to someone else" but, when they call my call sign, 22-1202, I just never know what's coming my way. Oh, and no boss hanging over your back seeing what your doing! If you have anymore questions about Police work, please feel free to ask. One think you will learn with Police, is that when you are in, you are family! Good luck with your journey in Law Enforcement and with this ongoing dyslexia thing :-) Kenan [ Post a Reply to This Message ]