iQuest 2013

Daniel Knox

August of 2011

Background

- Was a Cadet with the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office from 2010-2013.

- Got interested after doing a few ride alongs

- iQuest project was to allow me to continue working on my skills both on patrol as well as general knowledge of law enforcement.

Activities:

As a part of my iQuest experience I..- Rode along with various law enforcement agencies

around the East Bay.- Furthered my understanding of California's Vehicle

and Penal codes.- Trained myself in S.W.A.T tactics, Self Defense

strategies, Firearms, Defensive Driving, and the role of law enforcement in the community.

- Worked side by side with my Mentor in order to set a plan for my career.

Inside of 'The Office"

My Mentor-Officer Cogo

What I liked:

-The ability to do your own thing.-Increased time to partake in activities

you normally would not have the time to do.

-Limited Supervision.-Introduction to group interaction that

improves our ability to function with others.

What I disliked:

-Blogging without boundaries.-Not being able to share certain things

due to confidentiality.-Not having time sheets similar to Work

Experience.

http://dknox0216.blogspot.com/

Started mid year. No complaints about blogging, maybe more specific with guidelines and better notification on when to blog.

Blogging

Book

No Matter How Loud I Shout written by Edward Humes (1996)

- Excellent book describing the problems with the criminal justice system which is still relevant in 2013.

Future

- Accepted to all four schools I applied to: SDSU, Sonoma State, Boise State, CSU Sacramento.

- Decided on CSU Sacramento. Majoring in Criminal Justice. Hope to focus on either how to detect and combat terrorist behavior or international relations within law enforcement.

Future Continued

- While at CSU Sacramento, I hope to intern for the United States Secret Service, Homeland Security, or the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Five Years

-Will be finishing up my masters in Criminal Justice from CSU Sacramento.

- Applying to become a part of the United States Secret Service.

- Go through the national police academy. Hope to Graduate at the top of my class.

Ten Years

- After being sworn in as a secret Service agent, go out of country for a period of deployment to provide security for diplomats of the United States.

- Become a part of the President's or Vice President's security detail.