Hello again Everybody, I have to come to realize that one day in China is never like the next. You never know what to expect! I love this so much about China! It keeps you on your toes. Also there are so many opportunities to learn new things each and every day! Well, today I was walking back to my flat after teaching my classes for the day. Now so everyone knows there are guards at the front of the gate everyday,but it seemed like there were alot more guards on campus than normal. I started to wonder why there was so many China police officers. Well I got my answers shortly after that. On the basketball court there were about 55 to 60 police in perfect file lines. There were so many of them!
Well I sat down on a concrete wall and just watched and absorbed everything that was happening. So all 55 to 60 officers were facing one guy. I soon was taught that he was the captain of the whole Huayuan Police Department. As I was sitting there a police car pulled up and of course I had to get a nice pic of it.
Yes its a Toyota Camry but they use any vehicle for a police car. I have seen jeeps, motorcycles, VW Jettas, 4runners, trucks and even family vans. Well the officer that got out of the car saw me and came and sat down RIGHT beside me! Like almost on my leg...right up in my personal space! He could speak some English so him and I started talking and this is where I learned everything about the police in China. So I believe most of this information is correct. Apparently the whole 55 to 60 officers were in the process of being recruited. They had to stand at attention for 1 full hour!! Now standing at attention is no easy task. I know this because the guy I was talking to asked how long I could do it. He didnt think I could go longer than 5 mins. Well I took his challenge and he ordered an officer to make sure I was standing correctly. First started with my feet. Heels are together with toes pointing out making a 'V". Knees locked and everything tight up to your waist. Everything had to be tight because officers were walking around the recruits and jabbing the backs of the knees to see if they would buckle. Not good attention. Next your hands. You thumb was placed between the first and second knuckle of your pointer finger making your hand form a "U" shape. Now the the hands were at your side with you middle finger lined up with the crease in your pants down the side. Again, hands had to be tight to your body because the officer came and grabbed my hand and shook his head. Showed me that it had to be firm. Next was the upper body. This part was hard because I slouch! (I know its bad but I'm trying to fix it!) Straight back...the head had to be level and straight forward. Eyes aren't even suppose to move. Well after a few mins of getting my form perfect the officer start the timer. IT was so hard to stay still! With knees locked it didnt take long before I could feel the blood in the back of my eyes. You know the light headed feeling. I stayed as long as possible then I broke. The officer laughed at me, but said he was surprised that I even lasted that long. I lasted 9 mins. I wasn't the only person having trouble. An officer fainted and hit the ground! SMACK!!!! Concrete basketball court too! Others needed help walking because their knees had been locked for so long. IT was really cool to learn about the stance and how strict it really is.
The officer and I sat down and we started talking about their uniforms. Black and of course their badge but they dont have titles. Like Captain, Sargent, and Lieutenant. They have numbers. So the guy standing in front of group was number #1 and the officer I was talking to was #3. So pretty high up in the food chain. Then they all had the same shoes. These little camo covered sneakers. You would think that an officer of the law would have some hefty boots on, not these officers...tiny, tiny shoes. I dont know why but they seem to like them because they all had them!
This was such a great experience and also made me very excited for when I will start my own training to become a police officer. It was really neat to see the orderly conduct of all the officers. I learned so much and I am ready for the next day to see what China has to teach me! Love you all dearly and I will talk to you soon, Jordan Barnes
Well I sat down on a concrete wall and just watched and absorbed everything that was happening. So all 55 to 60 officers were facing one guy. I soon was taught that he was the captain of the whole Huayuan Police Department. As I was sitting there a police car pulled up and of course I had to get a nice pic of it.
Yes its a Toyota Camry but they use any vehicle for a police car. I have seen jeeps, motorcycles, VW Jettas, 4runners, trucks and even family vans. Well the officer that got out of the car saw me and came and sat down RIGHT beside me! Like almost on my leg...right up in my personal space! He could speak some English so him and I started talking and this is where I learned everything about the police in China. So I believe most of this information is correct. Apparently the whole 55 to 60 officers were in the process of being recruited. They had to stand at attention for 1 full hour!! Now standing at attention is no easy task. I know this because the guy I was talking to asked how long I could do it. He didnt think I could go longer than 5 mins. Well I took his challenge and he ordered an officer to make sure I was standing correctly. First started with my feet. Heels are together with toes pointing out making a 'V". Knees locked and everything tight up to your waist. Everything had to be tight because officers were walking around the recruits and jabbing the backs of the knees to see if they would buckle. Not good attention. Next your hands. You thumb was placed between the first and second knuckle of your pointer finger making your hand form a "U" shape. Now the the hands were at your side with you middle finger lined up with the crease in your pants down the side. Again, hands had to be tight to your body because the officer came and grabbed my hand and shook his head. Showed me that it had to be firm. Next was the upper body. This part was hard because I slouch! (I know its bad but I'm trying to fix it!) Straight back...the head had to be level and straight forward. Eyes aren't even suppose to move. Well after a few mins of getting my form perfect the officer start the timer. IT was so hard to stay still! With knees locked it didnt take long before I could feel the blood in the back of my eyes. You know the light headed feeling. I stayed as long as possible then I broke. The officer laughed at me, but said he was surprised that I even lasted that long. I lasted 9 mins. I wasn't the only person having trouble. An officer fainted and hit the ground! SMACK!!!! Concrete basketball court too! Others needed help walking because their knees had been locked for so long. IT was really cool to learn about the stance and how strict it really is.
The officer and I sat down and we started talking about their uniforms. Black and of course their badge but they dont have titles. Like Captain, Sargent, and Lieutenant. They have numbers. So the guy standing in front of group was number #1 and the officer I was talking to was #3. So pretty high up in the food chain. Then they all had the same shoes. These little camo covered sneakers. You would think that an officer of the law would have some hefty boots on, not these officers...tiny, tiny shoes. I dont know why but they seem to like them because they all had them!
This was such a great experience and also made me very excited for when I will start my own training to become a police officer. It was really neat to see the orderly conduct of all the officers. I learned so much and I am ready for the next day to see what China has to teach me! Love you all dearly and I will talk to you soon, Jordan Barnes
Beijing Time
I really enjoy reading about all of your experiences! It really sounds like you are having a great time! We miss you!!
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