Right now, recruits are in the middle of their 50-hour course learning the penal code, or as Officer Tommy Prumer calls it, ...

breaks down every uniform cadets are issued at the Academy. He explains the uses and features of all six uniforms and the meanings behind the various patches, awards, and badges found on his uniforms.

Lubbock police recruits have now made it through their first month of the academy. As they sit through more classes and sweat through workouts, the reality of what they hope to be their future job is ...