Video summary
The video follows two gamers, Verticus and Induli, as they visit the Queensland Police Services training facility to test whether their gaming skills translate to real-world policing capabilities. Their first challenge takes place on an obstacle course designed to simulate high-pressure physical scenarios, where they must navigate difficult terrain while overcoming fears of heights and maintaining balance. The trainers guide them through various movements, including crawling and climbing, highlighting the intense physical demands required for police work. Despite some initial hesitation and humorous moments, the participants successfully complete the course, demonstrating that their agility and coordination can be applied to law enforcement duties.
Following the physical test, the gamers face a series of mental and communicative challenges meant to mimic the fast-paced environment of police operations. They participate in a simulated police car ride where they must act as passengers receiving critical job details while drivers navigate complex traffic situations. The exercise emphasizes the importance of clear communication under stress, as the participants struggle to process instructions quickly enough to avoid mistakes or delays. This segment reveals how gaming experiences involving teamwork and rapid decision-making are directly relevant to the responsibilities of a police officer, particularly in maintaining situational awareness during emergencies.
The final part of their training involves recalling specific details about suspects and locations, testing their memory and attention to detail under pressure. After successfully identifying key information such as suspect descriptions and addresses, the group reflects on what they have learned throughout the day. They discuss how skills developed through playing horror games, such as staying calm in stressful situations, are directly applicable to police work. The participants express admiration for the diverse ways one can serve the community and find satisfaction in protecting others, noting that every day offers new stories and challenges similar to those found in video games.
In conclusion, the experience serves as both a rigorous assessment and an engaging introduction to the realities of policing in Queensland. While the gamers admit that some aspects of the training were physically exhausting, they ultimately find the process rewarding and insightful. The video illustrates that the discipline, communication, and adaptability honed through gaming can be valuable assets in a police career. Ultimately, the participants leave with a deeper appreciation for the hard work required to keep the community safe, proving that even gamers possess the potential to become effective police recruits if they can channel their virtual skills into real-world service.
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Hi, I'm Verticus.
>> And I'm Induli.
>> We are here at [music] the Queensland
Police Services training facility to
>> see if we have what it takes to become a
police recruit.
>> Let's put our gaming skills to the test.
>> Let's do it.
>> Sweet.
[music]
>> Oh [laughter] no.
>> Hi, I'm Conable Doran.
>> I'm senior console Tiswell.
>> We're going to be putting you through
your paces today. Welcome to the Bay
obstacle course. Are you guys ready?
>> Yeah.
>> Let's go. All right.
>> Over. Straight over. Let's go.
>> Up. Up. Up.
>> I'm scared of heights.
>> Can't see. All right, V.
>> Amazing.
>> Oh my god. Watch your head.
>> Crawl.
>> Two hands. Amazing.
>> That'll do. Well done.
>> Okay. [laughter]
>> How do you reckon you guys went?
>> Yeah. Pretty good.
>> Perfect. We'll see you on the next one.
>> Huh? There's another one.
>> Welcome guys. This is going to be the
second part of your training here at
Bayok.
>> We're going to be putting you through
your paces as passengers today.
Communication is critical. You need to
take the job details. So, we as the
drivers of police cars need you to stay
on top of your comps.
>> Let's do it.
>> Number 100 turning on Second Avenue.
>> Just turn on Marty's way.
>> About the weather. What's the weather
like?
>> It's a beautiful day.
>> Going to police headquarters.
>> Where's the map?
>> I don't have a phone.
>> We're going straight.
[laughter]
>> And stop.
>> Stop.
>> Stop that.
>> What happened? What happened? Where are
you?
>> We're We're pulling up now. We're
pulling up now.
>> Oh, we went too far. Hang on.
>> We got to go.
>> Oh my.
>> We're here. We're here. We're here.
>> That was crazy.
>> I'll drive next time.
>> Yeah. Yeah.
>> Welcome guys. Welcome to Brazilians this
afternoon. A couple of little bits of
information and at the end of it I want
you to try to recall that information.
We've got two suspects dressed in a red
hoodie, black shoe located at 137 Orchid
Drive. Wake off.
>> You ready?
>> Yep. Let's go.
>> Let's go. We need to be faster than
Vinn.
[laughter]
All right. Straight over here now.
>> Mine will start once you get it up to
20.
>> All right. My legs are burning.
>> Yeah. Jump off.
>> All right. With me. Oh, that looks like
jelly.
>> Two suspects, male and female,
>> red jumper, black shoes. [snorts]
>> 137 awkward drive wcom.
>> Awkward drive.
>> Wake up.
>> Good. Excellent.
>> How'd you find it?
>> Yeah, it was intense.
>> Do you want to go again?
>> No.
>> So, you've had a day in the life of
[music] our world. What did you guys
think?
>> Yeah, it was good. Good fun.
>> That was really good. I think we should
uh have a little debrief in our world,
though.
>> Thought. Let's do it.
>> Sweet. [laughter]
>> Oh, how do I even do this? What skills
from your gaming life that you could use
in the QPS as a police officer?
>> I feel like trying to keep calm in a
stressful situation. I love horror
games.
>> Definitely communication, especially
when we were in the car.
>> If you were in Discord right now and you
had the com, similar vibe really. So,
you got to have your left turn right. I
would prefer to be in the police car
[music] than doing that sort of
training.
>> What do you love most about being a
police officer?
>> I love [music] that there's different
ways to do policing. No matter what
you're passionate about, there's a
career for everyone in this job. I stand
for the community and I try and do
everything [music] that I can to protect
and serve.
>> Some satisfaction knowing that what I'm
doing is working and it is helping
people. The thrill of the job every
single day can be like a story that you
write yourself. So, what did you find
most challenging about today?
>> Honestly, everything. It was really,
really rewarding.
>> That's basically policing in a nutshell.
>> Honestly, the exercise bike, I don't
know why it like took it out of me.
>> Today was challenging. You can
>> see how hard they train to [music] keep
Queensland safe.
>> But I didn't like what they did to us
today.
>> No. You know what? We should pay him
back.
>> Let's get them.