Anyone else here in law enfocement?

[greenhed]

I just "graduated" from the detention setting out to patrol with the Sheriffs' department.  Just wondering how many fellow cops are trad shooters.

[Danny Rowan]

Plenty.

Federal LEO Supervisor here.US Customs and Border Protection.

Danny

[PrarrieDog]

Carried a Badge for 22 years.
Natrona County, Wyoming Deputy.
Now retired

[Gil Verwey]

I am a former NJ PO and my son is on the job now too. Good luck, stay safe and get your 25 in.

Gil

[owlbait]

I'm neighberhood speed patrol. These redneck NASCAR fans drive too fast on my road and I let them know it. Does that count?

[greenhed]

That's awesome!  I only have to put in 18 before full retirement.  I started late (was a pastor for a while).  Almost 40 and showin the young guys a thing or two.  
Owlbait- just mark their cars with a paintball gun as they drive by.  Easier to ID that way.  (just kidding).

Trad shooting seems to help diffuse the stress from the job.  Except when I cant hit the target, then it only builds. :-)

Any other advice for an "old rookie", working in a large county with a blend of quiet agricultural communities and miniature "gangland" trying to establish itself?

[Huntrdfk]

In my 28th year here in NH, 3 in Alaska before that........advice......don't let gangs get established, and don't think "it can't happen here".......


Be safe,

David

[stick hunter]

Im In the police academy now only 5 months left Its a 1 year program.

[Mike Manassa]

I was a Police Officer for 20 years in Watertown,NY..retired in 1996 as the K-9 Supervisor and certified K-9 trainer....Stay safe young man....Mike

[Purehunter]

18 years and counting. Currently a patrol sergeant for Mono County Ca. Worked in Utah also as a State Trooper and PD officer.

Be proactive in the community. Address the little problems so they don't get to be big problems....your best weapon is your mind. Have something to look forward to off duty. Hunting has been a saving grace for me and shooting my longbows and recurves is therapy for my soul.    

Stay true, stay safe,

Craig

[Chris Shelton]

Seriously considering it . . .Not sure yet if I could deal with the politics involved.  But it is definitely an option for me right now!  Then there is always the military   :p

[ronp]

Thank you all for your service.
Ron

[dagwood64]

Retiring in 11 days. Remember to keep a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, commendations, recommendations, etc...
Believe me you will look back 22 years from now, and see that you did make a difference.
Also treat everyone with respect, even the bad guys-before and after arresting/dealing with them (but always remember Officer safety!).
God Bless, and be safe.  
May Saint Michael watch over and protect you.

Duane

[koger]

I work for the Dept of Juvenile Justice, at Burnside Group home here in KY, work as a counselor, all our kids have addiction problems, nearly 11 years on the job, love it more all the time if it wasnt for Politics. I used to have hair before I did this though.

[centaur]

28 fun filled years on the job.

[Gehrke145]

another one here

[tradlongbow]

6 years right here.

Darren

[Raging Water]

OwlBait,

That is why I carry tennis balls in my pocket.

Matt

[Craig Schoneberg]

I'm not a sworn officer - but have been with the Nebraska State Patrol for 37+ years in Communications  - does that count??

[thump]

11 years North Carolina