I started late in the game of law enforcement. I worked in the jail for a year where I learned a lot. Mainly how to talk to people and that a little respect goes a long way. Then I went to patrol for 4 years. It was a blast, one second you are sitting typing a meaningless report then all of a sudden you are driving into a hostile environment. going off what little information dispatch received from the caller in distress on the other end, only to find out the information was no where near to what was broadcasted. Then my last 9years in investigations. Over the last 9 years I had the privilege of working child abuse sex/physical crimes, internet crimes against children and most recently human trafficking. Investigations is what I’m most proud of in my career. Children are the most innocent victims and it is very rewarding to get a hefty sentence on a **** who perpetrated on a child. Unfortunately everything has turned political. Everyone wants to see the press release arrest of human trafficking and internet crimes suspects. The leaders of all the agencies jump in front of the camera and say what a great job their department is doing only to have judges PR bond or slash bonds in half a couple days later. Hours of work to let these predators go only to catch them again and again. A couple years ago our county created a medical examiners office and had one full time investigator. However, they have been busier than they thought and a couple weeks ago created a second full time investigator spot. Luckily for me the one investigator they hired was my training officer in CID and we have worked many cases together and know how each other work. I applied and got the job so starting Monday I’ll be a medical examiner investigator (non popo)The great thing is all
My time on the books and retirement just keep on adding up and transfers.
And I get to keep my planned vacations as well
June-puerto Vallarta fishing , Venice LA fishing
July-chandeleur islands trip with members from here
November- Illinois deer hunting
December- Missouri deer hunt.
I am sure there are politics in every department of every occupational but working for an elected official has it own stressors as well. I am nervous and excited to see the adventures that lie ahead.
To my first responder friends. Keep up the good fight and stay safe.
My time on the books and retirement just keep on adding up and transfers.
And I get to keep my planned vacations as well
June-puerto Vallarta fishing , Venice LA fishing
July-chandeleur islands trip with members from here
November- Illinois deer hunting
December- Missouri deer hunt.
I am sure there are politics in every department of every occupational but working for an elected official has it own stressors as well. I am nervous and excited to see the adventures that lie ahead.
To my first responder friends. Keep up the good fight and stay safe.
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