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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2021 20:28:09 GMT -5
After 19 years of patrol work (15.5 years here and 3.5 years at a previous department) I decided to try something new. An opening became available and I put in for and was accepted in the detective bureau. It's still police work and and at the same department but, it's just in a different vein. Today I finished up my last day as a patrol sergeant.
I haven't ever worked a regular Monday thru Friday job before with a set schedule and holidays and weekends off. Granted, I'll still be on call during some weeks and weekends but, it'll be mostly bankers hours. I definitely won't miss the hip and back pain from the duty belt either.
Needless to say, my wife is thrilled. She's been wanting me to leave law enforcement and, honestly, I was ready to go. But, I still felt that I had more to do here. I did make and send out resumes. I had some interviews but, I wasn't able to land anything else. So when the detectives position came available, I just knew that was the door God was leading me through.
So, here begins my next chapter.
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Post by deadeer on May 9, 2021 20:51:00 GMT -5
After 19 years of patrol work (15.5 years here and 3.5 years at a previous department) I decided to try something new. An opening became available and I put in for and was accepted in the detective bureau. It's still police work and and at the same department but, it's just in a different vein. Today I finished up my last day as a patrol sergeant. I haven't ever worked a regular Monday thru Friday job before with a set schedule and holidays and weekends off. Granted, I'll still be on call during some weeks and weekends but, it'll be mostly bankers hours. I definitely won't miss the hip and back pain from the duty belt either. Needless to say, my wife is thrilled. She's been wanting me to leave law enforcement and, honestly, I was ready to go. But, I still felt that I had more to do here. I did make and send out resumes. I had some interviews but, I wasn't able to land anything else. So when the detectives position came available, I just knew that was the door God was leading me through. So, here begins my next chapter. Congratulations! Moving on because you WANT to always beats because you HAVE to. Hope you have a smooth transition, and many years of service ahead. AND thank you for your service and keeping the world safer! |
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Post by bullseye69 on May 9, 2021 22:11:08 GMT -5
Congratulations on the move!
Now it should be easier to plan projects and stuff now with a schedule.
Good luck and thanks for your service!
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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2021 22:50:14 GMT -5
Thank you both
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Post by featherduster on May 10, 2021 4:56:50 GMT -5
12 years in patrol and 22 years as a detective, I loved it all.
I would still be doing it had I not maxed myself out.
Enjoy the ride.
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Post by scrub-buster on May 10, 2021 5:48:20 GMT -5
Thank you for your service. I always thought detective would be a fun job.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on May 10, 2021 6:06:38 GMT -5
Congrats on the new position and also thanks for what you do. Not an easy position to be in with today’s environment.
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Post by Sasquatch on May 10, 2021 6:32:36 GMT -5
I wish you the very best of luck! It can be really weird changing routines, but I'm sure you will rapidly adjust.
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Post by sculver7 on May 10, 2021 7:29:25 GMT -5
Congratulations on the new position. Thank you for doing what you do. Not an easy line of work to be in these days, but we need upright men and women to do it.
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Post by genesis273 on May 10, 2021 8:10:34 GMT -5
12 years in patrol and 22 years as a detective, I loved it all. I would still be doing it had I not maxed myself out. Enjoy the ride. Congratulations on a long, successful run. |
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Post by genesis273 on May 10, 2021 8:10:44 GMT -5
Thank you all
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Post by bartiks on May 10, 2021 10:42:13 GMT -5
Great to hear that genesis, all the best for you. You and your wife have earned it, thank you for your service and I couldn't agree more about the current environment, I bet it is challenging to say the least. Be safe out there.
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Post by bill9068 on May 10, 2021 11:55:23 GMT -5
What size department you in?
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Post by genesis273 on May 10, 2021 13:08:24 GMT -5
What size department you in? 24 merit deputies |
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Post by bill9068 on May 10, 2021 14:10:25 GMT -5
You will do well. I only asked how many because of the staffing of detectives, sometimes with multiple crimes. I was on a force of 300 sworn officers and 3rd shift only carried 2 detectives.
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Post by genesis273 on May 10, 2021 15:02:07 GMT -5
We have 4 detectives. Two for narcotics and two for felony cases
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Post by bill9068 on May 10, 2021 15:26:00 GMT -5
We have 4 detectives. Two for narcotics and two for felony cases I should have said this was in the late 80s and early 90s. A lot going on but not like today. |
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Post by genesis273 on May 10, 2021 21:45:13 GMT -5
Sounds like you're department was quite large.
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Post by treetop on May 11, 2021 4:24:29 GMT -5
Congrats on the new job
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Post by Ahawkeye on May 11, 2021 4:50:48 GMT -5
First congratulations! I'm sure you will be able to plan around work easier now.
I know it's not the same but I always thought if a guy could track a marginally hit deer and eventually finish the job he would make a good detective. You have to read EVERYTHING it seems in that situation. Of course the stakes are much higher in situations you'll be dealing with. Again congratulations and good luck!
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