Well Gentlemen and Ladies tomorrow will be my last day in a Patrol Vehicle. 46 years wearing a Badge and it's time to move on.
It's been quite a ride. Sometimes bumpier than others I'm afraid. (Serious Cruiser Accident. OIS. 2 Time Membership in the Second Chance Survivors Club) you get the idea...
This job becomes who you are, not what you happen to do. And while I look forward to the next chapter, it's kind of surreal just the same.
Technically I'm in the Retire/Rehire Program as I will be a Guardian Officer in the local County School District. Protecting K-5th Grade Children and Teachers. Nice change from 46 years of Patrol, Firearms Instructor, Etc.
Hopefully my skills are never needed and the highlight of my day is giving Hi Fives to 8 year olds.
And I couldn't have done it without Mrs. MDFA. She's A Keeper
For all of you still in a beat car etc. Be Careful Out There. And Thank You For Your Service.
MDFA