First Day Solo!

[MvExplorer]

I know there are a million of these, but hey, its my turn now!

I had my first day solo today and it was everything I've ever dreamed of. All the stuff I want in the front seat, all the wrong turns I want, and all the non-looking-over-my-shoulder I want.


Its pretty great! Had a domestic and a few traffic stops, looking forward to many more days!

[cdndctx]

Congrats!!! It must feel great. Can not wait, until I can make that post.

[ZoomByU]

Looking forward to my turn, only about 4 months left.

[creolecop]

Congratulations, I remember that feeling. Organizing my unit the way I want it. If I made a wrong turn, there was no one to say, hey jack*** you were suppose to turn left Stopping a car without having to discuss it or say a word prior to hitting the lights. Have fun and welcome to the real world!

[austratman23]

congrats bro..i finish up academy in less than 3 weeks. Sweet man! Hope all goes well and stay safe

[donjuan856570]

Congratulations brother. Stay safe out there and enjoy.

[Presence 1*]

Congrats!! I recently experienced the same feeling, so I right there with ya brother!

stay safe out there, and remember to ask questions if you need help!

[reils49]

Nice work. I love getting in my rig at the beginning of each shift by myself. Nothing better than working the road on your own merit. Be safe.

[creedstaind]

Oh man I can't wait. I have only 3 days left of field training, and then will be riding with a partner for 2 more months. Getting off training will be fantastic, not being graded anymore, etc, but it will REALLY be great when I'm on my own.

[SlowDownThere]

Well done. I too remember my first day solo.

It went like this.......hhmmm.....guess I don't remember after all.

[TexasAggieOfc]

Well done. I too remember my first day solo.

It went like this.......hhmmm.....guess I don't remember after all.

I remember I worked for a ten man department. Three weeks into my FTO, we already had an opening, two officers quit, we fired another one. We had a Chief, two detectives, the Patrol Sgt, my FTO, and me.

I came to work, the Sgt said, Car 32 is yours don't wreck it, see ya in 10 hours. I don't remember anything else about that day.

[MvExplorer]

haha thanks for the support/stories guys. much appreciated!

[dallascntycop]

I remember my first day solo as well..AHH THE FUN AND STILL LOVING IT... Congrats and stay safe!

[1SuperTrooper]

Just off FTO myself. You know what I enjoy the most? Not having my FTO slam on his brakes, and tell me "Your in foot pursuit...Where are you?" He always managed to stop just short of the next street sign so I couldn't cheat. Now I quiz myself... Or my FTO asking me where another unit is on a traffic stop. "He needs your help." "Where is he?" Good Luck!

[MvExplorer]

haha i totally hear you there man. My FTO did that all the time. Luckily I got in the habit of looking at the signs as soon as I turned onto a new street.