My brother is a police officer, and was just hired into his department's juvenile investigative division. Can you guys think of a good gift to give him as a 'hey congrats on the new job'? I am trying to think of something that would be useful for him in his new endeavor, but I'm clueless. Thanks!
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Originally posted by willowdared View PostExtra-small handcuffs?
Seriously though, maybe get him a gift certificate to his favorite shoe store? Some kind of nice leather notebook holder if you know what style he uses. Get him a little portable ice chest that plugs in the cigarette lighter to keep drinks cold when he is out driving around? I know those are lame, but if I come up with anything better I'll post it after work.R.I.P. Sgt. 1st Class Raymond J. Munden
You're service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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I knew at that precise moment that he and I would never get into a fistfight over a woman.
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Originally posted by willowdared View PostExtra-small handcuffs?And no katzeyez your suggestions aren't lame, I appreciate them. Keep 'em coming guys and gals, I need all the help I can get!
"When people show you who they are, believe them." - Maya Angelou
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On a serious note....and if your brother is a reader....a couple books I recommend.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon
This is a novel written from the viewpoint of an autistic boy. As someone who spent several years working in Special Ed, and as a one-on-one aide with an autistic child, it is offers incredible insight into a differently wired person.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Another novel, this one from the viewpoint of a girl who is raped and murdered by a pedophile. She watches how her death impacts on her family. There are some interesting plot twists, and an ending that is incredible.
You may wonder why I recommend these to a cop? It's because I think they both give voices to those who cannot speak for themselves. It's a peek into the world as seen by a victim, and by a child locked in his own world.
By working with children, your brother will be seeing not just the worst that children can do, but often the worst that can be done to children. There may be days where going to work will take every ounce of fortitude he has, but every day he can make a difference in the life of a child.Molly Weasley makes Chuck Norris eat his vegetables.
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Originally posted by willowdared View PostOn a serious note....and if your brother is a reader....a couple books I recommend.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon
This is a novel written from the viewpoint of an autistic boy. As someone who spent several years working in Special Ed, and as a one-on-one aide with an autistic child, it is offers incredible insight into a differently wired person.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Another novel, this one from the viewpoint of a girl who is raped and murdered by a pedophile. She watches how her death impacts on her family. There are some interesting plot twists, and an ending that is incredible.
You may wonder why I recommend these to a cop? It's because I think they both give voices to those who cannot speak for themselves. It's a peek into the world as seen by a victim, and by a child locked in his own world.
By working with children, your brother will be seeing not just the worst that children can do, but often the worst that can be done to children. There may be days where going to work will take every ounce of fortitude he has, but every day he can make a difference in the life of a child."When people show you who they are, believe them." - Maya Angelou
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Originally posted by Sully49 View PostMy brother is a police officer, and was just hired into his department's juvenile investigative division. Can you guys think of a good gift to give him as a 'hey congrats on the new job'? I am trying to think of something that would be useful for him in his new endeavor, but I'm clueless. Thanks!"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson
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Originally posted by BaseballBabe View PostDoes he like baseball like you? If he does take him to a baseball game.
I would LOVE TO, but it is impossible to get red sox tix right now. Unless I feel like paying triple face value and I'm just not that rich. I actually went with willowdared's suggestion and got him that book 'the lovely bones' since it deals with a crime against a 14 year old and it's written from her perspective. But thanks to those of you who gave me some good suggestions! I appreciate it."When people show you who they are, believe them." - Maya Angelou
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Originally posted by TX_DTO_77 View PostDesatin and Papmers. Maybe some Johnson's baby shampoo??
*Guams eats his hand.
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Originally posted by willowdared View PostExtra-small handcuffs?
A mom bought her son a pair of real handcuffs from a police supply store. I don't know how old he was, maybe 9 or 10.
He put both cuffs on the same arm, close together with the keyholes facing each other. Couldn't be unlocked.
Anyway, they had to take him to a machine shop to get the cuffs off.
Not relevant, but interesting.
As to the original question, get him a nice leather notepad with a calculator, or a Blackberry or something like that."Say hal-lo to my leetle frahnd!"
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