Home visit fails

[orangebottle]

I started in EMS and got to know some of my local cops. I did a ride-along and that set the hook.

I often think back to the importance of that first ride-along. If it had been a really dull night, or I saw something that didn't sit well with me, I very likely would have never pursued a...

[orangebottle]

Our department too has gone from maybe 1 process every 1-2 years to a constant cycle of processes every 6 months. Plus, in the past we would typically be hiring for 1-3 positions; our last process was authorized for up to 6 (of which I believe we extended offers to 4). We have under 100 sworn.
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[orangebottle]

But sometimes we get free coffee...so there's that.

[orangebottle]

I'm not going to be able to help -- at our department, any time the cuffs go on someone, it's going to generate paper. Doesn't matter if they come off 3 seconds later.

[orangebottle]

A few of my co-workers and I were having a water-cooler chat when the topic of stupid applicants came up. This quickly morphed into stories of crazy home visits by some of the involved background investigators.

My favorite was the guy that answered the door in a muscle shirt, workout shorts,...

[orangebottle]

There are 2 members of our bike unit that take care of most maintenance. Both are avid cyclists and can handle most of what's needed. Anything beyond their capabilities is handled by a nearby bike shop.