Any current, former or retired civilian law enforcement here (local, State, Federal)?

MAJ Keira Brennan — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:46:55 -0400

I retired (medically) from Law Enforcement in 02/2012 (same time as USAR). I spent a total of twenty years in the field starting in 1990 as a police dispatcher, then to a Patrol Deputy Sheriff in MO, to a Federal Corrections Officer, to a LEO Physical Security Specialist - finally to DHS 1810 Investigator. My Federal Law Enforcement Career was from 1994 to 2012. I miss it. How about you?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2016 3:56 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:56:14 -0400

I was a Border Patrol Agent in San Diego in 1996, then got picked up as INS special agent (1811) in the human trafficking unit in Los Angeles in 1997, which converted (along with a promotion to Senior Special Agent) to ICE in 2002 or 3, don't remember.

I quit back in 2005 after attending law school at night and passing the California Bar exam. After a brief stint working for an experienced attorney, I opened my own law office in March 2006 and have been preventing my former employer from breaking up families (I also help people get their green cards and US citizenship) ever since, with a 90% success rate.

I really enjoy what I do, have maintained an excellent relationship with ICE and am actually referred by them when they get people in their custody and learn that they are victims of domestic violence and child abuse by their US citizen spouses and parents.

I rarely miss it. At almost 50-years-old, I don't need to the 3:00 AM callouts or my wife worrying about my safety every day I to work.

Response by TSgt William Meyer made Jun 23 at 2016 3:58 PM

TSgt William Meyer — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:58:00 -0400

Spent 21 years with the NYPD, retired in 2003, also have 9 years Military LE retired in 2007. With all going on in the city I'm glad I'm gone, but miss the people I worked with.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Jun 23 at 2016 5:53 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:53:49 -0400

I spent almost 21 years with Bureau of Prisons. Miss some of my co-workers, not the work.

Response by SSG Roderick Smith made Jun 24 at 2016 4:45 AM

SSG Roderick Smith — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:45:25 -0400

I worked in Oklahoma for a few years as a reserve deputy and a reserve police officer while I was stationed there. Not as prestigious as the rest of you, but I hope to go back to it when I finish my military career. It was much different than military policing, and way more rewarding.

Response by CPL Chris Mensinger made Jun 24 at 2016 1:58 PM

CPL Chris Mensinger — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:58:04 -0400

I completed 8 years of active duty and upon separation joined the California Highway Patrol. I've worked primarily as patrol for the last 22 years. I'm eligible for retirement in approx. Three years.

Response by MSgt David Heil made Jun 27 at 2016 12:18 AM

MSgt David Heil — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:18:02 -0400

Of my 23 years Air Force time, I had 20 of them as a Special Agent with OSI. When I retired, I was hired as an 1811 and I just retired May 28th. Total LEO time: 38 years. Do I miss it? Considering it is the only thing I have done my entire adult life, since I was 21 years old, yes I do. I sure don't miss the commute! I miss the great people I worked with for the past several years and our mission. I really believed I made a difference. But for some significant health issues, I would still be working. Thank goodness the Government has a program to help people out who become medically disqualified. And....it opened an 1811 position for a new person!

Response by Sgt Michael Betts made Jun 28 at 2016 9:12 AM

Sgt Michael Betts — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:12:15 -0400

I spent 15 years on a county PD before I, too, was medically retired. That was 32 years ago and I still miss it. Fortunately, I'm still close enough that I can attend the monthly retired police association meetings and our annual reunion in Ocean City, Maryland. We also have our own Facebook page and a steady stream of e-mails from our Fraternal Order of Police lodge to keep up with who is doing what. I'll always miss the job but at least I still get to stay in contact with those wonderful people I worked with.

Response by CPL Bryan Piercy made Jun 28 at 2016 12:23 PM

CPL Bryan Piercy — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:23:44 -0400

Finished 35+ yrs in 2012. Did my first LE work as a MP in Germany (72-75) Worked a couple of years as a reserve and local park ranger in IL. Moved to WY in 81 for a LE job with Torrington PD. Did 3 1/2 yrs with, then moved over to the Goshen County SO for another 3. Started with the National Park Service and did 23 1/2 with them.

Response by MSgt Don Bradshaw made Jun 30 at 2016 8:42 AM

MSgt Don Bradshaw — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:42:16 -0400

18 years as AF SP retired 95, then 20 years civilian LE, retired 2015.

Response by SPC Joseph McBrayer made Jul 13 at 2016 11:29 AM

SPC Joseph McBrayer — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:29:02 -0400

I joined the Army at 18 years of age. Spent 6 years as an MP. Got out at age 24 and was hired as a LEO with the State of Florida. Spent the next 22 1/2 years and attained the rank of Captain. I was forced to medically retire in 2010 due to a very serious accident I had. I spent my entire adult life in Law Enforcement. Do I miss it? Sure I do, but I prefer to forget all my LEO time because it is a thankless job that most people would refuse to do. For the majority of my time as a LEO, I was looked down upon by the civilian population. If I had it all to do over again, I would have chosen a different career path. IMHO

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jan 29 at 2018 12:38 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:38:26 -0500

It will be 50 years next month since I was sworn in as a Police Officer, six years in the Army (artillery), 15 years local Law Enforcement then another 10 federal and 3 more Army. Then Disabilities from all. (we seem to have that in common)