May 10-16 is National Police Week. How many of our fellow RP members serve or have served in law enforcement?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Mon, 11 May 2015 17:04:43 -0400

For those that have, where do/did you serve? How did your military service factor into your decision to go into law enforcement? Do you have any interesting stories, photos, etc. to share?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 5:48 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 17:48:26 -0400

I was a civilian police officer from 2005-2010. Still so many brothers & sisters in the badge. Do I miss it? Mostly yes, but I DO NOT miss the administration that would rather stab you in the back & rip out your spine in order to glorify themselves.

Wow, not much different, huh? lol

Response by SSG Jackie Todd made May 11 at 2015 6:02 PM

SSG Jackie Todd — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:02:26 -0400

I have been a Deputy Sheriff now for over 9 years in Northern California El Dorado and Sacramento Counties. Still serving with the Army in the National Guard now for 14 years. I only went into law enforcement because I had met my ex wife. She didn't want to be an active duty military wife and she wanted to be a police officer like many of her family members. I thought about law enforcement as a fall back plan but once I met her it became my primary objective. So I put on the badge and started serving in the military part time. I reclassified from mechanic to MP and I really enjoy serving in both capacities. God had blessed me with the skills to protect the weak and innocent and with the capacity to use violent force if necessary to stop evil. LTC Ret. David Grossman has taught me a lot about how to effectively function in this life choice. I think serving in the military first and seeing such horrible things around the world has enabled me to be a more compassionate Deputy Sheriff.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made May 11 at 2015 6:16 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:16:05 -0400

It was the only profession that I could relate to. The Marines trained me to do one thing and I did that very well. After serving 2 tours in Nam as a combat Marine, being in LE was the best choice I ever made. It was a great job and I enjoyed every bit of my 20 year profession. I was able to do everything that everyone else wished they could do. Do I have stories, you bet your ass I do but it would take so long to tell them now. I am in the process of writing a book about my Law Enforcement career.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 6:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:36:54 -0400

This guy

Response by Cpl Jim Price made May 11 at 2015 7:05 PM

Cpl Jim Price — Mon, 11 May 2015 19:05:01 -0400

I have been a state trooper for 15 yrs now and counting. Love it.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 10:30 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 22:30:02 -0400

Have not been but have had several in my family that were.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 6:51 AM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 06:51:43 -0400

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, I've been in law enforcement for 25 years in one way, shape, or form. I was in LE before the first Gulf War. When I saw all my fellow LEOs who were reservists getting called to active duty to don a uniform and go fight, I got patriotic and joined the service.

Some 23 years later, here I am...still in LE, just with a different uniform. Although my 6490 designator (MOS) does far more than LE, it remains a focus point in most assignments, as I'm usually the Provost Marshal, as well as the Force Protection guy.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 12 at 2015 11:54 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Tue, 12 May 2015 11:54:36 -0400

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/11/us/gallery/national-police-week-pictures/index.html

National Police Week 2015 - CNN.com

National Police Week pays tribute to officers who have died in the line of duty. See pictures from this year's memorials and related events.

Response by SSgt Jose "Joe" Diaz made May 12 at 2015 2:35 PM

SSgt Jose "Joe" Diaz — Tue, 12 May 2015 14:35:36 -0400

After having served 9 years in the Air Force, I was a LEO in Fort Lauderdale, Fl (22 Years - Retired), Radford, VA (7 Years - Retired), Colton, Ca (1 Year - Reserve LEO). Currently a Fraud Investigator for Social Services (Retiring permanently in 6 1/2 months). I go to the Police Memorial at least every couple of years right after I go to the Vietnam Memorial. Really breaks my heart each time i remember the lives lost protecting and defending Our Country and Communities.

Response by 1LT A. Uribe made May 12 at 2015 11:45 PM

1LT A. Uribe — Tue, 12 May 2015 23:45:18 -0400

Federal Agent for 5 years!!!

Response by SFC Jerry Shaw made May 13 at 2015 12:48 PM

SFC Jerry Shaw — Wed, 13 May 2015 12:48:48 -0400

I love being a cop

Response by TSgt Nathan Harbour made May 13 at 2015 1:31 PM

TSgt Nathan Harbour — Wed, 13 May 2015 13:31:55 -0400

I retired as a Security Forces Member, I work in several different rolls, S4 NCOIC, patrolman, desk sergeant/alarm monitor, Flight sergeant, and armorer, but my favorite job was as a Combat Arms Instructor, when I retired I was running my units CATM shop.
I'm no longer LE but I still work security, as well as an firearms instructor with my employer.

I still miss the job and the friends I had made over the years.

Response by TSgt Nathan Harbour made May 13 at 2015 2:06 PM

TSgt Nathan Harbour — Wed, 13 May 2015 14:06:28 -0400

Response by Cpl George Goodwin made May 13 at 2015 2:49 PM

Cpl George Goodwin — Wed, 13 May 2015 14:49:20 -0400

I went into the Marine Corps as an MP. I was assigned to HMX-1 and then recalled for Desert Shield and sent to Camp Pendleton as a base MP. After getting out and completing my bachelor's degree I got a job with the Ulster County, NY Sheriff's Office. Been there 22.5 years.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 3:50 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 15:50:38 -0400

I came into the Air Force as Security Forces and was fortunate to have the opportunity to retrain into K9 a couple years ago.. Love every minute of it! #nationalpoliceweek

Response by TSgt Steven Harker made May 14 at 2015 9:58 AM

TSgt Steven Harker — Thu, 14 May 2015 09:58:00 -0400

-Was in the Marine Corps as Military Police
-Was in the Air Force as Security Forces
-Active law enforcement in Southeast Louisiana

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 11:25 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 11:25:33 -0400

I have been in the Army National Guard for 26 years, the last 19 as an MP, where I currently serve as the commander of a Law and Order Detachment. On the civilian side, I have been a police officer for over 17 years. This year, I organized the local Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.

Response by TSgt Douglas Carroll made May 14 at 2015 12:23 PM

TSgt Douglas Carroll — Thu, 14 May 2015 12:23:33 -0400

I was a Security Policeman/Law Enforcement for 20 years in the Untied States Air Force. I chose not to continue after I retired but I do miss it sometimes.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 12:28 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 12:28:45 -0400

Anyone go to the event last night (13MAY) in D.C.?

Response by CPL Bryan Piercy made May 16 at 2015 4:32 PM

CPL Bryan Piercy — Sat, 16 May 2015 16:32:13 -0400

Started my 35 year career in Law Enforcement as a Army MP (72-75) in Kaiserslautern, FRG. Many years later retired from the National Park Service (2012). Worked as a Patrolman and Deputy Sheriff in Wyoming.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2017 4:19 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 May 2017 16:19:23 -0400

Served for thirty years.