How Long ?

Ken Neal · Jun 17, 2001

Lets try this one for a topic starter,

How long have you been on the job.

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No man is above the law and no man is below it. Nor do we ask any mans permission when we require him to obey it.

Patrickl · Jun 17, 2001

Let's see if you can guess. Before Frank Rizo was Mayor of Philidelphia.

Roger Shambaugh · Jun 17, 2001

Since 29 May, 1979; just over 22 years

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Roger Shambaugh
Ottawa, Kansas

SDDAVE · Jun 18, 2001

Twenty years...Ten to go...

JMG · Jun 18, 2001

Well, right around 23 years now.

Patrickl
I believe that Frank Rizzo was elected Mayor in 1971? That would give you around 30 years.

Witherspoon · Jun 19, 2001

October 1, 1974. Could have retired last year. Our retirement system just added a new financially tempting wrinkle which is making me hang around until July 1, 2003.

but, it's REAL NICE to know you can go if you have to!!

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"Sic Semper Tyrannus"

KimberLady · Jun 19, 2001

Originally posted by Witherspoon:
October 1, 1974. Could have retired last year. Our retirement system just added a new financially tempting wrinkle which is making me hang around until July 1, 2003.

but, it's REAL NICE to know you can go if you have to!!

Are you talking about the DROP program?

GFW · Jun 19, 2001

Going on 24 years. Good years too. And maybe another 6. We do have DROP here.

Patrickl · Jun 19, 2001

Originally posted by JMG:
Well, right around 23 years now.

Patrickl
I believe that Frank Rizzo was elected Mayor in 1971? That would give you around 30 years.

Close. Frank was elected Mayor in 74 the year I left Philly. I started in 72.

ICS · Jun 24, 2001

Gosh.... I mean shezzz.. Patrickl,
You're OLD!

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IceCreamSoldier............... what else is so easy to attack........

TheSaint · Jun 24, 2001

One Day

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"Justice will only be achieved when those who are not injured by crime feel as indignant as those who are" King Solomon, 10th Century B.C.

Witherspoon · Jun 25, 2001

Kimber Lady-

I think this is called "PLOP" It's an offer to take up to 36 months of basic benefits as a lump sum payment and still be able to retire with at least 25 years service credit. 24 months would be a new Harley, but the wife says "NO WAY!!" Maybe a REALLY NICE custom 1911...?

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"Sic Semper Tyrannus"

Ken Neal · Jun 25, 2001

I am grandfathered here in Texas, that means I was an officer before the Commission on Law Enforcement was created, I think that was in 1969 or 1970, I dont remember for sure.

7th Fleet · Jul 20, 2001

KN me too, I am also grandfathered as a LEO, even though I did attend a state certified academy. I became a cop before minimum standards was adopted in my state which was about 1970 or so. I have almost 27 years in the state police retirement system at present. I got out of law enforcement for a while and was going to get rich. Yea sure, and I did ok, but once a cop always a cop, so I came back to my first love. I plan on bailing out in 2004 and running for a city council seat in my city. I think that will be the perfect cap for a career, to go from being a cop to a politician.

7th

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oneminute · Jul 21, 2001

7 short years!

Steve in PA · Aug 3, 2001

4 years....give or take a few months.

FL Shooter · Aug 4, 2001

Five years on the job in Dec 2001.

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Greg Adams · Aug 31, 2001

I entered police service in June 1972 and retired in July 1999 for a total of 27 years. When I started the JOB it was fun and when I retired it had ceased to be fun. All and All I would do it again. Police service is not for everyone but it is satisfing.

Gonzo308 · Aug 31, 2001

Some of you guys are so old you could have given Christopher Columbus a traffic ticket!

Lupey · Aug 31, 2001

Originally posted by Gonzo308:
Some of you guys are so old you could have given Christopher Columbus a traffic ticket!

I like they been around since J.C. was a patrolman

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