[shane45-1911]

Congrats!!! Don't take any crap from us young punks!

What's your issue weapon?

 

[TheSaint]

What's your issue weapon?[/B]

Shane45-1911,

Well strangely enough, my new KZ45 is my duty weapon. However, I qualified with my Glock 21 also just to have a back up. I still have to qualify with my Kahr P9 yet. Thanks for the congrats, I appreciate it.



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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.

 

[Billy Ray]

Congratulations from a non-LEO. Stay safe.

Billy Ray

 

[Lupey]

Congrats man. I realized that I am not cut out for an LEO job. I dont have the proper temperment

So I now do Communications for a PD.

 

[Ken Neal]

Way to go sir, welcome to the ranks.

 

[TheSaint]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the contratulations, I very much appreciate it. I never in my life thought I would be starting a new career at 45, but here we go.

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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.

 

[Patrickl]

Saint,

Mind if I ask what you did before and why you decided to change to LE?

 

[oneminute]

We have had guys start in there fities with us before! Just don't let us youngsters pester you to much!

Congratulations and stay safe!

 

[cwm1150]

Good Luck and Watch your back out there.

 

[feedramp]

Congratulations and well done!

May success follow you throughout your new career.

 

[jpwright]

What's the secret handshake, so I can get out of that speeding ticket in Austin??

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If God didn't want us to own guns, why did He make the 1911?

 

[TheSaint]

Originally posted by Patrickl:
Saint,

Mind if I ask what you did before and why you decided to change to LE?

Patrick,

No I don't mind a bit. I worked for a company called Simplex Time Recorder, we installed and serviced fire alarm systems, sound systems, phone systems etc. etc. I had worked for them since 1993 and was a service manager for the branch in Austin since 1997. In December of last year, Tyco International who also owns several other fire alarm type businesses bought out the company. As with any kind of acquisition, there is always a cut back of some kind. In this case, too many bosses and I was let go in April. As a matter of fact, I graduated the academy on March 31st, went to work that following Monday and was told to be out of my office by Monday afternoon. My original plan was to do law enforcement as a reserve officer. Well, as you can see, that plan changed drastically. In this area, there is no shortage of managers of any kind, there are many companies laying off sales, marketing, and supervision personnel. However, there is a drastic shortage of law enforcement throughout the entire area.

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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.

[This message has been edited by TheSaint (edited 07-19-2001).]

 

[Bronco]

Good luck in your new carreer Saint.


Greg

 

[7th Fleet]

You have made an outstanding career choice and after almost 27 years in the state police retirement system, I have no regrets.

7th

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Support Your Local Police

 

[TheSaint]

That's a great thing to hear 7th. I have talked to many officers over the past year and that seemed to be the most echoed statement. They absolutely loved their job.

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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.

 

[Greg Adams]

Saint
Welcome to the Zoo. I retired in July 1999 after 27 years on the JOB. Be safe and keep the rubber side down. Always remember that most citizens care and are thankful about the job you do for them, so don't let the crying Liberals get you down. I hope you have a long and fruitful career.