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Weekend Wrap-up
Feb. 25th, 2008 01:26 pmSo ... I got to do my ride-along on Saturday with the Denton Co. Sheriff deputy.
Tons of fun (like flying up I-35W at 110 mph) and highly educational (like how to unlock the shotgun from its mount, if necessary, and why we see them speeding down the highway without their lights and sirens going.) In between alarms, stolen vehicle, trespassing, a funeral escort call, we were able to get some work in.
Saw way too much of the Lantana area [ http://www.lantanatexas.com/ ]. You've got to feel for these guys, though ... only four deputies to cover the entire county. Luckily, that'll change in the next several weeks as they have eight new deputies coming on-line as soon as they complete their training and get their 'ghost' ride out of the way (a 'ghost' deputy rides along to observe and give pointers as necessary.)
Really a great bunch of guys, though. It was a fascinating experience. Hopefully we can repeat the experience as we prepare for their FC proficiency.
Tons of fun (like flying up I-35W at 110 mph) and highly educational (like how to unlock the shotgun from its mount, if necessary, and why we see them speeding down the highway without their lights and sirens going.) In between alarms, stolen vehicle, trespassing, a funeral escort call, we were able to get some work in.
Saw way too much of the Lantana area [ http://www.lantanatexas.com/ ]. You've got to feel for these guys, though ... only four deputies to cover the entire county. Luckily, that'll change in the next several weeks as they have eight new deputies coming on-line as soon as they complete their training and get their 'ghost' ride out of the way (a 'ghost' deputy rides along to observe and give pointers as necessary.)
Really a great bunch of guys, though. It was a fascinating experience. Hopefully we can repeat the experience as we prepare for their FC proficiency.
