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Just finished my 1st week of law enforcement training in Florida, passed my first aid and defensive tactics tests, next week is firearms and emergency vehicle operations and then the state exams. I have quite a few cool cops in my class from all over the east coast, I think I’m from the furthest west. I have been on a couple of ride alongs with Tampa PD (awesome place) and riding with Clearwater on Monday to see where I want to apply.

A few cigar smokers in my class which is cool, wish me good luck this week :tu

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That was a short retirement stint, eh, Crocket?







Best of luck Mike. Stay safe out there.

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No kidding! Not retired yet, taking my pension and moving on :tu

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Best of luck Mike.

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Good deal Mike.

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Good luck, Mike! We’ll have to get together after you get settled in.

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Good luck Mike. Next time I get down south all of us need to get together.

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All the best, Mike.

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Congratulations, Mike. Best wishes moving forward and stay safe out there.

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I would pick Tampa.... Ybor City!

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Kick ass, Mike!

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Very cool Mike, good luck with the rest!

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Please tell me that you are getting a pet alligator named Elvis.

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Congrats and the best of luck! I hope the Manilow picture traveled with you too :D

Sorry you couldn't make the herf, but there is always Corona for meeting up! (Or Melbourne if you feel like a little exploring... rawr).

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Rawr. :banger

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:lr

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-(P

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Great job best of luck to you

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Mike, also take the pensions into account. Florida retirement system is one of the best in the country. That's usually the county sheriff's offices.

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Will keep you in my prayers, my friend.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

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Good luck bro

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:tu:tu

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Good luck, Mike! :tu

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Attachment 18225

Course complete, state exam in the morning:tu

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Attachment 18226

Grabbed a couple hand rolled maduro’s at a local shop hopefully in celebration of a passing score, I have a tentative job offer from Clearwater PD :wo

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:wo :noon

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Keeping you in my prayers for a good resolution.

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:chr

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Awesome!

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And done! Scored 90%....needed 80, now I can be an officer in Florida :wo beers and cigars day!

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:noon

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Damn fine job sir!

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Overachiever... :noon

Congrats Mike, awesome job!

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Quick update, before I left Florida I spoke with a recruiter from Clearwater PD and went on a ride along, that is my kind of city and I really like it there. The recruiter looked at my resumè and stated “based on your paper we will hire you July 23rd” so I started my background with them and I have an interview on the 30th, take my polygraph and have a background interview, if all goes well I should know if I have a job there around the 1st of June. Going fast now.

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Sweet!

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Very cool, Mike!

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Well there is one more reason to go to the Condo next year! Glad to hear its playing out in a good way for you Mike

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Nice!

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At this rate, you'll be here for EPIC!