interesting night in a police car tonight

[vontar]

I went on a ride along tonight and in less then 5 hours, we had 5 events I believe.

 

It ended with a 10-46 (wreak with injuries(minor)).

 

It was a night I don't think I will forget for a while.  I will say if you have the opportunity, don't pass it up.

I was going to do a full shift, however after the amount of calls, the officer I was with was pulled to do paper work.  I just might have to do another one.

[NashvilleStage]

Sounds like an interesting night. What were some of the calls?

 

My roommate & I are currently going through a program that the Davidson county metro police have, called the Citizen's Police Academy. It meets once a week for 12 weeks. Each week, one or two presenters from various departments come in and do a show-&-tell about what they do. We've also had a few field trips so far. Last week we toured the brand-new (not even up & running yet) crime lab in Madison. That's a *neat* place. We also toured the 911 call center. In a few weeks, everyone will get to try their hand shooting at the police range.

 

All that to say: we also get to do a ride-along. Mine is next week; it should be interesting!

[Mike.357]

I dunno,  I have seen enough of the inside of police cars to last me.  Don't need joy rides in one.

[vontar]

Sounds like an interesting night. What were some of the calls?

 

 

I am still processing in my mind.  A shopping lifting report at Walmart, traffic stop, public disturbance, domestic, and the accident.  My mind is still running 90 mph. (had 2 lights and siren runs domestic and the accident (with injuries).  I agreed with everything.  I didn't see anything to object to.  Met several of the officers on duty tonight.

[JohnC]

Only question I have is this... Did they allow you to carry your pistol? :D

[dlmeadows]

I did reserves for a while when I thought I wanted a career as a LEO.....then after about the 10,000 drunk cussing me out for taking him to jail, I decided that job just wasnt for me lol

[CQB Elite]

[quote name="vontar" post="1125270" timestamp="1394944269"]I went on a ride along tonight and in less then 5 hours, we had 5 events I believe. It ended with a 10-46 (wreak with injuries(minor)). It was a night I don't think I will forget for a while. I will say if you have the opportunity, don't pass it up. I was going to do a full shift, however after the amount of calls, the officer I was with was pulled to do paper work. I just might have to do another one.[/quote] 5 events in 5 hours? When I was a LEO we prayed for slow days like that! And, we never got pulled from answering calls to do paperwork. ..... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

[vontar]

Only question I have is this... Did they allow you to carry your pistol? :D

 

No.  I was advised to leave any weapons at home.  I made the assumption weapons would be provided :devil: .  I wasn't too awful far off, the officer I was with showed me the unlock button for the AR and we talked about a what if, if bad guys started shooting.

To fully answer your question, no I wasn't carrying. 

 

CAB Elite, well truly the events where more in a 4 hour window.  The 5th hour included accident clean/ and other related items.

[Jamie Jackson]

Good for you vontar.

 

I assume you were riding with ORPD?

 

They are a great bunch of guys, and gals.

I get to "visit" with them every day at work, and I'm darned happy to have them around.

[enfield]

I did several ride alongs with the Athens PD.  Everything from so dull you couldn't stay awake to non-stop action.

 

(Girl driver, crying)  "I just knew you were going to give me a ticket"

 

(Officer Eric)  "I just knew I was too!"  :D

[Paul]

Did you get to set up any illegal check points or demand that a citizen show you their papers?  Maybe some kind of unified training exercise with the TSA on a Tennessee road?  That would be fun!

[vontar]

prag

Yes, it was with the ORPD.  I have met some very good people there.

 

 

Did you get to set up any illegal check points or demand that a citizen show you their papers?  Maybe some kind of unified training exercise with the TSA on a Tennessee road?  That would be fun!

 

I saw officers following the book, explaining things well.   I am being very general on purpose.

Edited March 16, 2014 by vontar

[peejman]

A cousin is a reserve officer in Michigan. He seems to enjoy the work. The perk of being able to carry anywhere is nice too. They don't seem to have a program like that around here.

[Erik88]

I did a ride along with KPD a few years ago. It was fantastic.

[Tncobra]

Next time show up wearing a Handgun Permit Badge and your pistol. Then they would have let you carry...........

[Dustbuster]

Welcome to the club Vontar !
Ya must be getting ready to hit nashville again !! See Police work can be fun!!!







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Edited March 17, 2014 by Dustbuster

[MiddTennTaco]

5 events in 5 hours? When I was a LEO we prayed for slow days like that! And, we never got pulled from answering calls to do paperwork. .....Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

I hear you brother - I think we had similar experiences. Five calls in five hours is incredibly slow. I'm finishing my degree this fall. I'm really looking forward to see how it is here now. I remember stacking 10-15 cases before I pulled myself for writing. And that's just to do your own fair share of the work...

Vontar, what department did you do a ride-a-long with?

[DaveTN]

Getting to see what it’s really like would be a real eye opener for many.