Posted by: Blue
My father died on February 17. He had a sudden pulmonary embolism.
It has been a hard month, but would have been much more difficult without loving co-workers, friends and family.
I have been reminded of the beauty in life and the things I have to be grateful for.
Showing posts with label Co-workers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Co-workers. Show all posts
Friday, March 13, 2015
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Extended
Posted by: Blue
JT was approved for his request to be extended in the District for one more year beyond his mandatory transfer time.
If rumors hold true, the transfer policy will be changing this year to allow 7 years in a division, rather than 5.
That would potentially mean an extra two years with my partner.
JT was approved for his request to be extended in the District for one more year beyond his mandatory transfer time.
If rumors hold true, the transfer policy will be changing this year to allow 7 years in a division, rather than 5.
That would potentially mean an extra two years with my partner.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Promotions
Posted by: Blue
The promotions list came out today. Our shift had one Constable vying for Patrol Sergeant.
He was not listed in the Order that came out via e-mail.
Here's hoping he's the Bridesmaid and someone up the ladder retires soon. He'd make a fantastic supervisor.
The promotions list came out today. Our shift had one Constable vying for Patrol Sergeant.
He was not listed in the Order that came out via e-mail.
Here's hoping he's the Bridesmaid and someone up the ladder retires soon. He'd make a fantastic supervisor.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
The Recruits
Posted by: Blue
The recruits started field training on Monday - Canada Day.
We have a former Natural Resource Officer and a former Prison Guard on our shift.
They both seem like good guys.
The recruits started field training on Monday - Canada Day.
We have a former Natural Resource Officer and a former Prison Guard on our shift.
They both seem like good guys.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Spring Transfers
Posted by: Blue
This year, our Spring Transfer season incorporated our district amalgamating with the one to the South of us.
We now use approximately 25% of the police officers in the city to cover a land mass that is almost 50% of the city's sprawl.
In addition, we have lost our beloved Patrol Sergeant and Desk Sergeant to the shift that rotates before us, along with 4 of the Constables (1/2 the shift).
With JT gone on holidays to Hong Kong for two blocks, 5 new faces, 2 new Sergeants and two stations to work between, I think I might be feeling out of place until June or so.
A few saving graces:
This year, our Spring Transfer season incorporated our district amalgamating with the one to the South of us.
We now use approximately 25% of the police officers in the city to cover a land mass that is almost 50% of the city's sprawl.
In addition, we have lost our beloved Patrol Sergeant and Desk Sergeant to the shift that rotates before us, along with 4 of the Constables (1/2 the shift).
With JT gone on holidays to Hong Kong for two blocks, 5 new faces, 2 new Sergeants and two stations to work between, I think I might be feeling out of place until June or so.
A few saving graces:
- Our new Sergeants seem to be great guys
- We received one more constable than we lost, bringing our compliment up to minimum... at least for now...
- My holiday time bank is about to refill in 7 days
- Many of the newbies on the shift are coming out of speciality units with plenty of experience in various areas to share with the rest of us General Patrol humps
- The new district covers a number of my favourite eateries in the city, including my all time #1 breakfast spot - a falafel joint owned by a dude from Iran which has the best hash-browns ever
- JT and I are officially still partnered and ready to rock the city all year again before he is a mandatory transfer next year - AND... I believe we will be maintaining our epic 203 callsign
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Amalgamation
Posted by: Blue
This Spring, our district is merging with the South.
The rush has started and the Sergeants are being shuffled. Now all of the Constables are trying to vie for a position with their favourite boss while trying to avoid any problem cops and maintain their current partners if at all possible.
It is shaping up to be a big gong show. So far, JT and I believe we might just get to stay together. One of the senior guys on our shift is sticking on to advocate for the Constables and the new Sergeant for our shift is saying "If it ain't broke, I don't intend to fix it."
This Spring, our district is merging with the South.
The rush has started and the Sergeants are being shuffled. Now all of the Constables are trying to vie for a position with their favourite boss while trying to avoid any problem cops and maintain their current partners if at all possible.
It is shaping up to be a big gong show. So far, JT and I believe we might just get to stay together. One of the senior guys on our shift is sticking on to advocate for the Constables and the new Sergeant for our shift is saying "If it ain't broke, I don't intend to fix it."
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Court
Posted by: Blue
Today, JT had court on a 4 year old drug arrest.
He testified for half an hour and was dismissed. This was the third trial date that had been set. Apparently the accused kept firing his lawyers.
Today, JT had court on a 4 year old drug arrest.
He testified for half an hour and was dismissed. This was the third trial date that had been set. Apparently the accused kept firing his lawyers.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Back to Work
Posted by: Blue
Tonight is the shift Christmas party. We're headed for ribs and drinks and then to one of the guys houses.
Sunday I head back for Nights.
Tonight is the shift Christmas party. We're headed for ribs and drinks and then to one of the guys houses.
Sunday I head back for Nights.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Quiet
Posted by: Blue
Last night was quiet.
Quiet is a bad word. It usually means the bad guys are regrouping and planning a sneak attack.
The longer the quiet time, the more violent the uprising.
But while it was quiet, JT and I were resting, completing paperwork, and shooting the shit with the SGT and the rest of the shift. It was a welcome change of pace for the night shift.
Last night was quiet.
Quiet is a bad word. It usually means the bad guys are regrouping and planning a sneak attack.
The longer the quiet time, the more violent the uprising.
But while it was quiet, JT and I were resting, completing paperwork, and shooting the shit with the SGT and the rest of the shift. It was a welcome change of pace for the night shift.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Milking It
Posted by: Blue
It was my birthday a little over a week ago. I was working nights. I kept it quiet. My partner knew about it, but forgot to say anything on the day of (though in his defense, he remembered at around 0020 hrs the day after...) It passed without fanfare or notice, just how I was hoping it would.
Yesterday was JT's birthday. He's been milking it for the past two days, starting with humming "Happy Brithday" in the locker room (quietly at first, but then louder and louder until someone noticed). He did it again at morning briefing.
Over the past two days, he has extracted a "Happy Birthday" from every single complainant, accused, co-worker and outside agency personnel we have encountered. He also managed to get a free brownie for dessert at breakfast today, complete with a candle, and a free green tea at the coffee shop, courtesy of one of the paramedics in our district.
He has started announcing "It's my birth week" in a less than subtle way into almost every conversation he has.
It is stupid,selfish, childish, impish things like that which make the day go by with a lot of laughter and a lot of light-heartedness, even in difficult situations. That's why I love the big goof.
Happy Birthday, JT.
You're loveable and sickening all at once.
It was my birthday a little over a week ago. I was working nights. I kept it quiet. My partner knew about it, but forgot to say anything on the day of (though in his defense, he remembered at around 0020 hrs the day after...) It passed without fanfare or notice, just how I was hoping it would.
Yesterday was JT's birthday. He's been milking it for the past two days, starting with humming "Happy Brithday" in the locker room (quietly at first, but then louder and louder until someone noticed). He did it again at morning briefing.
Over the past two days, he has extracted a "Happy Birthday" from every single complainant, accused, co-worker and outside agency personnel we have encountered. He also managed to get a free brownie for dessert at breakfast today, complete with a candle, and a free green tea at the coffee shop, courtesy of one of the paramedics in our district.
He has started announcing "It's my birth week" in a less than subtle way into almost every conversation he has.
It is stupid,selfish, childish, impish things like that which make the day go by with a lot of laughter and a lot of light-heartedness, even in difficult situations. That's why I love the big goof.
Happy Birthday, JT.
You're loveable and sickening all at once.
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