He's DONE! FTO is over! Starting Tuesday night, CC will be on his own, doing his own thing! I know he's so excited! And I'm so proud of him!
I'm just curious if he'll get bored. He's had someone to talk to every night from the beginning, now he'll be all by himself! I'm sure he'll figure out how to cope. He's got a good group of officers to work with on the night shift, so he'll figure something out!
The best part about this, CC can now take vacation days! So, that means HAWAII!! We're going on a fantastic trip for 7 fabulous days to Hawaii in less than a month - so excited! This will also be our first big vacation since we've been married, which has almost been 4 years. We'll be with family, but we'll also get to do our own thing, so it will definitely be worth it. I even get to take off a whole week of school! I think this is the best way to do this!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Ghost Phase
I just realized that it has been several weeks since I updated you guys!
My last post was Aug 22, which was the day before I went back to work, so I guess that makes a good reason as to why I haven't posted lately! Plus, I started my blog design business over the summer, and it has
kept me very busy on my off time. I love getting to do it, but it definitely takes time!
CC is one week away from being on his own!! Holy cow! I just can't even believe it! He's back on deep nights, and has already had a good time, and his training officer (who he had for phase 2) is still impressed by his skills. His phase 3 training officer told him not to be surprised because he has been known to be a hard grader, and he might not get as good of scores as he had with the other 2 officers. Well, he was wrong! CC definitely surpassed his expectations and left phase 3 passing with flying colors!
We made it through the awful shift we have been dreading (2 pm - 10 pm), and it looks like he won't be on that shift for quite some time. I like to see my hubby! He's now on deep nights and will stay there indefinitely. His department tends to change schedules up pretty regularly, but they will probably stick with this until the new rookies get back from Academy and out of FTO, which isn't until probably March. But I'm okay with this. I'm just ready for a regular schedule! Something I can get used to.
Another perk, he'll be able to use sick days and vacation days! So, even if he is scheduled to work and we have something going on, he can easily use up his vacation/holidays that he's accrued over the last year.
CC's FTO commented to him last night telling him that he was very impressed with how he talked to people. He's very calm, and respectful, but gets fierce if he needs to! That's always something I've thought about CC. He's a very even-tempered man. He rarely gets up in arms about things and can handle stressful situations like a champ and doesn't let his emotions take over. I feel confident that this will make him an excellent cop.
Poor guy got home late this morning, then got a phone call that we were going to have a house showing (our house is on the market!) at 11:00, and we had to clean and be out with the dogs. Poor CC is now somehow trying to sleep on the couch to try to be a normal person for a dinner party with friends. The life of a night police officer! (at least he's off tonight!)
My last post was Aug 22, which was the day before I went back to work, so I guess that makes a good reason as to why I haven't posted lately! Plus, I started my blog design business over the summer, and it has
kept me very busy on my off time. I love getting to do it, but it definitely takes time!
CC is one week away from being on his own!! Holy cow! I just can't even believe it! He's back on deep nights, and has already had a good time, and his training officer (who he had for phase 2) is still impressed by his skills. His phase 3 training officer told him not to be surprised because he has been known to be a hard grader, and he might not get as good of scores as he had with the other 2 officers. Well, he was wrong! CC definitely surpassed his expectations and left phase 3 passing with flying colors!
We made it through the awful shift we have been dreading (2 pm - 10 pm), and it looks like he won't be on that shift for quite some time. I like to see my hubby! He's now on deep nights and will stay there indefinitely. His department tends to change schedules up pretty regularly, but they will probably stick with this until the new rookies get back from Academy and out of FTO, which isn't until probably March. But I'm okay with this. I'm just ready for a regular schedule! Something I can get used to.
Another perk, he'll be able to use sick days and vacation days! So, even if he is scheduled to work and we have something going on, he can easily use up his vacation/holidays that he's accrued over the last year.
CC's FTO commented to him last night telling him that he was very impressed with how he talked to people. He's very calm, and respectful, but gets fierce if he needs to! That's always something I've thought about CC. He's a very even-tempered man. He rarely gets up in arms about things and can handle stressful situations like a champ and doesn't let his emotions take over. I feel confident that this will make him an excellent cop.
Poor guy got home late this morning, then got a phone call that we were going to have a house showing (our house is on the market!) at 11:00, and we had to clean and be out with the dogs. Poor CC is now somehow trying to sleep on the couch to try to be a normal person for a dinner party with friends. The life of a night police officer! (at least he's off tonight!)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Curious
I have just been wondering a little about how many women actually carry their own gun. Maybe not carry it, but have a gun specific to you that you would use in case of emergency.
CC has been taking both of his guns to work with him (he can't carry a back up weapon at his department) and I've been a little irked by that because I'm here by myself a lot and I wouldn't have anything to defend myself with if I had to! I thought that's what all this gun shooting stuff was about!
CC has been taking both of his guns to work with him (he can't carry a back up weapon at his department) and I've been a little irked by that because I'm here by myself a lot and I wouldn't have anything to defend myself with if I had to! I thought that's what all this gun shooting stuff was about!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Captain America
We all have interesting co-workers. But for some reason, it seems like CC's are a little out of the ordinary. One of the newer officers, we'll call him Captain America, has definitely fit this profile.
CC was hired on and had to wait for Academy for 6 months while 4 officers went ahead of him. Captain America was one of these. Somehow, during the hiring process, the uppers at the time thought that he was a better specimen than CC. Now, other officers ask CC why he didn't get to go with them, or ahead of them.
Here's a good case why they ask these things. I think Captain America is set out to not only pull people over for the most obscure reason, but to cite these people for these reasons.
Citation #1 - Littering (throwing gum out the window - i don't have a problem with stopping her for this, maybe, but writing a citation for it?)
Citation #2 - Not displaying proper plates (the lady had them with her, just hadn't put them on, and he gave her a ticket for this)
Citation #3 - Unauthorized use of horn (seriously?)
Citation #4 - Not signaling 100 ft in front of turn (once again, I don't mind stopping for this, but actually giving a citation?)
Citation #5 - Not really a citation, but he knew a guy that was on campus playing soccer had warrants out for his arrest (for Class C Misdemeanors) so he waited in the parking lot for 3 hours until the guy got in his car to leave and pulled him over and arrested him. (Seriously, just sat there waiting.)
It seems like a little discretion needs to be taught to this guy.
CC was hired on and had to wait for Academy for 6 months while 4 officers went ahead of him. Captain America was one of these. Somehow, during the hiring process, the uppers at the time thought that he was a better specimen than CC. Now, other officers ask CC why he didn't get to go with them, or ahead of them.
Here's a good case why they ask these things. I think Captain America is set out to not only pull people over for the most obscure reason, but to cite these people for these reasons.
Citation #1 - Littering (throwing gum out the window - i don't have a problem with stopping her for this, maybe, but writing a citation for it?)
Citation #2 - Not displaying proper plates (the lady had them with her, just hadn't put them on, and he gave her a ticket for this)
Citation #3 - Unauthorized use of horn (seriously?)
Citation #4 - Not signaling 100 ft in front of turn (once again, I don't mind stopping for this, but actually giving a citation?)
Citation #5 - Not really a citation, but he knew a guy that was on campus playing soccer had warrants out for his arrest (for Class C Misdemeanors) so he waited in the parking lot for 3 hours until the guy got in his car to leave and pulled him over and arrested him. (Seriously, just sat there waiting.)
It seems like a little discretion needs to be taught to this guy.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Practicing?
CC had off today while I went back to school. I left him a list of things to do, which he got done, but I guess it wasn't enough!
CC informed me at dinner that he practiced clearing the house this morning. In his underpants.
Apparently, we have some pretty tricky areas in our house. But, after carefully checking, there was no one hiding. :)
CC informed me at dinner that he practiced clearing the house this morning. In his underpants.
Apparently, we have some pretty tricky areas in our house. But, after carefully checking, there was no one hiding. :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
It's Official
I have been informed, that as of September, I will be a night cop's wife. Agh!
Of the 3 shifts CC's department has, this is my 2nd choice, and obviously a lot better than the current 2nd shift that would mean we would never see each other. At CC's department, there are quite a few bachelors that enjoy 2nd shift, so they never want to get off of it! Which is fabulous for me!
Here are my pros for night shift (because hey, I've got to be positive about life, right?!)
Of the 3 shifts CC's department has, this is my 2nd choice, and obviously a lot better than the current 2nd shift that would mean we would never see each other. At CC's department, there are quite a few bachelors that enjoy 2nd shift, so they never want to get off of it! Which is fabulous for me!
Here are my pros for night shift (because hey, I've got to be positive about life, right?!)
- I get to sleep better with the bed all to myself and my dog
- We still get to eat dinner together (which has always been a priority to me)
- Most everyday functions aren't effected
- He will be home to get the dogs if we have a house showing (our house is on the market)
- He complains about being tired more often (which I can't even go there)
- He's not as productive since he doesn't have a reason to get out of bed usually
- I have to sleep alone
- Makes trying to get pregnant much more difficult and out of the ordinary :)
- I have to make sure I'm quiet while he sleeps
- We will have to take 2 cars almost everywhere at night
Friday, August 6, 2010
A Little Explanation
For some reason, I feel the need to explain CC's job a little more.
He's not a city cop. He's not a sheriff's deputy. He's a campus cop.
It seems that around here, many people don't quite understand what he does, or if he's a "real" cop. For me, being a campus cop is a great thing! There are less scary things going on at the campus. He is far less likely to get in a shoot out or deal with really ugly homicides. He's much "safer" there.
But that also means there is less action. I think this is the downfall for CC. He applied for so many city jobs before he got hired. And with the job market where it was last year, he had a lot of competition. So, to get a job, regardless where it was, was an awesome thing! But I know he can get a little bit bored.
Now, when you imagine a college campus, you might not think there's a whole lot going on for a cop. Maybe they just walk around the buildings and eat donuts. Not quite. CC's campus has Guards for that (which is what he was for 6 months before he went to academy). He gets to patrol in a real police car, and does all the same things a city police gets to do, just in a mile and a half radius!
Some people also think that a campus cop can't pull them over. This is not true. CC gets to write city tickets just like the city cops! So, don't be fooled!
I got asked this evening about what CC actually does at night on campus since there aren't any students. At CC's campus, there are hundreds of apartments that the students live in. This is the most heavily patrolled area. They get calls for weird sounds, not knowing if their roommate was okay, etc. They have burglaries and thefts just like any other apartment complex. These complexes keep them very busy. But, one of the reasons they pull most everyone over at night is because no one really has any business driving around a campus in the middle of the night. So they must be up to something, right? (unless you're a newspaper deliverer) They also get to patrol the streets surrounding campus. The city cops don't usually go by campus because it's already being patrolled, so CC's guys try to take care of the neighborhoods around them so they can be just as safe.
I do have to say, being a campus cop in the summer has to suck. There just isn't much going on. There are people, and summer classes, but it's just not the same. So, here's to hoping for a much more eventful school year for CC!
He's not a city cop. He's not a sheriff's deputy. He's a campus cop.
It seems that around here, many people don't quite understand what he does, or if he's a "real" cop. For me, being a campus cop is a great thing! There are less scary things going on at the campus. He is far less likely to get in a shoot out or deal with really ugly homicides. He's much "safer" there.
But that also means there is less action. I think this is the downfall for CC. He applied for so many city jobs before he got hired. And with the job market where it was last year, he had a lot of competition. So, to get a job, regardless where it was, was an awesome thing! But I know he can get a little bit bored.
Now, when you imagine a college campus, you might not think there's a whole lot going on for a cop. Maybe they just walk around the buildings and eat donuts. Not quite. CC's campus has Guards for that (which is what he was for 6 months before he went to academy). He gets to patrol in a real police car, and does all the same things a city police gets to do, just in a mile and a half radius!
Some people also think that a campus cop can't pull them over. This is not true. CC gets to write city tickets just like the city cops! So, don't be fooled!
I got asked this evening about what CC actually does at night on campus since there aren't any students. At CC's campus, there are hundreds of apartments that the students live in. This is the most heavily patrolled area. They get calls for weird sounds, not knowing if their roommate was okay, etc. They have burglaries and thefts just like any other apartment complex. These complexes keep them very busy. But, one of the reasons they pull most everyone over at night is because no one really has any business driving around a campus in the middle of the night. So they must be up to something, right? (unless you're a newspaper deliverer) They also get to patrol the streets surrounding campus. The city cops don't usually go by campus because it's already being patrolled, so CC's guys try to take care of the neighborhoods around them so they can be just as safe.
I do have to say, being a campus cop in the summer has to suck. There just isn't much going on. There are people, and summer classes, but it's just not the same. So, here's to hoping for a much more eventful school year for CC!
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