police – Among the Dogwoods

Slow Speed Pursuit

This is a story about a pursuit I had on a quiet evening in LAPD’s Van Nuys Division in 1998. I was working uniformed patrol in a marked black and white LAPD vehicle. I was on PM Watch, which meant we worked from 1415 (2:15 pm) until 2300 (11:00 pm). Some names have been changedContinue reading “Slow Speed Pursuit”

Push Ups

This is a true story about one of my experiences at the Los Angeles Police Academy. I have changed a few names to save people from embarrassment. Shortly after leaving the US Army, I began applying to police departments and I went through the hiring process at the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD had aContinue reading “Push Ups”

Buffet

This is a story about an event that occurred while I was a patrol officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. I was a small town boy who left the US Army and was invited to attend the Los Angeles Police Academy. I figured joining LAPD was like going to play for the New YorkContinue reading “Buffet”