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My Blogs


“I’m Bored… So What?”
I’m about two and a half months into retirement, and I can say—without hesitation—I don’t miss much about work. Actually, there is one...

Badge to Travel
May 164 min read


From the Streets to the Homefront: The Burden of Hypervigilance
I remember the immense pride I felt marching into Cobo Hall with my academy classmates for our swearing-in ceremony. My family was there,...

Badge to Travel
Apr 78 min read


The Death of Solidarity: How Apathy is Killing Police Unions
Apathy Undermines Unity. Unions. Love them or hate them, they are essential in law enforcement. Police unions operate differently from...

Badge to Travel
Mar 276 min read


Scantron Nightmares and Neighbor Visits: The Funnier Side of Becoming a Cop
FYI – I do change the names of individuals I reference in my blogs. If you want to become a law enforcement officer, there are a...

Badge to Travel
Mar 247 min read


Screw It, Let’s Go! A One-Night Getaway to Royal Park Hotel
Recently, my wife and I decided we needed a break—just a quick escape to clear our heads and reclaim some sanity after being cooped up...

Badge to Travel
Mar 204 min read


Our First Post-Retirement Getaway: Traverse City & Beyond
Our First Post-Retirement Getaway: Traverse City & Beyond Retirement—so far, so good! Since my last day on the job, Michelle and I have...

Badge to Travel
Mar 165 min read
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