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That's a wrap!
« on: June 28, 2017, 10:34:59 AM »

After 33 years as a police officer, 29.5 which were on a motor, as of yesterday, I'm retired!! It's been a hell of a career, and I'll miss the people dearly. The job? Not so much, as being a LEO over the past several years hasn't been what it once was.

It was difficult to step off my department issued bike for the very last time. It used to be that we would leave the bike at the station and get a ride home. These days, we now ride the bike home (we take it home everyday normally) with the escort by the departments motors. The other motors sign your helmet, and bid you farewell. Another motor then rides your bike back to the station.

A small summary of facts, for those interested:

Miles ridden: ~385,000
Bikes: Kawasaki KZ-1000, Harley FXRP, BMW R1150RTP, BMW R1200RTP, Kawasaki Concours, BMW R1200RTP, BMW R1200RTP water cooled.
Tickets Written: ~37,000
Last ticket written: Cell phone violation, 3 minutes before officially off duty. Very nice woman who told me that she can't afford the ticket as all of her money gets spent on helping her dying mother. I suggested she might want to go to court, as I'm retiring and won't be there. :)
Favorite part of the job: Getting up every morning and going for a ride
Least favorite part of the job: Riding into work when it was cold, or riding when it was hot/humid.
Parting advice: Ride like you're invisible. Head up, and look where you want to go.
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2017, 10:39:13 AM »

Thanks for the interesting post 211at711 - I enjoyed reading your account. Congrats on your retirement - wishing you well!
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2017, 10:44:55 AM »

Congrats on your career!

My dad was a motor officer in the 50's!  That's where I got my love of bikes.

I sure hear you on the changing environment, hopefully we can get things back to the center from both sides, but if we can't get a handle on the hot topics it will only get more difficult to find a cord between all of the activists on both extremes.

Have a great first summer of retirement! :2vrolijk_20: :bobby: :sunny:
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2017, 10:49:55 AM »

After 33 years as a police officer


Well done Sir.  Godspeed and following seas  :drink: .
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2017, 10:54:18 AM »

thanks for "protecting and serving" and congrats on your retirement
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2017, 10:58:44 AM »

Congrats on retirement!   :2vrolijk_21:

Did you find a bike yet?
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2017, 11:18:19 AM »

Thank you for your service! Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy shopping for your new ride!   :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2017, 11:23:56 AM »

Congratulations on retirement.  Will you still continue riding?  Was an interesting synopsis of your career. I would say you are not only an expert rider, but should be will versed on the various large motorcycles.  Which one was your favorite?
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Re: That's a wrap!
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2017, 11:57:06 AM »

Congrats on retirement!   :2vrolijk_21:

Did you find a bike yet?

Thank you!
I'm picking up a CVO Limited on Friday.   :orange:
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2017, 11:57:18 AM »

Congrats on retirement, thanks for your service, and I can't wait to meet you in Cody, WY!
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2017, 11:59:19 AM »

Congratulations on retirement.  Will you still continue riding?  Was an interesting synopsis of your career. I would say you are not only an expert rider, but should be will versed on the various large motorcycles.  Which one was your favorite?

Absolutely will continue riding!!  And I plan to ride up to the Cody CVO get together in a few months.

For enforcement riding, you can't beat the BMW. For having fun, the Harley is my go to choice.
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2017, 12:00:25 PM »

Congrats on retirement, thanks for your service, and I can't wait to meet you in Cody, WY!

Thank you. Cody will be my first long distance personal ride in 20 years. We are going to make it about a month long venture. Can't wait!!
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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2017, 12:45:02 PM »

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement.  Look forward to meeting you in Cody.  Ride safe and enjoy your new Limited.
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« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2017, 01:26:34 PM »

Thank you!
I'm picking up a CVO Limited on Friday.   :orange:

Good choice!   :2vrolijk_21:

Post pics when you get a chance.
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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2017, 02:07:11 PM »

Congrats on the retirement, thanks for your service. Welcome to the forum from the Tar Heel state.


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