So Saturday morning I woke up for the first time in 28 years a “civilian.” I started my police career in 1997 as a special constable, SC 337. I was based in Onchan my home town and spent many a weekend Policing it, a completely different time and world.
In 1999 I decided I would try to get in to the regulars and fought off some stiff competition. Unlike our recruiting numbers at the minute, I was up against hundreds of other potential candidates and I can still remember and always will, when the letter arrived saying I had been successful.
25 years later here I am, older, wiser, a fantastic family who have stuck with me through all the many hard times and of course the good. I am eternally grateful for what they have given me over the years. Far too much to write here tonight. You guys are my rock and I thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️
So what are my highlights – The people (well some of them) They make me proud, they make me sad and they are my other “family” I will worry about them when I hear the sirens and I hope for them all the best. Keep safe my friends!
Promotion to Sergeant! – We are the backbone of the organisation as far as I am concerned, without us all the cards would fall. We take the shit from both above and below, deal with it and just take what comes our way. To all my Sergeant colleagues, keep on doing what you do, it may not feel like it but I know you are appreciated, especially from below.
Conclusion – I leave with a huge sense of pride, serving my community as I have, helping those who could not help themselves, saving the odd life along the way and I hope making a small difference, which is all we can hope to do along the way.
So here’s to new adventures.
Papa 76 – Over and out.
Miserable Meanders 