Retired Police Thread

[TOTV Team]

If you served your community as a police officer before retiring to The Villages we want to thank you for your service!

[Stu from NYC]

Hear hear

[Taltarzac725]

I have met many retired Law Enforcement people here in the Villages since moving here in June of 2005. Many of them at the area's various dog parks.

Thanks for your service.

[Aloha1]

God bless the Thin Blue Line. Without them we would only have anarchy.

[Number 10 GI]

Police officers have one of the worst jobs in the country, a job 99% of Americans couldn't handle.

[billethkid]

Most Americans are smart enough to know what the police to do for us on a daily basis.

They know the media, protestors and special interest groups do not represent main stream America....any color.

[BobnBev]

If you served your community as a police officer before retiring to The Villages we want to thank you for your service!

Thank you for remembering us, it's nice to know some people really do care.:coolsmiley:

[billethkid]

Thank you for remembering us, it's nice to know some people really do care.:coolsmiley:

Most really do care!

[Paul1934]

Thank you. It has been hard watching the insanity sweeping the country. Lot of officers unnecessarily in harms way.
Ret. municipal, USAR MP.

[paquino]

Yes indeed. Except for the retired officer (it was on his tee shirt) who went into a rage, wanted to fight , screaming obscenities because I pointed out that he was parked in a crosswalk while running into Publix.

[Dust Bunny]

If you served your community as a police officer before retiring to The Villages we want to thank you for your service!

Thank You!

[bakon]

Still working. Visit few times a year and plan on being a toad in 22 months. I have met a few there and ask how long does it take to not look at everything suspicious. Everyone is so laid back and I feel like I am on level 10 even on vacation. Anyways most say it takes a year and then you ease into the retirement. See you over the 4th.

[Bridget Staunton]

Thanks to all the police that keep us safe including my wonderful father in-law. Please God keep my police niece safe in Ireland. Definitely support our BLUES

[mamamia54]

Thank you and every police officer around the country. God bless and watch over all of you!

[GoodLife]

Still working. Visit few times a year and plan on being a toad in 22 months. I have met a few there and ask how long does it take to not look at everything suspicious. Everyone is so laid back and I feel like I am on level 10 even on vacation. Anyways most say it takes a year and then you ease into the retirement. See you over the 4th.

Thanks for your continuing service. Feel free to share your experiences here as most of us support law enforcement 100%. Have you worked any of the protests/riots?

PS Your username here is kinda funny for a cop! :icon_wink:

[ellenwelsh]

It takes longer than a year, and some instances NEVER go away.

[fdpaq0580]

Thank you for your service. The expressions of appreciation for our officers is gratifying to see.

[larryredwine1228@gmail.co]

Thank you, we need to get together

[MandoMan]

Still working. Visit few times a year and plan on being a toad in 22 months. I have met a few there and ask how long does it take to not look at everything suspicious. Everyone is so laid back and I feel like I am on level 10 even on vacation. Anyways most say it takes a year and then you ease into the retirement. See you over the 4th.

It’s so sad that you have to live with that level of stress, probably feeling people radiating lies, violence, and hatred as you try to do your duty. How can you be expected to act like Andy of Mayberry under those conditions?

Just remember that the number of protestors in the streets is small—spit in a bucket. The vast majority of people in this country, whatever their political affiliation, respect and honor our police for their work and the help they give us and their sacrifice. Never assume that respect comes from only one party.

I have a friend who felt compelled to take her daughter to a protest march in Pennsylvania yesterday. The two of them carried Peace signs. They thought they were part of something important. Then the featured speaker started calling for armed revolt. She grabbed her daughter and left, sickened. She has a lot of police friends, and her son plans to become one after college. So even a lot of liberals support the police.

I want to thank you and any other police personnel reading this, retired or not, for your service to the country and it’s law-abiding citizens, and also for your service to those who scoff at the laws, keeping them in line. We know you and yours make personal sacrifices to keep us safe.

[Saluce]

Thank you from a newly retired LEOW from Michigan.

[ldivens]

If they were that smart they wouldn't be out in the streets protesting, rioting and destroying property. People are generally brainwashed by watching too much news!

[John_W]

Still working. Visit few times a year and plan on being a toad in 22 months. I have met a few there and ask how long does it take to not look at everything suspicious. Everyone is so laid back and I feel like I am on level 10 even on vacation. Anyways most say it takes a year and then you ease into the retirement. See you over the 4th.

Maybe just comedown gradually!

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[LI SNOWBIRD]

Every Thanksgiving our family gathers together. I'm proud to say there are 3 patrolmen and 1 detective there. All of them do not brag or show off. They are all great young men and we are proud to have them in our family

[Mountie48]

Thank you

[eremite06]

We have 3 LEOs, 3 Firefighters and 4 RNs in our family.

[dewilson58]

Thank you.

[BHWitcher]

Yes, to all the good police we thank you sincerely. Defunding does not mean dis-manteling, it means redirecting some monies to under privileged areas. This country is in big trouble. Thank you to every good policeman, working or retired.

[Holpat39]

My husband was a Chicago police officer for 27 years and never talked about what he experienced each day on the job until after his retirement. If I would have known I probably would not have been so supportive of his career. After retirement he couldn't get policing out of his system so took a part time police position in a small town outside of Chicago for another 8 years. Family includes 4 retired police and 2 still active in Chicago plus 2 daughters both nurses. Proud of every one of them.

[toeser]

I know four. All nice guys.

[jebartle]

I'm fortunate to have 1st responders all around me, everyone makes me a proud American.

[MeKa 25]

Thank you from a newly retired police sergeant just outside of Wash DC. I feel lucky I made it out physically intact. I pray for my brothers and sisters still fighting to keep our communities safe. It is normally a pretty thankless job. I cherished every time I received a thank and try to thank every officer I see now. I look forward to when the retired police group of TheVillages meets again. Thank you to all the police working and retired!

[Joe V.]

Still working. Visit few times a year and plan on being a toad in 22 months. I have met a few there and ask how long does it take to not look at everything suspicious. Everyone is so laid back and I feel like I am on level 10 even on vacation. Anyways most say it takes a year and then you ease into the retirement. See you over the 4th.

You will always sit with your back against a wall. And your eyes and head still swivel, albeit because of age, slower. After many years mine still do.

[cb1972]

A large part of our population are not aware of the dynamics of policing , and what many officers experience daily. The negative comments , the witnessing of the effects of poverty on a daily basis, including domestice violence , child and elder abuse. Dealing with those under the influence of drugs and alchohol. The stress of not knowing what your are walking into when responding to a situation . Going from "excuse me sir " to a knock down drag out street fight , all the while trying to retain your weapon. Lucky my scars are only skin deep. In contrast you get to see the good , the shop owners , mothers with their children , the older couple working in their yard , many times a kind thank you. I don't believe more money is the answer , education , teaching respect and love might be a help. Law enforcement is a great vocation with many life lasting rewards.

[Bogie Shooter]

If they were that smart they wouldn't be out in the streets protesting, rioting and destroying property. People are generally brainwashed by watching too much news!

You missed post #1.

[cb1972]

Saw it , just some first hand knowledge for what its worth.

[jimbomaybe]

Any retired Chicago police in the villages? If so they might like to look at a facebook page "CPD Pension Board Accountability Page" They/we are trying to have a comprehensive forensic audit of the Chicago police pension and have raised over $20K out of our own pockets to pay for it . The pension board is doing their best to stonewall this effort, wonder why, If you are drawing a pension from them ,its your money we are talking about, have a look at the site and inform others

[bluecenturian]

While the police appreciate the supporters I can tell you they are feeling very alone. 90% of them got into this job because they wanted to help people, fight to protect those who couldn’t protect themselves. We knew the money sucked, the long hours sucked, the holidays away from your family sucked, missed family events sucked but they did it anyway. Right now I think police officers would like to see some kind of outward public support for them from politicians as well as the public. Rallies for protest but no one seems to want to rally for support.

[anothersteve]

While the police appreciate the supporters I can tell you they are feeling very alone. 90% of them got into this job because they wanted to help people, fight to protect those who couldn’t protect themselves. We knew the money sucked, the long hours sucked, the holidays away from your family sucked, missed family events sucked but they did it anyway. Right now I think police officers would like to see some kind of outward public support for them from politicians as well as the public. Rallies for protest but no one seems to want to rally for support.

Thanks for that. I agree 100%

Steve

[Scorpyo]

Thank you for remembering us, it's nice to know some people really do care.:coolsmiley:

Ah come on. Everybody knows that the police are useless even my son (he's NYPD). I can't wait till the Colins' of the world finally get rid of all the police. It will be so refreshing to have a social worker to console me after I get assaulted or worse. :1rotfl:

[Nucky]

If you served your community as a police officer before retiring to The Villages we want to thank you for your service!

Do you know something that really stuns me about this Beautiful Thread? The absence of those who I would think would have jumped on this subject to praise those who worked their entire life in a tough job and retired with dignity. I Thank You All From The Bottom Of my Heart.

I don't judge any of you because of those that have done wrong. Justice for them is what I hope for, not withholding praise for the people who did their jobs honorably.

[BobnBev]

You will always sit with your back against a wall. And your eyes and head still swivel, albeit because of age, slower. After many years mine still do.

Truer words were never spoken.:pray:

[bpascani]

Yes, thank you!! On a different note....there have been several posts/subjects, on this Talk of the Villages, that have not allowed comments, replies, etc. I am not a negative, accusing person, BUT, I think this is a place where we can share with those that posted, and I found on several, apparently that option was blocked... Rather disappointing, IMHO

[John_W]

I had an encounter this past December with a Sumter County Deputy. First time I had been stopped since 1988, which is a miracle because I always speed.

He stopped me for doing 50 on Powell Road northbound coming up towards 466A. I think he must of been coming out of the new Police headquarters on that side road.

I pulled over and he come up to the window as I was pulling into the Walgreens parking lot. He said, why are in such a hurry to get to Walgreens. I told him, the traffic in the right lane was solid, and there was no way to get into the right lane to make a right turn unless I sped up and got in front. He asked for my license and a couple of minutes later he came back and said 'Merry Christmas' and handed it back.

I told him, I was watch the show Live PD and I had great respect for the police and shook his hand. He said, don't believe everything you see on that show and said Good-Day!! When you watch Live PD, you'll see a lot of people have an attitude and if they just treated the cop with a little respect, most of the problems would never exist.

[Jeremiah Riordan]

Retired USAF Security Police officer. 29 years, 1 month, 11 days; but who was counting?:icon_wink: Would hit the replay button again, if I could.

[bakon]

Thanks for your continuing service. Feel free to share your experiences here as most of us support law enforcement 100%. Have you worked any of the protests/riots?

PS Your username here is kinda funny for a cop! :icon_wink:
Name was given to me by motorcycle buddies. Got it for my plate. Work in suburb of Pittsburgh and been out of the mess. We staff sufficiently to man both the community protest and the work shift. With 30 years and Senior guy who works the road, I pick answering calls for service and leave the choir practice to the younger guys. Pittsburgh City police have their hands full but surrounding communities have to team up as most are 20-50 men departments and cant handle all this. Lucky for us they move daily so each day the choir practice moves with it. I call it that because its mostly standing around until cameras show up for the show.

[junction29]

If you served your community as a police officer before retiring to The Villages we want to thank you for your service!

Thank you for your service 👍