Gift for a police academy graduate

[Gunner]

What can you all tell me about watches? Are there restrictions brands types etc?

[T-Giv]

Back
Up
Gun

That's what it's called when you originally give it to them. After a few years it becomes a TDG.

[cstone]

That's what it's called when you originally give it to them. After a few years it becomes a TDG.

After a few years on the job you should have accumulated a few TDGs. Get with the program

[JM Ver. 2.0]

What can you all tell me about watches? Are there restrictions brands types etc?

Not all agencies have the same policies... So no one can answer that question without knowing were she's hired on to.

[Gunner]

JEFFCO

[JM Ver. 2.0]

JEFFCO

I don't know their policies.. But a general rule of thumb.. Black is never against the rules. Metal Bands suck. Digital is faster.


Plus, since she's going to be starting in the jail, you can rule out anything patrol related. That includes the back up gun.

Best thing you could do for her, REALLY good boots. She's going to be on her feet for hours at a time on a cement floor. The 5-11 boots REALLY REALLY SUCK. DO NOT get her those. They're nice for about 3 months then they go to shit. Mine kill my feet.

Posse box, also not needed.

Again, without knowing their policies, I can't reccomend a bag. I have a big ass 5-11 "war bag" that I take in with me. Has all my training stuff, supplements, meds, extra pens, crap like that. I never used to have one, now that I do, life is easier.

If they issue the same shitty radio holders that Adams does get her a new one. The ones we have are just a metal box lookin thing. They don't actually hold the radio in.

Adams has a policy that says Deputies can't wear black gloves during shift unless they're doing something that calls for it.. Pat downs, shakes, cell inspections, ect... They do come in handy though.

Pes Pens Pens Pens Pens... Cops are the worst theives I've ever met.. If it's not chained down or marked with a Sergeant or above's name.. It'll get jacked. Pens and lunches are the most often "borrowed".

I'm sure she already knows from the Academy, but, Under Armour shirts are a must. Cotton under the vest = the suck.

Good socks are just as important as good boots...

I don't know what they issue, but Streamlight makes a badass LED flashlight... The ones Adams issues now don't have the end cap button. If you buy her one, make sure it does. I bought one for my buddy when he went to patrol. They cost a little over $100.

I would avoid getting her anything too "high speed" since she's new. The old timers will laugh. Like the new guy we just hired.. He showed up with SIX mags on his belt... SIX... He now carries two...

[T-Giv]

After a few years on the job you should have accumulated a few TDGs. Get with the program

I'll get back with you in a few years when I have a few years on to speak on the issue. A lot of the Aurora guys carry 6 mags on the reg and are proud of it. Then again over there they need all of them.

[JM Ver. 2.0]

I'll get back with you in a few years when I have a few years on to speak on the issue. A lot of the Aurora guys carry 6 mags on the reg and are proud of it. Then again over there they need all of them.

But the new guy I was talking about works in the jail...

[T-Giv]

But the new guy I was talking about works in the jail...

I figured as much since you are at the SO. Just figured I'd share my tidbit of experience with various patrol officers of the metro. Like he JM said, stay away from gifts that are for a patrol assignment. I went through JeffCo's academy last year and they were telling their guys a MINIMUM of 3 years before they would even have a chance to test out of the jail. I was told realistically 5 is the minimum to expect.

[USAFGopherMike]

+1 on the boots. Danners for the win. Make sure you get the width right. I'm a big fan of the Acadia line.

http://www.danner.com/boots/