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nightmare69 wrote:Open face handcuff and mag holders or regular snap pouches?

The Nylon Cases I have seen were Velcro. I would defiantly want them cover with snap or Velcro, but not open.

talltex wrote:

nightmare69 wrote:Thoughts on NRA's new video on police and military?

I disagree with the argument the video presents to justify the increasing militarization of the police departments.

"It is never right to do wrong so you can do right!"

Don't forget us and leave the Forum. You have to keep us updated about all you are getting yourself I go. Again congratulations! Obvious you have worked very hard.

You need to PM everyone your name and department. Since we have prayed you all the way through this Academy thing you can't write us tickets.

Congratulations! I pray you have safe and full career.

It is time to go 10-41!

gigag04 wrote:Nylon can also be rejuvenated with black shoe polish ;)

Does the shoe polish not rub off on to your uniform shirts and pants?

mojo84 wrote:

gigag04 wrote:I have piles of gear if nylon is ok.


Highly recommend ASP cuffs if you can afford them.

Do you prefer nylon over the leather? There's something cool about leather but I'm heading more guys are switching.

Depends on the departments sometimes. My sons department as just required the officers to change to leather. I know the Game Wardens are required to wear nylon when on the boats, but leather when not on the water.

I personally like leather, but I am old school.

I think Chiefs/Sheriffs are going to be looking for people who can multi-task and not just using their agency as a stepping stone. It has been my experience in setting in on interviews they want someone willing to do anything. Starting at the bottom and working their way up. Character, integrity, and dedication.

Excaliber wrote:

gigag04 wrote:Your best bet is to go through the main city or county page of each agency. Make it a full time job applying for full time jobs.

A detective I used to work with spends every saturday testing for jobs since he just moved out of state. It takes time and effort to get the best positions available.

Also keep a copy of every application.

It makes filling out the next ones MUCH easier and referring to the earlier ones can keep you from creating inconsistencies if you're in a hurry or don't remember something.

This is a great ideal. My brother is the Chief a Deputy at Smith County and he told me that when doing backgrounds they always ask what other agencies have they applied for. The investigator always calls those agencies and compare notes.

nightmare69 wrote:

carlson1 wrote:You cannot carry until you are commissioned. There are many agencies that will carry their detention officer's commission. A lot of them are used for transport officers and court baliiffs.

The counties around here say they will carry your commission and it will not expire but you are not commissioned officer. A friend of mine was a jailer and went through the night academy then was badged in and worked as a transport officer for federal inmates.

I believe your commission ends with your employment. You keep your "licensed" valid by keeping your classes and standards setup as per TCOLE.

You cannot carry until you are commissioned. There are many agencies that will carry their detention officer's commission. A lot of them are used for transport officers and court baliiffs.

WildBill wrote:

nightmare69 wrote:

gigag04 wrote:Careful in the shower after OC. Water reactivates the OC, and gravity pulls the water down...you have to get creative to keep it away from....sensitive areas.

I be lean over and wear underwear in shower. I will do both.

nightmare69 wrote:Dang smart phones. I need to start reading my post before I hit submit.

I can tell you a lot of worse things I have acidently sent and it isn't funny.