Law enforcement update for tex

Thanks Kevin. I sat in front of a board of ten jailors and deputys and there were only four that asked any questions and naturally the chief deputy was the most hardcore and by the book. I was just myself and answered every question they asked honestly as I have nothing to hide and I had most of them smiling the smile that let me know they were pleased with my answers to their questions. One of the questions I was asked is why I was applying for a jailors position so I told them I am willing to take any position they will offer me and so I can keep my commission active and that I had not come this far too give up so easily due to one bad sheriff.

There were ten applicants and we all sat in the waiting room talking and there was only one other applicant who is a state certified peace officer, hopefully that will weigh in my favor. Funny story, I forgot my map at home and as I got into town a white Tahoe was infront of me and a black one behind me and it was obvious they were police vehicles, I know where they hide their lights. So anyway the white Tahoe pulls into a Valero station for gas so I pull in wanting to ask if I was going the right way, it was Sheriff Brandes himself! Great guy and he asked me if I have any experience in LE which I quickly replied "Yes sir I am a former deputy" and he said "I'll see you there so say hello, ok?"

Oh another thing I found kind of odd was that out of the seven men interviewing I was the only one who wore dress shoes, dress slacks and shirt w/tie. Everyone else dressed like they were interviewing with their local convenience store.

 

Fixed it for you .

I did not use that exact terminology with them, only here . In all reality FD the interview could not have fallen at a worse time because I barely had 5hrs sleep in the last two days trying to find/rescue those kittens I mentioned in the 'Pets' thread but my performance was up to par.

 

Denied employment once again !!

I called the Captain and asked if he could give me some insight as to why I was denied but all he had to say was that other candidates recieved more votes from the board than I recieved. Since I have never worked in the jail and a few other candidates are currently jailors with other depts I feel that may have been my downfall. It is apparent that I am failing either during the interview process or in the written application process.

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

Actually I would prefer if we all just let it die in peace, no harm no foul.

 

I could not find the original thread I started in 2010 when I first became a LEO so here we are once again. I applied with NOLA PD and submitted my past and current qualifications and license's and I'll be darned if I did meet and exceed their qualifications. Next step will be arranging my testing dates (3-4 days in the Big Easy) and possibly start a new chapter of my life.

Life is good and without goals and dreams one is just a Looper.

 

Your a gem as well, honey.

 

Thank you sir yet I doubt anyone has or had any interest, it is what it is.

I respect your opinion as we are all entitled to one. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Best regards,
Gregg

 

Thank you.

Only a few people know the real reason for my separation from my first/last "commissioned deployment" so maybe some enlightenment is necessary.

I entered the police academy at the young age of 45 simply because I have a compelling urge to help others and I believe there are not enough truly honest LEO's. I graduated in the top 3% of my class, ahead of people half my age. I was the first cadet to be hired from my class and I continue and exceed my training requirements thus I still hold and maintain a valid Texas peace officers license and I am respected in my local LEO community.

My first deployment....
1. Week one....read the out of date inter-office email's - the sheriff referred to it as his Bible.

2. Week two....ride along and getting cows off the road and relocking fences/gates.

3. Week three....help a father and son resolve their domestic dispute. Arrest a man for assault on his wife while trying to keep their 4-5yr old daughter calm and letting her know she is safe and I will be there for her if she needs me.

4.Dropped off at the court house with a "Good luck".

5. Five months later falsely accused of a department infraction by the sheriff and given a "Dishonorable Discharge" and relieved of duty.

6. Did not know that Texas LEO's are ONLY GIVEN 30 days to appeal their termination. The sheriff knew where I lived but mailed the termination, F5, to my mothers home in Houston thus eliminating at least to weeks from my appeal process.

7. Apply, apply, apply only to be turned down.

8. The sheriff will not answer my calls or reply to my mail. Since he is reportedly a Preacher I had hoped he would give me a "general discharge" and let me move on.

9.Talking with an attorney about wrongful termination and loss of income.


NOLA PD consist of an initial 3-day testing process. I just hope they will not frown upon my last commission before I can explain myself so they will get both sides of the story. I get a lot of heat from some people here but they are the ones who are running away from the sound of gun fire and not running towards it, sheep and wolves if I may.

Life is crazy, enjoy the ride and try to make a difference.

 

Gordon,
I appreciate your candor and I remember that you have given me support in the past and still do. To answer your question as honestly as possible...YES alcohol was involved in my discharge although I was off duty at the time but I do have a serious problem and always will.

Yes I did start attending AA and I still attend weekly meetings. I have had a few relapses but thankfully my demon is not as large and powerful as it was back then and I can thank AA for that. I have never felt so liberated, the gorilla lifted off my shoulders, than the first time I openly admitted that I am a alcoholic. You may or may not know how many LEO's have this problem and are in AA or in NA. I have not relapsed in over six months so life is good.

All the best,
Gregg

 

Thank you for saying that and mentioning my uncle Maurice, may he RIP.

The day that I finally owned my responsibility, accepting that I am the only one to blame for my down fall, was like being reborn. Public service in any capacity is a calling and not often fully recognized until later in life after one becomes less 'self centered'.

Life is good.
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I was given choices of dates and signed up for April 13 through the 15th, three days for the first segment of testing. I chose said dates because I want to be fully prepared physically and mentally.

I just spoke with a recruiter and everything is a go. My dishonorable will be left up to my background investigation but I still have a 50/50 chance at being hired.

Never say never, right?