My first shift as a police officer was during a heat wave in downtown Hamilton. It appeared to be a typical Friday night with everyone flooding the streets. The nerves of this rookie were barely controllable.
Category: Community Voice
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When violent video games become violent reality
Canadians have an interest in supporting peace
One of the most rewarding jobs I’ve ever had was being a youth worker throughout college and university. There’s something about the genuine uncensored honesty of young people that I have always admired. Their raw passions are unfiltered and untainted by adult influences. They speak their mind whether you like it or not; a trait that has not always served me best.
Power of our oath
Police officers get graded in various categories each year. Exceeds Expectations is what I scored in self-control last year. It gave me mixed feelings when I receive that mark – I mean who cares? It’s not like I exceeded expectations on anything cool like speed, or shooting, or jumping off moving trucks! I was never going to get a date because of my incredible self control . . . I never thought its value was worth much working in such a corporate political organization like OPS.