@BaltimorePolice Great community relations can be built with bike patrol. Don’t underestimate the level of quality police work that can be accomplished while patrolling on a bike. Southern District bike patrol 1993, one of my favorite assignments.
@DeputyBarksdale It was a great feeling, when the residents of the neighborhood came out and applauded the apprehension/removal of the individuals bringing their neighborhood down.
@DeputyBarksdale Boots on the ground, gets the job done. Operational oriented cops will always get the job done. I don’t remember any administrative pencil pushers getting the job done.
@DeputyBarksdale Always an eye opening experience for most groups when they trained with Swat. Paying attention to details let’s you see so much more. No tunnel vision and no fatal funnels. At the end of training you more aware of the dangers around you, but you will be more prepared to handle.
@kevin_colonel The Southern District did an outstanding job sending John off to retirement. John and I spent many of years together in the Southern. He was a great cop and an outstanding person! Enjoy the next chapter of your life.