Suz stretches into a forward lunge left. Then shifts to a forward lunge right. Twists at the waist, left and right to loosen things up…
Time to put on my Mama Bragging Pants!
Many months ago, Lolo was asked by her Lieutenant to attend a training course and take on a Leadership Role of FTO. (Field Training Officer)
When she shared that with us, I immediately thought of the movie Training Day with Denzel and Ethan Hawke . Alas, that movie was about crookedness and corruption; our girl is neither of those. But the movie was good. Which reminds me I need to look for movies showing Good Police Officers as most of them are just that.
She happily obliged, participated in the classes, passed with flying colors and added FTO to her resume’ along with her regular Deputy position. (She’s currently on the night shift, on a mostly ‘walking beat’ in the city center. I’m sure you can imagine how thrilled I am about that.)
More recently, she was approached by the Higher Ups, asking if she wanted to try out for a CNU position. (Crisis Negotiation Unit)
In case you don’t remember, or you’re new here, Lolo earned two Bachelors degrees (Criminal Justice & Psychology) and was recruited by the Sherriff’s Department after her internship in the Major Crimes Unit; they paid for her to attend the Police Academy. She worked for them for a few years, then decided to return to school, earning her Master’s Degree in Legal & Forensic Psychology.
She’s been biding her time as a Deputy to move into a position where her heart really was, and we were not surprised that she was chosen for the unit. She is still a Deputy working her regular schedule but will be called in when needed for something along the lines of Hostage Situations, Suicide Attempts, etc….You know, when they need the big guns brains.
Apparently she’s been doing pro bono work on for sister for years… 😳

And if you thought it was all about the job, it’s also about the outfit.

I nearly spit out my water at Lindsay’s Flea Market remark. Is everyone’s family this funny and weird?

Did The Shatner get cool tactical pants? I think not.
And since I struggled to get those bragging pants on, I’ll also share that Linds has made huge strides in her job. She (reluctantly) took a position at our company two years ago and from what I see she’s not regretted it as she is thriving both personally and professionally. She’s moved up into a Supervisory position and is handling all the tasks that have been tossed her way, and from what I hear, new things are tossed daily. She’s doing incredibly well and is such an asset to the Administrative Department.
Thank goodness her position isn’t as dangerous, nor does she carry loaded weapons, but, if you make her angry enough, she will pull out a Permanent Marker and write mean words on a post-it note for all to see.

I’m so incredibly proud of them both, but wouldn’t hate it if Lolo decided to work as a Mental Health Counselor, Pre School Teacher or her Little Sister’s Assistant.
Anyone in your family risk their lives on a daily basis as a First Responder, Office Staff or A Professional Toddler Handler? I suppose everything IS dangerous!
Have you been able to work with family with good results? Like, zero murdering?
XOXO
