Retired Today After 34 1/2 Years

[DavidI]

Today is my last official day as a cop. My career has been fun, wild, crazy, frustrating, heartbreaking, and uplifting. I've served most of my time in South Central Los Angeles and met some incredibly good people in the area. I've also met a few who preyed on the weak and victimized others for personal gain. It has been an honor to serve, David

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Outstanding achievement David, what an exceptionally long run you've had and enjoyed from the sounds of it

What now to keep your days busy and when can we buy your book about your lifetime of experiences being a South LA cop?

[Sooner or later]

Thanks for your service!

[GH85Carrera]

Great achievement, and the law abiding citizens all appreciate your dedication.

Now write some books! You are a great writer. Write Bosch like series about the gangs or the endless bad guys and their take down.

[Seahawk]

[Cairo94507]

Congratulations David; now enjoy life as you turn the page and relax.

[fanaudical]

Congratulations on retirement!

I have found your stories captivating and a real insight on what law enforcement faces in LA. I do think a book of your stories would be a fantastic read and probably serve as a snapshot of society of future generations.

[porsche tech]

Thanks for your service and for hanging in there in these tough times! Know it is appreciated.

[E38Driver]

Congratulations on your retirement. Now that you have retired PLEASE,PLEASE write some of your experiences with LASO. In the past you have given us a glimpse of your time on the force and i think I can speak for most of us that we loved them and we want more.

Enjoy your retirement.
Dave

[Por_sha911]

Thank you for serving our country.

Back in the 60's people who their lives on the line to serve our country were ridiculed and spat upon. It is a stain on our history. Now, many here are making the same mistake with Law Enforcement.



So do you think you can kick the donut habit now?

[rfuerst911sc]

Congratulations on hitting the career milestone ! Thanks for serving your community .

[DWBOX2000]

Thanks for your service and congrats on a great career and retirement.

[Baz]

Congrats, David and THANK YOU for your service!

[Steve Carlton]

Congratulations on finishing your career successfully, David! I'm sure you've seen amazing things, both good and terrible. I hope you share some stories from your perspective. I would love to read them.

[LWJ]

Fantastic!

And, what is very impressive is how you maintained your perspective. Police work has consumed and destroyed a few people I know. It is the exceptional officer who retires mentally unscathed. (although I am certain you have some scars)

[masraum]

Thanks to you and your brothers and sisters that serve in a difficult and largely thankless job. Congrats on making it to the end.

[syncroid]

Congratulations David!

[MMARSH]

Congratulations David, you've had a great ride.

Pretty crazy how fast the time goes when looking back isn't it?

As much as I was looking forward to it, I got surprisingly emotional when I turned my gear into logistics. I could very clearly remember that same gear being slid the opposite way across that counter 30 years prior. It was surreal.

Welcome to the retirement club. Your going to be even busier now, but its even better then I expected.

Just in time for that April bump too. Lol.

[Noah930]

Thank you for your service. Enjoy a wonderful retirement.

[Scott Watkins]

Thank you for your service!