Question for the other LEO'S on here.

Are you considering a career change?

This is the first job that I've had that I don't actually hate going to work. I've been in LE for more than a year now and have developed a pretty good reputation in my department. That being said. I have a baby on the way and my wife has already mentioned the fact that she wants me out of it.

My department is a busy one (I personally answered over 200 CFS last month)and across the board it has some of the best people I have had the pleasure of calling my brother/sister.

I've considered trying for smaller departments but I like being busy (I purposefully picked the busiest shift in the busiest precinct) and I don't know if I'm ready for a smaller department.

I don't have any clue what I would do if I got out of LE all together either.

Question for the other LEO'S on here.

UV-82 HP Initial Review

Just got in a latest Baofeng radio to test out, the UV-82 HP. So far I like it quite a bit, and copying my UV-5R setup over was a breeze using chirp with the Export and Import feature using CSV (excel) files. Only does the channel listings this way so the settings stay as they should for that radio model.

I haven't tested the transmit capability to compare it to a 5R, but I will say that the receive compared side by side to a classic UV-5R seems to be a little better. A little less static and noise going on with the channels that come in the best local to me, including the NOAA broadcasts and my local all county fire department calls.

The Dual Watch (Listen to A and B channel banks essentially at the same time for transmission) feature works very well, I could see that really coming in handy for monitoring two separate networks or groups you may have an interest in a SHTF type scenario. You can select which bank, A or B, to broadcast on too using the top of the PTT button and the bottom to make it a quick change in frequencies you talk on.

Build quality seems about the same as the 5R. I have to get used to where the zero and scan buttons are, since it's in a proper place on the 82 compared to on the right side of the 5R. FM receive is also good, with the factory external speaker being noticeably louder than the 5R.

My one real complaint is that the charging base ins't the same as the 5R. This means the USB charger I got for use with the 5R that I can plug into a portable battery won't work on the 82, So i'll have to rig it or find another one built for it. A shame but I can still rig up a 9V charge solution if I really had to.

Once I get my ticket I'll be working the transmit functions to see how they stack up, but the evidence is telling me it's well worth the extra pennies to go with the 82 HP over the 5R for overall range and reception.

UV-82 HP Initial Review

You really like Fox news?

As a regular patriotic, Constitution loving American is it asking too much to have a real, un-bias news source?

I've tried watching msnbc, cnn, etc. simply in an attempt to listen to the other side. However, their spin on things drives me friggin' insane.

Over the last couple of years I watch Fox less and less. They repeat the same message and the rest of the time they're talking over each other while being "Fair and Balanced".

Tonight was probably the last straw. I woke up from a little nap and O'Reilly was on. In his little monologue he was actually blaming Trump because the only thing the media is talking about is Trump. HUH:confused: The media is blaming the media because Trump is dominating everyone's air time. O'Reilly....you tool....if you really believe that and think it's a problem then why are you spending another segment talking about Trump????? His point was that Trump was actually helping the democrats because everyone is spending their time talking about what Trump is saying/doing instead of talking about how bad Obama has done.

You really like Fox news?

Hillary Shared An Email Network With The Clinton Foundation.

I love me some Hillary.

Just reported that Hillary's server and the Server for the Clinton Foundation were at the same location, Quite possibly in the same machine.
The had the same IP address. Uh Oh....

http://ift.tt/1JI6HyA

Hillary Shared An Email Network With The Clinton Foundation.

Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics .40 S&W 170gr FMJTC Brass 50rds 40SWA - $9.99

Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics .40 S&W 170gr FMJTC Brass 50rds 40SWA - $9.99

Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics .40 S&W 170gr FMJTC Brass 50rds 40SWA - $9.99

Short Term Bug Out Advice Needed (Hospital)

I work in a ER and am required to be there before/during hurricanes. Normally this is no big deal as I've done it for 18+ years now. But this is the first time they are requiring us to provide our own essentials, like food, bottled water, bedding, etc etc.

I prep at home but that's for a SHTF scenario w/o electricity or running water. I don't think they'll like me starting a fire and re-hydrating my food.

I have some ideas, please add yours as well.

Bedding:

Folding cot, sleeping bag, pillow

Water:

Tap water (i don't think they'll restrict this)

Food:

MRE's - easy to use & prepare

Short Term Bug Out Advice Needed (Hospital)

All lives matter? What's your take on this NPR spin article.

Thought this might deserve some attention. Clearly this in of its self has a bias and blame/victim POV written into it.. I though it was worth sharing.. I didn't look into the circumstances of the shooting much. Just know he was unarmed and being arrested on drug charges.

http://ift.tt/1KzPMPr

All lives matter? What's your take on this NPR spin article.