So, what were you doing at 8am today?

[dbphotos]

As some of you know, before I came to TX I was a Police Officer in CA for about 15 years. I've been out for quite a few years and have been missing it, so at 8am this morning I was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff for Denton County. I've spent that last few months taking the state challenge test (passed) and going through the background process (investigation, psych, physical, polygraph, etc.), which all came to fruition today. I have the support of my wonderful wife and the kids aren't sure what to think yet but they have always known that this was a part of my "previous life". I start field training on Sunday.

I'll still have time to work on photography and may even get to open up few "new" areas of photography. I'll also be able to pursue some great training opportunities. Next month I will be taking a Tactical Rifle Instructor course being taught by Paul Howe, a true American hero. In case you've never heard that name, he was one of the "Operators" in Black Hawk Down.

So that's what I've been up to in the new year, what about you?

[ttusa]

WOW congratulations!!

[Davidtxs]

HOLY Cow congrats man
at 8 am I was at Walmart gettin stuff to go in my black eyed peas

[srwatters]

Congrats David!

[pintail]

Congratulations.

And thanks for choosing to serve up here in Denton County.

[djroga]

...now about this speeding ticket..

Seriously congratulations, serve proudly and well.

[bondarnes]

My son was standing right there with you. His name is Danny and he works 3-11 in the jail.

[Sheldon]

Congrats David.........

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by bondarnes

My son was standing right there with you. His name is Danny and he works 3-11 in the jail.

I have to train for 1 shift in the jail (thank God for CO's), so I'll see if I run into him. Is he in the new jail (pre-trial) or the old jail?

[robert t]

Congratulations David, welcome back. At 8AM I was wondering my new boss was gonna be once the new Sheriff was sworn in. The fourth Sheriff I have worked for since 1980.

[J Eddington]

Congratulations. I was packing up camera gear and headed out to ICE.

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by robert t

Congratulations David, welcome back. At 8AM I was wondering my new boss was gonna be once the new Sheriff was sworn in. The fourth Sheriff I have worked for since 1980.

Our Sheriff ran unopposed, so it was a pretty easy win.

[Tim-in-TX]

Originally Posted by dbphotos

Next month I will be taking a Tactical Rifle Instructor course being taught by Paul Howe, a true American hero. In case you've never heard that name, he was one of the "Operators" in Black Hawk Down.

So that's what I've been up to in the new year, what about you?

This guy is as good as they come. He opened his School and range not too long before I moved from Nacogdoches. And shortly after I moved the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association held its prestigious 2006 SWAT competition there that year...I'm sorry I missed it.


Congratulations on the badge.

[groovyone]

I was sleeping between diaper changes. Congrats.

[CaptainTom]

Congratulations David. Back in uniform.
Hope I only run into you in my status as a photographer.

Denton County doesn't yet know what a good guy they have just
brought on board. I feel safer already.

Proud to know you.