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Old 06-12-2008, 07:07   #17
Smokin Joe
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Originally Posted by 18C4V View Post
Maybe with your dept. My dept is the 4th largest in California and one of the oldest in CA being over 150 yrs. With over 150 years, there's tradition and culture that the newer depts don't have. We also have the third highest number of officercs killed in the line of duty in CA. What that said, alot of petty things get overlooked, it boils down to is like what Mdb23 said. What our chief wants, is what usually happens. Is it right and fair? well bucking 150 yrs of tradition, perks, and customs is a sure way of getting sent to the airport nicknamed "Sibera"
I think I understand where you are coming from. We definitely work for 2 totally different departments.

My comments were from an instructors point of view with my department, our archaic policies, and my current frustration with getting new and improved policies through the chain in less than 3 years.

Its great to hear that your Current Chief takes care of her troops and goes above and beyond to help you guys out....
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