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I have to begin by saying that my thoughts and prayers today have been with my brothers and sisters in Charleston County. Deputy Joe Matuskovic of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office was shot and killed early this morning. Another Deputy was also shot and is in critical condition last I heard. Please keep these families in your prayers. (The suspect was neutralized on scene after a standoff)

Had DUI today. We learned SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Tests) and how to prosecute a DUI. Over all a pretty good day.

Had to run this morning bright and early...only one more of those left!

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A Part Of America Died

Somebody killed a Policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your hometown or in mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each rookies side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,

And A Part Of America Died.