12-4

Today I had vehicle tactics (traffic stops) and absolutely nailed the scenario...excellent way to end a long and stressful week. 

Had Stress Course shooting this afternoon. 

Now back in Rock Hill for the night and Graduation tomorrow!! 

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12-3

Had Pedestrian Tactics today. Basically how to deal with calls out doors. My partner and I were told we handled our call very well with very little critique. Feel really good about that...first time I've felt good after a scenario. 

Had Advanced Firearms this afternoon. Basically shooting after moving and identifying different threats. 

Grabbing dinner tonight with a friend from USCPD then packing up and getting ready to roll out and head home tomorrow.

Only 1more night sleeping in this dreaded place!! 

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12-2

Had Building Clearing this morning. Got shot quite a lot the first time and a little the second but he told us we did an excellent job the second. Had a deputy from Charleston County working with us...really appreciate him coming amidst all that's going on. 

Did cover and concealment course this afternoon and the Fire Arms Training Simulator (FATS) this afternoon. A ton of fun! 

Have a optional class we were told to be at tonight. 

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12-1

Today we did Crisis House and had Tactical shotgun course.

I know you guys are interested in why I'm doing here but my mind just isn't in it today. 

Today I'm stuck on a little black nylon band. I got my badge last Friday ad the first thing I did was go buy a black band to put around it in honor of Deputy Mastuskovic. His funeral was today. People have asked why I have the band on my badge if I can't wear my badge yet and the answer is simple...it's for me. My badge is hanging in my locker with that black band. For the last week at SCCJA I will open my locker and everytime see my badge with that band and be reminded of his service and his life. As I look through pictures that my amazing friends at SC Police Cruisers and others took of the funeral I was struck by a couple small things. 

1) over 1,000 LEOs showed up for this funeral. Many of you know that friendship and relationship is a huge part of my life and has been the root of many struggles for me. It amazes me that all these officers never knew Joe yet still took time to come to honor his life and as of Friday will do the same for me.

2) most striking though was the public. So many citizens lines the roadways with flags. At a time when Line Of Duty Deaths is on the rise...today we saw a glimmer of hope. Our citizens were out in full force showing their respect and love for Joe. This gives me extreme hope thy what we are doing makes a difference. 

3) training is key. In no way am I saying that Joe did anything wrong but having an instructor fighting tears as he talks you through a scenario is a wake up. This was an officer from that area and the time was 10:00...just as the funeral began. I know he would have rather been celebrating his brother's life and sacrifice but instead came to train us because he knows the significance of always training.

Joe rest in peace brother. 

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11-5

Good end to a rough week for SC.

I passed both of our last tests with a 98 and a 100. 

I loved DUI week. Impaired Driving Enforcement is a priority and one of the main reasons I wanted to work in Law Enforcement. It feels good to finally be certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and as a Datamaster Breathalyzer Operator. 

As the weekend begins my thoughts and prayers are still with my brothers and sisters in Charleston. 

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11-4

LAST DAY OF 0445 RUNNING!!!

Had more SFST and DUI practice today. Got to watch some great dash cam videos of Kope doing his thing. 

Cannot wait to get out on the road and start putting this to use. #TargetZero Traffic Deaths in SC. 

2 tests tomorrow morning...feeling pretty good 

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11-3

Did DUI Training SFST with actual drunk people today. Ton of fun and learned A LOT!! 

Had our SFST proficiency test tonight...passed 1st try.

Up early tomorrow to run for the last time!! 

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