DEC 2021 Blues Vol 37 No. 12
SPECIAL INSERT: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
FEATURES
* The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
* Remembering Those We’ve Lost -
Sgt Richard Houston
* Remembering Those We’ve Lost to COVID
* Remembering Those We’ve Lost to LOD Deaths
* Troy Finner - Police Chief of the Year 2021
* Who Wants To Be A Cop Part 8 - Conclusion
DEPARTMENTS
* Publisher’s Thoughts
* Editor’s Thoughts
* Guest Editorial w/Dave Smith
* Your Thoughts
* News Around the US
* War Stories
* Aftermath
* Open Road-The Final Cop Sedan?
* Healing Our Heroes
* Daryl’s Deliberations
* HPOU-From the President, Douglas Griffith
* Light Bulb Award
* Running 4 Heroes
* Blue Mental Health with Tina Jaeckle
* Off Duty with Rusty Barron
* Parting Shots
* Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas
* Back Page -School of Glock
cruits, one brushing a
cruits, one brushing a tear from her cheek. Moody promised herself she wouldn’t cry. But after giving her speech, she did. As they cross the stage to get their certificates, their families film them. Anhalt’s dad, stepmom and fiancé are in the front row. Moody’s mom, girlfriend and son are a few chairs back. In the corner, by the door, Mabon’s coach from pee-wee football sits with his wife, clapping. They’re all proud of the recruits. And terrified about what they’re getting into. A group of cadets exchange hugs. Anhalt, left, and Moody, right, embrace classmates after their final fallout. The 23 cadets pledged to stay connected and look out for each other on the streets. Afterward, officers from several of the agencies shake their hands and welcome the cadets to the thin blue line. The Pinellas sheriff couldn’t come, because of the officer’s death the day before. But he sent someone to give the new deputies their badges. Silver stars. Each bears a thick, black band. 74 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 75 74 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 75
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