Like father, like son.....

Congratulations to Charlotte's newest guardians of the night -- CMPD's Recruit Class #176! They have answered the call to bravely serve the citizen's of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, 'Whom shall I send?

And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!."

~ Isaiah 6:8

      

                                                    Video Credit: CMPD/YouTube

This 176th graduate has followed in his father's footsteps - a retired NYPD police officer. The photo on the left of a son proud of his father, and the other of a father proud of his son. Priceless!  

Stay safe recruits #176. I hope to see you at my table one day for a hot meal or in the gift shop at the LEC if you're on third shift. In the meantime, my blue candle will continue to shine in my dining room window - all day, every day - to honor my friends behind the badge. It keeps me mindful of what a dangerous job you have. It keeps me mindful to pray for you. I hope it keeps you mindful of the lady on the corner who cares about you.

  ♥

#46 on Feedspot!

UPDATE 04/07/21: I check-in about once a year to see if I've fallen completely off the board, and not only am I still on the board, but I was shocked to see that I am now at #28 out of 60. 💙

 Ahem....so how did this happen?

My humble little blog was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 50 Police Websites and Blogs on the Web!

I came in at #46! Feedspot said they reviewed thousands of police blogs using search and social metrics, so considering that little bit of information, I am amazed that I came in at all!

Like, how did they even find it?

I shared the good news with my best girlfriend while still a little confused how I made the list, and she thinks it might be because I offer a different perspective -- especially these days when the police need more citizen support.    

And I am in excellent company with other websites and blogs who made the list, like:

• The Officer Down Memorial
• PoliceOne
• Law Officer
• POLICE Magazine
• MotorCop
• Defrosting Cold Cases

...just to name a few.
 
Regardless of how they found me, I am honored.

The winning blogs were ranked based on following criteria:

• Google reputation and Google search ranking
• Influence and popularity on  Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites
• Quality and consistence of posts
• Feedspot's editorial team and expert review

While most police blogs are written by police officers or others in that profession, I am just a working girl who is happiest when I am busy serving my friends behind the badge. Recognition like this is reassuring that I might be making a small difference in this world.  ♥     

Proud to be recognized....

So this recently happened. ♥

Two weeks ago, the 2016 CMPD Annual Report was distributed, and guess who was recognized for her volunteerism with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department? This girl!

I know it's cliché, but everything that happens in your life (good and bad) really DOES happen for a reason. It alters your path in life. It changes the outcome of what might have been if you had taken a different road. The choices I have made in my life, ultimately brought me to Charlotte, and for that I am grateful. I am grateful for this life I live. I am grateful that something bad has turned into something wonderful.

I think everyone has their 'moment in the sun' at least once in their lifetime, and I guess you could say this was mine. Thank you CMPD.

The few community videos I have made for the CMPD have been well-received and shared throughout the department and on social media (an honor in itself). Below is the video mentioned in the annual report: