Today, was Potter’s last day on the shift. He’s earned an investigation position in the department.
Ruminating on the job, he said, “It’s been a huge career goal of mine. I’m nervous, but I’ve worked hard to be prepared. I’ve done countless hours of training and reading on my own time in addition to what I’ve done when I was up there.
I’ve got to say it was sad today. I can’t really say I’m a “cop” anymore… yes I’m a police officer but a “cop” is a much more noble and badass title. My hat is off to you guys who do an entire career of being a “cop”, it’s the hardest and least respected job not only in our agency but in the country, if not world. You guys are badass.
That’s what I wanted to say in roll call, but there were only a few of you guys in there who would get it. I already told Hands and I don’t think Midnight Man cares lol…"
(Repeated with his permission.)