The "A" TEAM

(l to r) Sgt. P. Kimberlin, Ofc. D. Jones, Cpl. J. Cameron, Ofc. G. Arrington (me) and Ofc. A. Oldaker

Just wanted to post a pic of the "A" Team guys. We say "A-TEAM" because of our shift designation, it just worked out that way. But while we are on the subject of team, I would like to put my two cents in about our little group.

I began wearing a badge in 1987, that my friends was 22 years ago...I have worked with a bunch of people over the years...I have worked for, worked with and supervised many "teams" during this time period. Some "teams" worked well, other did not, some just had the word "team" attached and that was all.

Don't get me wrong, I've had some great teams...The group of officers I assembled for the Azle Police C.R.U was some of the best, great stats, great motivation, great attitude, Terry, Greg, Rex, Jimmy, David, Kevin...we made some progress no doubt...but there was always something was missing.

I can honestly say, that in 22 years of doing "this" ...whatever "this" is...I have never had a team like I do right now. I have never worked with others that everyone had the same goals and desires. Much of the credit goes to Sgt. Kimberlin and Cpl. Cameron for their direction and mentoring...but still...something is different about all of us. I have done much thinking about "us" over the past couple of months and I have come to the conclusion...this big difference about this team and the others that I have been assigned to is that there is nothing missing.

We each know what the other is thinking...we are each others left and right hands...we know what needs to be done, we know how to do it and we go forward and accomplish, day in and day out without fail...22-years it had taken for me to find out what a true team really is...22-years...sad but yet inspiring because I can't wait to experience more.

I write that I am blessed...I tell people that I am blessed...this is just one little reason.

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