Friday 24 August 2007

Working Man

Nick has started his new job. He is a civilian investigator for the Hertfordshire police and works out of Borehamwood. This is a picture of him off to work on his first day. Doesn't he look nervous! It's been 20 years since he's had a 'first day at work'! Nick’s been shadowing two other colleagues who asked him to stop wearing a suit as it was making them look bad. So, here he is on his way to day 14 of the job. At least it's easier for him to cycle to work in this outfit!

As an investigator he takes statements off of witnesses, gathers and views CCTV footage, and compiles evidence for court cases. Recently, his caseload has included a list of people who have driven off without paying for their gas (I can’t believe how many!), a bank robbery, burglaries and a house fire. He records statements from witnesses, perpetrators or the victims. When he’s busy, he loves it. There’s no work or stress to bring home. It’s just punch in and punch out. Exactly what he needs after a stressful job like the army.

It's a great job, but I think he should go into the movie industry as a Bruce Willis double. What you do think?
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To answer a few questions....
-- Yes I took the photo of Stonehenge at the top. I love that photo. I was there with Mom, Jim, Jack and Nick in January. Cody called me on my mobile shortly after taking this photo.
--I start my new job on Wed Aug 29. I'll post on that next (for now I best get back to my lesson planning)...
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