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Hello. My fiancee is graduating from the Police Academy soon, and I was looking for gift ideas. I think I know what I want to get him, but I thought it would be good to hear some of your input. This is such a special day for him, so I want to get him something that really will mean a lot to him.

Thanks!

one 'option' would be to get him a backup weapon. IMO if he were smart he'd appreciate it much more than any gift I can think of.


on a side note, that's what I'm being given as a gift.

Some of the equipment that he might want to have but that the dept may not issue.

A small but powerful flashlight
A pouch for latex gloves ( we deal with bloody people sometimes)
A leatherman tool
A kevlar vest although MOST dept's now supply them
An extra set of handcuffs
An aluminum clipboard with a storage compartment for blank forms


I would not suggest a good watch or an engraved pen. Watches get torn up on duty ( I use cheap Timex watches ) and pens get lost.

theres no better gift than a streamlight.its funny i was never scared of the dark until i became an officer. darkness can be ur friend or your enemy

theres no better gift than a streamlight

A friend of mine in the Nevada Highway Patrol showed me his streamlight. I was AMAZED! it put my 4 D battery mag light to shame!! I cant wait to be a police officer so I can have cool things too!! :)

A few things that I have picked up over the years that have come in handy:

Good pair of polarized sunglasses, my preference is Revo
Rechargeable flashlight, either a duty light as mentioned or a small tactical flashlight
XM or Sirius radio, if allowed by Dept policy
Digital camera
Vehicle/Trunk organizer or duty bag if they don't have take-home cars

XM or Sirius radio, if allowed by Dept policy

I want to work for *that* department :eek:



Vehicle/Trunk organizer or duty bag if they don't have take-home cars

Or they could just work for VSP :D

does VSP allow xm radios? when i worked for VADoc they had a policy against installing anything in a state vehicle. of course all our vehicles were pos's

One hour naked full body massage.




I'm being serious.

I wanted to thank everyone for their feedback! I have a good idea of what I should get him now. I'm glad I asked!

what did you decide on? you need to let us know which one of us was right

yeah, I'd be interested to know as well. I'm going to guess light.

does VSP allow xm radios? when i worked for VADoc they had a policy against installing anything in a state vehicle. of course all our vehicles were pos's

Officially....maybe, I've had one for about a year. About two months ago they said that satellite radios have been interfering with our VG2's. SO they have suspended the use of satellite radios in the cars until they complete a study. I have a VG2 and never had a false alert from my satellite radio, at least that I know of.

I think I'm going to make him a basket with a bunch of stuff.....the Stinger....leatherman tool....subscription to American Police Beat....rubber gloves....and a St. Michael medallion (I know he can't wear it, but maybe he can keep it with his ID). Hopefully he doesn't see this post....lol!

an instructor at the academy gave me a st. michael coin and i put it in the pocket on my vest for my trauma plate

That is a great idea. Maybe I will look into getting a coin instead. Thanks WCSO234!

I think I'm going to make him a basket with a bunch of stuff.....the Stinger....leatherman tool....subscription to American Police Beat....rubber gloves....and a St. Michael medallion (I know he can't wear it, but maybe he can keep it with his ID). Hopefully he doesn't see this post....lol!


I hope he knows how lucky he is to get you! they are all great gifts, I've found that the Stinger is the greatest. It is expensive (I can usually get them for around $84) but it is WELL worth the money. They can make a HUGE difference especially if working the later or night time hours.

Thanks Chewy! You are sweet!

That all sounds very nice, Benny! Your guy is lucky indeed. I'm sure your support means the world to him and the goodie basket will make all the other guys jealous. ;)

I know I am late in this list, but my husband loved his St. Michael metal (actually on a keychain) that I had blessed by a priest at a local parish. But, he really loves the leatherman and mini-mag that I got him (and engraved his last name and badge number on) inside a heavy duffle bag. It's big enough to carry one change of clothes, and misc. items but small enough that it's not cumbersome. Also, since he works midnights, I got a pillow for him to keep in his locker (in its own plastic bag) and a blanket.

All I got when I graduated was dinner at McDonald's. From reading the posts here I can see that the gifts have improved greatly.

All I got when I graduated was dinner at McDonald's. From reading the posts here I can see that the gifts have improved greatly.

lol

I recieved a coin from my ex's mother, which I've carried with me since my first day of duty and she also bought me the cross that clips on my visor. Another thing I was given was a kick a$$ beer mug that says Police or something to that affect on it and my name was engraved in it. I used it on graduation night and now it's retired to my china cabinet.

Just wanted to let everyone know that my fiancee loved his gifts. His graduation day was so wonderful and I am so proud of him. Thank you all for your input!

I want to work for *that* department :eek:



Or they could just work for VSP :D
I rode with a Deputy who patrols a rather large area in the Rocky Mountains a few months ago and he had Sirius hooked up. He said he would go crazy without it. I think because it's hard to get any radio stations to come in up in the woods.

Two Cross Ballpoint Pens to put in his uniform pocket would be nice.

I got a nice gift [firearm], and I'm thankful for it.

Hand Grenade? Gold plated dog...ingraved with inscript and da chain ova neck!

LOL!!!

All I got when I graduated was dinner at McDonald's. From reading the posts here I can see that the gifts have improved greatly.


LOL, thats about all im getting. It must be a Florida thing. :D

LOL, thats about all im getting. It must be a Florida thing. :D
Bullpoop! I got ya covered, Cntryboy! :D

Bullpoop! I got ya covered, Cntryboy!

LOL, oh yeah. :D


However, from the parents and family around here, all I'm getting is a quick dinner. lol. Either way, I'm happy for graduating. :D

I think I'm going to make him a basket with a bunch of stuff.....the Stinger....leatherman tool....subscription to American Police Beat....rubber gloves....and a St. Michael medallion (I know he can't wear it, but maybe he can keep it with his ID). Hopefully he doesn't see this post....lol!

My boyfriend pins his St. Michael's medallion on his bullet proof vest with a safety pin.

How about some ulcer medication, tylenol pm and a stress ball?

On www.RangerJoes.com they have these...

I Love My Cop Thong (http://www.rangerjoes.com/product_info.php?products_id=1760)

I suggest you get it for you not him. :D Get this along with the other items that have been mentioned.

satellite radio reciever and subscription.

All the gadgets and gizmos are nice but during the down time OR when busting *** accross town - Its kinda nice to dial in some jams. :D

The guy suggesting the naked massage isnt a bad idea either - you can dial in some sexy music on the ol satellite radio :rolleyes:

On www.RangerJoes.com they have these...

I Love My Cop Thong (http://www.rangerjoes.com/product_info.php?products_id=1760)

I suggest you get it for you not him. :D Get this along with the other items that have been mentioned.

LOL! I'd get it, and surprise him, expect I'm cheap, and don't wanna spend $10 on those.

My husband is graduating this month. I wanted to buy him an off duty gun,I wanted to surprise him. But I was told that I couldnt buy it. He would have to purchase the gun. this was told to me by a police store in the Bronx. My mom is buying him a police badge charm with his number on it... Good luck...

I bought my boyfriend for his academt graduation a really nice glass mug and had it engraved with his badge, including name, officer number and dept. He loved it!! :)

My boyfriend pins his St. Michael's medallion on his bullet proof vest with a safety pin.

That's where I wear my pin too. I also have a St. Michael medallion (inside a case with a prayer card) pinned to the ceiling in my patrol car.

My Mum gave me a watch. She knew I would need one and don't usually wear one. I have had it six years and it has never been broken. I only wear it at work (usually) and each time I look down to see the time when writing some punk up, I remember that I have had that watch since grad.

It has become my good luck charm

I think an iPod is a great gift....especially if you pair it with the Monster FM Transmitter that charges the iPod and broadcasts it over the radio.

Working days especially, I need my iPod because it's alllllll talk radio. I hate commercials and this works great for me.

Just a thought....though there were plenty of other great suggestions too.

A Glock 35 or an HK USP .40 caliber would make him happy.

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Thin Blue Line Charm

well, maybe this isnt for a guy.

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