Gallows Humor (Cop Humor), Police Life

Office Parties

I simultaneously love and loath going to my wife’s office parties.  One or two folks there know what I do, but, for everyone else, they get a comical lie if they ask what I do for work.  Despite how commonplace this is for us cops, I imagine it could be a pretty misunderstood safety tactic. … Continue reading Office Parties

Gallows Humor (Cop Humor)

Some of the Things Cops (Allegedly) Do To Each Other

One of the common themes in cop shows and movies is the prank.  Pulling pranks and practical jokes on the squadmates is among my other favorite pastimes.  I thought I’d share a few of my favorites with you, some of which I’ve seen, others I’ve instigated, and a few, well, I’d best say I heard… Continue reading Some of the Things Cops (Allegedly) Do To Each Other