I had a similar experience at a county PD I’d applied for. They said I was not qualified but never told me why. I was a Viet Nam combat vet w/a Purple Heart so thought I was tough enough. Left that experience behind me, applied at a city PD was hired in ‘68 and worked for the next 30 yrs., made captain four yrs before retirement.
@ssn7114 ай бұрын
Sincere Appreciation for sharing your life experiences and wisdom. Thank you
@JL-xn3zy3 ай бұрын
These stories are gold. 😎💪👍
@rickobrien4025 Жыл бұрын
We're all glad that "Stringy arms" rejected you , otherwise the people of Los Angeles would have been minus one of their best street cops and SWAT operators of the 70's and way beyond . Keep these stories coming , Scotty !
@davidcarik176111 ай бұрын
Interesting how one person can sometimes affect your life for the positive or the negative. My friend was about 6 months into a 4 year stint in the USMC. He was on a medical recovery due to some coughing bouts. A Sgt. he had never talked to before pulled him aside and asked "You like the Marines? You want to stay all your 4 years?" My friend said "Yes, Sgt." The Sgt. then explained to my friend how the USMC was going to kick him out within days for "Asthma". Anyway, my friend was transferred to the Sgt.'s unit and never heard one single word about "asthma" or any other medical issue. That Sgt. kept him in the Marine Corps and my friend served out his 4 years and loved the Marines. One person, can sometimes make a decision that is good or bad and can affect another persons life forever!
@victorhayes99756 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.True words...........................
@MrRocket6373 Жыл бұрын
Never quit...... Uncle Scotty is right.
@jasonbuck4895 ай бұрын
These "Uncle Scotty Stories" are something else!... I'm sure it was a "Chore" being an LAPD Officer back then.... I wouldn't even want to imagine what it would be like nowadays..... Great Video!
@anthonyluisi7096 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree . I would pay good money 💰 to see you talk to that presumably retired Oregon State Trooper 😂
@nicholasarmeni2420 Жыл бұрын
Great message! I love these stories
@sgtcwhatley Жыл бұрын
Wow, not "good enough" for Oregon State Police. Goes to show you the arbitrary hiring practices that have (and still do in some cases) exist in law enforcement.
@Impoxdragon6 ай бұрын
They must have wanted some vaunted war heroes or something.
@firedog37002 ай бұрын
Sounds like you should send Stringbean a Thank You card. You turned iut pretty good for that