Welcome to Last Night’s Shift, by Russell Rowley.
I have been writing and posting my experiences for more than 15 years. During that time I’ve been providing details of my life and times as a police officer. I created this website so I can pass on my experiences and teach people what REALLY goes on in the mind of those who are involved in Law Enforcement.
Newest Posts Donuts and Ammunition Life is good again Don’t be shocked by a Pedofile During my time on the street, I’ve worked with a police officers, sheriff deputies, Highway Patrol Officers, and even officers from any what-have-you-force. One reason I write and post stories is so that I can give a real picture into what is really happening in the Life on the Beat. My stories include the ups and downs of police life. I talk about the high speed chases, the family fights, the patrol cars, the bickering from the hallways and police department parking lots. As a note of interest, during the earlier years of my web presence, I owned the domain “Life on the Beat”, however, I started working as an undercover officer with the department. I was lucky enough to work some large cases. During those years I was unable to write about my experiences (though, I’m putting a book together…which because of legal reasons, might be 10 years before I am able to publish it). I let the domain name expire and the rest is history. Many of my stories detailed the shifts I worked the night before, so “Last Night’s Shift” is a domain that I feel is very fitting for my posts. I’ve also made a lot of friends over the last 15 years. Some are internet friends, so are friends in my real life. I’ve asked a few of them to share some stories on my site. So, take some time to read their posts as well. We all love comments…. only good ones though
So, take the time to let us know what you think.
As I think about the old days of my site, I can brag that I was “blogging” before blogging was even invented. In fact, the first online blog I ever saw. It interested me so much that I was sorta sad that I hadn’t beat someone to the punch.
I’m a street cop, so I guess it’s better to stick with that.
(By the way…..the stories you read are true. But, if I get in trouble, I’ll deny I said that, LOL)
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I absolutely love your page. Even though I have done a few ride-alongs with my husband, your page helps me understand a little bit more and relate to “last night’s shift”. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe!
Stacy Mullins
Police Wife
Hey bro, looking forward to seeing you. I’ll send you a contribute when I can sit and write.
I just posted my last blog entry titled “Life on the beat in the Real World” and spoke of you and your site which I discovered more than 10 years ago. I am a semi-retired semi driver enjoying music (karaoke — moving toward presenting my own show doing Sinatra and others) and doing my blog.
I have three-quarters of degree in General Arts and Sciences from Penn State (that and 2 dollars will get me a bottomless pot of coffee in a truck stop).
After you read my latest blog entry you’ll know more about me. (My blog is about whatever trips my fancy on any given occasion.) [We're friends on Facebook]
Never owned a Glock. I carry (legally) a .32 Beretta Tomcat and own a .380 Bersa Thunder. They’re both great. I exercise them at a sportsman’s club called The Old Bastards from the WW2 group called the International Order of Old Bastards. Bunch of good guys. If you ever get to eastern PA, let me know. We’ll go down and punch some holes in paper and afterward have a couple cold ones.
Thank you Curt. I’d like to copy and paste your story onto my blog. I’ll give you credit and I’ll put several links to your blog. I just love hearing from people and posting more than my own personal point of view.
Thank you for taking the time to mention me in your post. Quite honestly, I am glad you are passionate about what you wrote. Even though it’s almost as if I am being scrutinized. You didn’t blast me and you made a great point.
I had a hard time posting a comment on your blog. I’ll try again.
Thank you, Russell.