DCPD Paul

When Paul told me that he would be working for the US Attorney's office for the second part of the summer, I had no idea that a bullet-proof vest would be part of his work attire. I guess this is DC after all. Actually, as part of Paul's internship he got the chance to go on a ride-along with the DC Police last week and he was in fact required to wear a bullet-proof vest. He was taken into the Ghetto (capital G) where he was involved in busting 6 drug dealers in the 4 hour time span he was there. He has harrowing stories (he'll have to tell later) of cutting guys off, chases through neighborhoods, injuries, "baby's mamas", girlfriends ratting on their sweethearts, etc. In my opinion, he was a little too excited about the whole experience. When he got home, he said, "I might even go with them again next week." To which his mean wife said, "Nope. Enjoy the thrill now because that was your last experience doing that." This is one "baby's mama" who hopes to not be single at the birth of her second child.

This photo was taken from Paul's phone; pretty tough I'd say.