Your comment about not hiding in your marked unit, reminds me of what I told my son. A visible marked unit is to deter crime and an unmarked is to catch a law breaker.
Marine-----Hand Salute....wish I could shake your hand. Thanks for a life of service.....I wish you all the best in your new job, save some time for us on YT...stay safe and God Bless You brother
Chief never in our history has quality leadership in law enforcement been so critical. I can tell even having never met you, that you represent that standard. I hope by the title you are not leaving the agency unless a larger law enforcement organization has made an offer. The profession is too deeply ingrained into you to not stay in the saddle for a bit longer since you bring creditability to the badge and your troops. You set a standard of ethics, professional dedication and what I term DUTY, HONOR AND COMMITMENT to your officers, guess we will know Saturday.
Been a CA Cop for 22 years. Seeing your uneventful morning is SO refreshing. When I go “In Service” at 0530 I already have calls pending. Like you my morning coffee is mandatory regardless of what’s pending. Good luck in your future endeavors. Whoever the company maybe, they’re getting a GREAT Man.
Chief Funk, Thank you for putting hope back into Americans countrywide that there *still* are many, many, officers who are good men. I think we all know the country is about to be in deep water. Thank you for your service brother
I have to completely agree with your sergeant. You do look a lot like Chip Hazard!! Thank you for your faithful service as both a marine and law enforcement officer 🇺🇸
Thank you Mr. Funk for your service to our Great Country and your service of over 3 decades to keep our communities safe. May God continue to bless you and your family.
I was going to become a police officer after I got out of the Army in 1990. But went to the pipefitters Union like my father was instead. Now I'm working night shift in Pittsburgh in this freezing cold bad weather. If I would have became a police officer I would be retired. HR funk congratulations on your retirement and your new position. God bless.
Chief I left LE after a deadly force incident in 12 retired me prematurely I have worked a lot of executive protection and it is one of the most rewarding things I have done! Best of luck it is a whole new training paradigm
I retired in 2018. I had been in front line law enforcement for 31 years but took advantage of an unexpected opportunity, still in policing, but in a senior policy/governance role. Always say I miss the people but not all the politics of street work. Enjoy that new adventure!
H.R Funk. Thank you for your service to your community, and to law enforcement. 🇺🇸 May the Lord bless you in your new job. 🙏 Lord please be with Me. Funk in his new job and keep him safe. In Jesus name amen.
I retired in 2017 after 34 years of law enforcement. I was glad to go. Times have really changed and it’s not fun anymore. I miss some of the clowns I used to work with but not the circus. Good luck with your new job.
Probably the most fascinating episode you’ve ever posted. I too am getting close to the big 10-10. Maybe this summer, maybe three years from now. I envy your transition to EP. I’ve done quite a bit of training in that field and I find it fascinating. You have inspired me with your work ethic AND your commitment to fitness, although I’m not far along as you. Stay safe, Chief. I’m envious of anyone who can retire with the same number of holes they started with. -OG PS: I’m in awe of the beauty of your town and countryside. We see about a month of green before things start heading to a burnt brown from our 115° heat. I would drive around all day in terrain like that. There goes your department’s fuel budget!
1st of all let me say. ❤ HUGE THANKS for your long career. As a law enforcement officer. BEST of luck on your new Adventure of working private security for others. Nice state! My dad is a HUGE Buckeyes fan. Nice FD. My dad's been a Walton County volunteer firefighter for almost 19 years now. Yes sir. Man's 68 years old and still getting out in the shit. Heck yea!!! 😎🤘, nice shooting with one hand. ❤ loving ❤ your town. My kinda place. Yes sir, I broke out the DR mower this morning and work on cutting down my shooting range out in my field. Getting a THICK out there, so had to break out the DR then the riding mower. Looking good now after 3 hours of cutting. Yeap! I had a few 🍻 after my shower. My ass was WORE OUT. Sometimes I'll lesson to classical music to help me relax. I lesson classical music every morning my drive into work. Help me relax for the day to come. Unfortunately at my job I gotta deal with A LOT of 20 to 40 year old children. 🤦. Lord! Help me. Loving that Jim beam and coke.
I’m sure you mentioned it before but I never realized you were in Ohio, I’m over in Union county, you’ve gotta love rural Ohio nothing beats the peace and quiet 👌, and also I’d like to thank you for your service in the military and in law enforcement.
This just reminded me of Joe Friday's speech" So you want to be a police officer" . Many thanks for your service. My brother in law in Heaven right now is smiling. When he retired the only thing he missed was the people on his beat. Best of luck on your new adventure.👍☕🇺🇸 Peace!
A typical day in Law Enforcement....98% sheer boredom, 2% sheer Terror sometimes. Luckily this day was the 98%!👍🏻 Good Luck in your Future Endeavors, Chief...I know the Department and Village will Sorely Miss you. Thank You for Your Service in both LE and Military Service! 🇺🇸
Congratulations and thank you for your faithful service! This video was outstanding. I had to laugh at your comments about the evidence room, and I was envious of operating a vehicle without Spillman Flex... Best wishes in your future endeavor!
Jim Beam and Coke Zero. You sir are a man after my own heart. I prefer Jim Beam Black myself. I wore the uniform for 31 years. I retired Oct of 2019 and I still getting used to it. I wish you well in your future endeavors.
Chief Funk, thank you so very much for your long and dedicated service in Law Enforcement! Our communities truly need more good and honorable men like you to keep everyone safe. I wish you the very best sir and God Speed! Thank you for all of your awesome videos. Please keep them going! Again thank you sir!
I retired after 35 years in the federal service, appointed during Reagan and retired under Trump. Two great presidents to start and end my career. I'm glad I made it with no major injuries, and finally can enjoy life. Congrats to you HRFUNK, God Bless and stay safe!!
Mixed feelings on the day I retired. I know I would and did miss many of the folks I worked with but not some much the job after it was changed due to political reasons. Congrats and best wishes on your new gig.
Congratulations on completing over three decade in a noble and honorable profession. Good luck on your new adventure. We look forward to your next video. SEMPER FI!
I thoroughly enjoyed your day HR. It looks like a beautiful and peaceful place where you live. I sure hope your new adventure doesn't interfere with your RUclips channel Thank you for your lifetime of service Chief. You are as real and down to earth as a they come....plus you are a darned good shot mister!
I loved this video Chief; Thank you very much for giving the audience a glimpse into the daily routine. A nice slice of life is not a bad thing especially if we can see moments of peace in this crazy world.
Chief, what beautiful life you have. You are truly blessed. I’m sure wherever your journey leads you next your colleagues and clients will be extremely grateful for the high level of service you deliver. The way you carry yourself is something to be admired and repeated. Thanks for sharing!
Executive Protection is interesting to say the least. I've been doing it part time for about 10 years now, and really enjoy the challenge, but above all, working with professionals in the field. I wish you luck, and appreciate the professionalism you bring to your videos, which I'm sure stems from your work.
As a former military veteran, I wish you the best possible in your future. You are truly an inspiration to lawmen everywhere, and embody the highest standards of professionalism. Duty Honor, Country, my brother.
Congratulations on your new position. Sounds like one of those tough decisions you have to make in life. Wishing you all the best in your new job. Really enjoyed the video! Thank you for all you do!
I was thinking Adam-12. “The stories in this episode are based on true events. Character names have been changed to protect those originally involved”. Haha. Thank you for all of your service and congratulations on your next step with your new position.
Great vid HR Just shared it with my hunting buddy and friend who is a sgt on a small town we live in . He is really a great guy as are the rest of the dept. . Good luck on your next job Steve
Good Luck Sir, going from a Law Enforcement career to another position is always a challenge. I left Law Enforcement and went to a position of a Fraud Investigator for a Utility for 30 years. Retired now, Semper Fi!!!
Good morning HR, I wanted to say that I've enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now. My PawPaw was in the air force, my dad in the Navy, and a baby brother in the Marines. After my dad got out of the Navy, he started playing lead guitar, so I grew up playing bass guitar, long haired party animal, somewhat on " both sides of the fence ", as pawpaw was a preacher. In my 30s, I felt the desire to do something important, worthwhile, and I tried to enlist in every branch of service, tried to join the local police force, but alas, nobody wants a 30+ year old construction worker. Here in my 40s, I still feel the call to something greater, and I respect our local police, I would do anything to help, I thank all of our service men and women, and somewhat envy those who give themselves to a greater cause. And thank you HR Funk. (And yes, you do resemble Buzz Lightyear, Space Ranger just a little!)
Good morning HR. Looks like a nice little town where you live in work. This video is a very nice tribute to all our LE personnel out there. Your career and my father's is very similar. He started as an Army MP in the 60's, during Vietnam. He was fortunate to be stationed in San Francisco and didn't go to Vietnam, but was ready to do so. He got out of the Army in the late 60's and joined the SFPD. Was there for a couple of years before leaving for a small town PD (Granger WA pop 1800 per 1980 census) in the early 70s. In 80 he became the Chief and held that position for about 5 years before leaving to open his own business, in the then booming video cassette rental industry. (He rented VHS, Beta and laser disc movies LOL) He returned to GPD in 89 as a patrol officer and retired in 93. He passed in 2013. This video reminds me of him. Best of luck in your new endeavor.
Great video..as always. Commenting on 11/26/2021, and I can’t help but notice the significant difference in the price of gasoline. Yikes! Many thanks for your years of service sir!
Congratulations H.R. We have all had good times and bad times, it makes us who we are! Again, thank you for your service to our Country and your community! And Best wishes to you in your future endeavors!!! Watch your 6 and stay safe!!
Mr Funk, you are a spitting image of that picture on your door, lol. That looks like the small town I grew up in 1,000 miles away and like every other small town in America. Congrats on a career well done and being an example of the overwhelming number of men and women in law enforcement in this country.
Great video Sir! I want to say thank you for giving us a little insight into a few of the things that the Chief does on a nice quiet day in your beautiful community. I have to say that I wish all police officers were as easy going/straightforward and have the type of moral Code that you live your life by. Throughout my life, I have lived in many different places. I actually grew up in a small community similar to yours. However, our local chief of police was very crooked and ended up stealing property from local families and got involved in quite a bit of corrupt dealings in his career and unfortunately ended up taking his own life too avoid a lengthy prison sentence. I have always had a lot of respect for all law enforcement and it is so refreshing to see that there are still some amazing police officers out there who deserve our love and respect. I always pray for the safety of our law enforcement, firefighters, military, healthcare workers Etc. If my career hadn't gone the way it did I saw myself working with the FBI as a supervisory special agent. Who knew that the whole serial killer thing would be pretty much played out by now...🤷♂️ My mom majored in criminal justice and I read pretty much all of the books in her curriculum. Anyway I digress... Thank you for being such a Great Man and for serving our Country as a Marine and as a law enforcement officer for well over 30 years. I Salute you Sir! ML&R! (Much Love and Respect) 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 P.S. I honestly wish that my grandfather was still alive today so I could have you meet him you remind me of him a lot and I guess that's probably one of the reasons why I watch your Channel more than most I guess.
Thank you so much William. That was very kind of you to say. I’ve tried my best, throughout my career, to be a professional law enforcement officer. Believe me, I’ve made my share of mistakes, but I always tried to live up to my oath and to faithfully discharge my duties. There are many, many, other officers out there with the same sense of honor and commitment. Unfortunately, these are trying times for many of them. Thanks again, and take care.
Thanks so much for this video. My wife is retired L.E.O., & it would have been nice for her to work in a town like yours. As it was, she worked in a busy city in Southern California, so her experiences were quite different.thanknyou again for your service, and all the excellent videos. Hope you enjoy your new position...
Interesting glimpse into your life Howard. Seems like you have yourself a nice little town there. Congratulations on a new chapter in your life... I know you will do an excellent job. Thank you for your service!
Good Luck Chief in the new career. That video brings back a lot of memories, I retired after 32 years, 6 years ago as Chief of a small 25 man department. Working Chief's stay in touch with the community and their employees that's what I like about small departments. P.S. The Sarge had it right it does LOOK like you. :-)
Congrats on your second act! I'm sure that will be a fun and exciting new chapter. Your community looks like a really great place to live, pretty much the American Dream.
Outstanding Brother HR, and thank you for sharing this, I wish I had taken the time to video a day in my life as you did here. Not sure I could or would have left the position that you were in until I had no other choice. As it surly looks like the ideal career job placement at a wonderful pace to enjoy. Of course we both know that was not the case all the time. I also wish I still had all the photos I had taken from back in the day to present. Lots of great memories. I really enjoyed this and your range time. Well done!
Thanks John! As you might have guessed, the various personnel issues tended to wear me down. There are many things I miss about being Chief. Personnel problems are not among them.
Congrats on you retirement and welcome to the next chapter in the great adventure of life. I have walked in your shoes and while I miss the people I worked with, I found that I did not miss the job that much and really enjoyed doing something different. I worked in school security and really enjoyed mentoring and interacting with the students. I am now fully retired and enjoying this phase of life. Good luck with the new job! Jim
Great video thank you. I myself have been retired from law enforcement now for 23 years. I retired from San Bernardino Police Dept. in San Bernardino, CA. I had an 11 year career until I was forced to medical retirement from a very bad vehicle accident which left me permanently disabled. My wife and I love your RUclips channel and the gun videos that you do. Thank you .
Thanks for serving our nation, and law enforcement, Chief! Best wishes for the new job! Thanks for sharing a day in the life. It never occurred to me that the evidence room would reek of the Devil’s lettuce. 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm turning in my badge for good and going full time at the air national guard. Pays more, better schedule, escaping a toxic environment and overall better for my life.
@@terrytownsend8462 Politics, promotion of the wrong people who were investigated by other agencies and found to have violated policy and the law resulted in a recommendation to be fired and arrested. Everyone there has been fired from other agencies. Lack of training, lack of staffing, lowest paid department in the area. Just Google the South Tucson Police dept. It has a sketchy past. In fact when I tell people I work for south Tucson, I get a look of disapproval. Then I immediately say but I'm on military leave with the national guard and immediately get a look of approval and they say aren't you luck or oh that's cool!
I too am a 21 year veteran LEO in Md. These are not very good times to be one. But thanks for your service brother. Oh, I still waiting to see a flint lock 😆.
Hello, I would just like to say I enjoy your videos very much. You come across as a decent and honorable man, and your demeanor and presentation is very interesting and calming. My impression is you are an excellent example for law enforcement, especially with all the nonsense going on in our world today. Thanks and congratulations on your long career, as well as your service to our country. Good luck in this next endeavor.
I retired from LE after 29 (civilian) years + 1 military (LE) hitch. Sounds like you've stumbled upon a good gig. But like you, I was fortunate enough to have my dream job. After 2 1/2 years of retirement, I've been offered a small town chief of police position, but I'm "not sure" about that at the moment. On another subject, I don't know what optics you're considering for that pistol, but look at the Holosun 507c. I have the older version, and love it. The EOTech style reticle works awesomely. The new version has a chevron inside of the "doughnut of death" instead of a dot, and the battery tray is accessible without removing the optic. It's always on and properly adjusted to ambient light conditions. Something to think about. Good video. "Thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy. 👍
Chief, I've been a viewer of your videos for a long time as a disabled resident of Pennsylvania I'd like to say thank you for what you served for not only as a Marine but as an officer of the law as well. I and my wife wish you best of luck in your new job and may God continue to ride with you, Sir. I also would to add that I love your videos on WWII weapons, my father who passed away last September was a WWII Veteran in the Army and was a Master Sergeant. Best wishes, Sir.
Nice look at your day. It reminds me of the old Adam 12 show that wasn't sensationalized. Thank you for your service, and best wishes for your future endeavors. I left full time work a few years back, and am now contracting. It is nice not to be salaried and available 24x7. :)
That was very interesting, thanks for that. It is a shame you town is loosing such a great officer. You are not an officer of my town but I still thank you for your service. I wish you much joy in your new endeavors.
Great video, hrfunk. Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great little town you are in there. Thank yuo for so many years of service. it can be bitter sweet for sure. I am coming up on the end of serving in the military after 20+ years. I look forward to hearing about your new chapter.
Thank you for your years of service. You always present yourself in an honorable way. I especially admired your video where you swore your oath of office and explained what it meant to you. I could not agree more. I enjoy your channel and hope you keep up with the videos.
Thank you sir for your service and commitment to your community and others. Your dedication is apparent in your persona and attitude showcasing a genuine enjoyment with respect for your law enforcement profession. When I retired seven years ago from 36+ years in primarily electric utility operations and emergency response where we served oftentimes over holidays and in terrible natural and other events, I was glad to have had a chance to provide a service to people that hopefully made their lives a little bit better each day. Thanks for sharing an insight into your profession and success to you in your future ventures. We will all continue to look forward to more of your fine videos!
Your comment about not hiding in your marked unit, reminds me of what I told my son. A visible marked unit is to deter crime and an unmarked is to catch a law breaker.
If you can say "I did my duty while respecting the rights and dignity of others" you have done a job well done.
Marine-----Hand Salute....wish I could shake your hand. Thanks for a life of service.....I wish you all the best in your new job, save some time for us on YT...stay safe and God Bless You brother
Thanks Russ! You'll still be seeing me here on youtube!
Chief never in our history has quality leadership in law enforcement been so critical. I can tell even having never met you, that you represent that standard. I hope by the title you are not leaving the agency unless a larger law enforcement organization has made an offer. The profession is too deeply ingrained into you to not stay in the saddle for a bit longer since you bring creditability to the badge and your troops. You set a standard of ethics, professional dedication and what I term DUTY, HONOR AND COMMITMENT to your officers, guess we will know Saturday.
Thank you Sergeant Major. I truly appreciate your kind words.
I'll second that. It would have been an honor to have served under Chief Funk.
You have no idea who this man is other than what he has shown us and said in this videos. Chill out
Been a CA Cop for 22 years. Seeing your uneventful morning is SO refreshing. When I go “In Service” at 0530 I already have calls pending. Like you my morning coffee is mandatory regardless of what’s pending. Good luck in your future endeavors. Whoever the company maybe, they’re getting a GREAT Man.
Stay safe Max, and by all means stay caffeinated!
Chief Funk,
Thank you for putting hope back into Americans countrywide that there *still* are many, many, officers who are good men. I think we all know the country is about to be in deep water. Thank you for your service brother
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching!
Pulled the pin 15 years ago and never looked back. Forgot to mention, it was after 30 years in uniform. Space Force stickers, YES!!!
Good for you Steve! Enjoy your well earned retirement!
Hope you have a long and rewarding retirement..
9 more to go...
Very interesting. Thank you so much for your Service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It’s been an honor.
Thanks for your service and your integrity at oath keeping. Hats off to you HR. You and I have entered the same line of work recently.
I have to completely agree with your sergeant. You do look a lot like Chip Hazard!! Thank you for your faithful service as both a marine and law enforcement officer 🇺🇸
Thank you. I still need to watch small soldiers some time. Maybe I’ll dial it up tonnight.
Thank you Mr. Funk for your service to our Great Country and your service of over 3 decades to keep our communities safe. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Thank you Martin.
I was going to become a police officer after I got out of the Army in 1990. But went to the pipefitters Union like my father was instead. Now I'm working night shift in Pittsburgh in this freezing cold bad weather. If I would have became a police officer I would be retired. HR funk congratulations on your retirement and your new position. God bless.
Mr. Dougherty,
I'm in the same canoe that you described above...I'm in my third decade of welding & sheetmetal work...
Thanks John! I hope the weather warms up for you soon.
The country needs pipe-fitters, welders, and sheetmetal workers too. I can't do any of those things. Thank you both!
Chief I left LE after a deadly force incident in 12 retired me prematurely I have worked a lot of executive protection and it is one of the most rewarding things I have done! Best of luck it is a whole new training paradigm
Thanks william!
I retired in 2018. I had been in front line law enforcement for 31 years but took advantage of an unexpected opportunity, still in policing, but in a senior policy/governance role. Always say I miss the people but not all the politics of street work. Enjoy that new adventure!
Thanks! I think I will.
Congratulations! Change is good. I'm very happy for you, retirement for an active LEO is a blessing.
Beautiful town.
Thanks Mike!
H.R Funk. Thank you for your service to your community, and to law enforcement. 🇺🇸 May the Lord bless you in your new job. 🙏 Lord please be with Me. Funk in his new job and keep him safe. In Jesus name amen.
Thank you so much!
Nobly done. Lovely community. God watch over you, and those you watch over.
Thank you William!
Hopefully the integrity of those who have sought your protection Is worthy of your services.
I retired in 2017 after 34 years of law enforcement. I was glad to go. Times have really changed and it’s not fun anymore. I miss some of the clowns I used to work with but not the circus. Good luck with your new job.
My father was USAF AP 1957-63 and Forsyth County Deputy Sheriff 1964-1989. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Probably the most fascinating episode you’ve ever posted. I too am getting close to the big 10-10. Maybe this summer, maybe three years from now. I envy your transition to EP. I’ve done quite a bit of training in that field and I find it fascinating. You have inspired me with your work ethic AND your commitment to fitness, although I’m not far along as you. Stay safe, Chief. I’m envious of anyone who can retire with the same number of holes they started with. -OG
PS: I’m in awe of the beauty of your town and countryside. We see about a month of green before things start heading to a burnt brown from our 115° heat. I would drive around all day in terrain like that. There goes your department’s fuel budget!
Thanks OG. Stay safe.
1st of all let me say. ❤ HUGE THANKS for your long career. As a law enforcement officer. BEST of luck on your new Adventure of working private security for others. Nice state! My dad is a HUGE Buckeyes fan. Nice FD. My dad's been a Walton County volunteer firefighter for almost 19 years now. Yes sir. Man's 68 years old and still getting out in the shit. Heck yea!!! 😎🤘, nice shooting with one hand. ❤ loving ❤ your town. My kinda place. Yes sir, I broke out the DR mower this morning and work on cutting down my shooting range out in my field. Getting a THICK out there, so had to break out the DR then the riding mower. Looking good now after 3 hours of cutting. Yeap! I had a few 🍻 after my shower. My ass was WORE OUT. Sometimes I'll lesson to classical music to help me relax. I lesson classical music every morning my drive into work. Help me relax for the day to come. Unfortunately at my job I gotta deal with A LOT of 20 to 40 year old children. 🤦. Lord! Help me. Loving that Jim beam and coke.
Thank you! Sounds like you had a full day too. Take care.
I’m sure you mentioned it before but I never realized you were in Ohio, I’m over in Union county, you’ve gotta love rural Ohio nothing beats the peace and quiet 👌, and also I’d like to thank you for your service in the military and in law enforcement.
Thank you, It’s been an honor.
Thanks for the glimpse into the day of a small town police office and best wishes with your new career Howard!
Thank you William!
This just reminded me of Joe Friday's speech" So you want to be a police officer" . Many thanks for your service. My brother in law in Heaven right now is smiling. When he retired the only thing he missed was the people on his beat. Best of luck on your new adventure.👍☕🇺🇸 Peace!
Thank you Anthony!
A typical day in Law Enforcement....98% sheer boredom, 2% sheer Terror sometimes. Luckily this day was the 98%!👍🏻 Good Luck in your Future Endeavors, Chief...I know the Department and Village will Sorely Miss you. Thank You for Your Service in both LE and Military Service! 🇺🇸
Thanks SB!
@@hrfunk You're Very Welcome Chief, and the Best of Luck to you Sir! ✌🏼🍀
Congratulations and thank you for your faithful service! This video was outstanding. I had to laugh at your comments about the evidence room, and I was envious of operating a vehicle without Spillman Flex... Best wishes in your future endeavor!
Thank you!
Jim Beam and Coke Zero. You sir are a man after my own heart. I prefer Jim Beam Black myself. I wore the uniform for 31 years. I retired Oct of 2019 and I still getting used to it. I wish you well in your future endeavors.
Thanks William!
Thank you for your dedicated and selfless service sir.Job well Done. I’m in year 34 and it has been an honor to serve every one of those years.
Thank you, and stay safe!
Congratulations Chief, and thank you for your service.
Chief Funk, thank you so very much for your long and dedicated service in Law Enforcement! Our communities truly need more good and honorable men like you to keep everyone safe. I wish you the very best sir and God Speed! Thank you for all of your awesome videos. Please keep them going! Again thank you sir!
You are most welcome. Rest assured the videos will continue. Also, there are more officers like me out there than the media gives us credit for!
You lost me at "4:45" LOL
Thank you, Sir, for your service.
I retired after 35 years in the federal service, appointed during Reagan and retired under Trump. Two great presidents to start and end my career. I'm glad I made it with no major injuries, and finally can enjoy life. Congrats to you HRFUNK, God Bless and stay safe!!
Thanks Lou, same to you!
SuperLou63....don the con was a disaster as president but glad you made it to retirement.... enjoy, you earned it 👍
Consulting. Agencies all over the country need help improving their Q tests.
Glad I found your channel. You seem genuine and give law enforcement a good name.
Thank you!
Congrats on the new position, Boss!
May you have much success.
Be safe out there!
Thank you Lonnie!
Mixed feelings on the day I retired. I know I would and did miss many of the folks I worked with but not some much the job after it was changed due to political reasons. Congrats and best wishes on your new gig.
Thabnk you Tom!
From Oklahoma thank you for your service to your community and your country. 🇺🇲
It’s been an honor Jessy.
Congratulations on completing over three decade in a noble and honorable profession. Good luck on your new adventure. We look forward to your next video. SEMPER FI!
Thanks Jeff! Semper Fi!
I thoroughly enjoyed your day HR. It looks like a beautiful and peaceful place where you live. I sure hope your new adventure doesn't interfere with your RUclips channel Thank you for your lifetime of service Chief. You are as real and down to earth as a they come....plus you are a darned good shot mister!
Thanks Tom!
Thank you..good job..God bless you with a long retirement..🤠
Thanks Mark, but I'm not retiring just yet. I'm embarking on a new adventure.
I loved this video Chief; Thank you very much for giving the audience a glimpse into the daily routine. A nice slice of life is not a bad thing especially if we can see moments of peace in this crazy world.
You’re welcome Dan. Thanks for watching!
Chief, what beautiful life you have. You are truly blessed. I’m sure wherever your journey leads you next your colleagues and clients will be extremely grateful for the high level of service you deliver. The way you carry yourself is something to be admired and repeated. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Thank you for your service Mr. Funk!
The honor has been all mine Don.
@@hrfunk great video by the way.
Executive Protection is interesting to say the least. I've been doing it part time for about 10 years now, and really enjoy the challenge, but above all, working with professionals in the field. I wish you luck, and appreciate the professionalism you bring to your videos, which I'm sure stems from your work.
Thank you!
As a former military veteran, I wish you the best possible in your future. You are truly an inspiration to lawmen everywhere, and embody the highest standards of professionalism. Duty Honor, Country, my brother.
Thank you Wayne. I appreciate the kind words.
What an awesome day. I would have loved to see a series like that. Congrats on the new position!
Thank you Cory!
Congratulations on your new position. Sounds like one of those tough decisions you have to make in life. Wishing you all the best in your new job. Really enjoyed the video! Thank you for all you do!
Thank you!
I was thinking Adam-12. “The stories in this episode are based on true events. Character names have been changed to protect those originally involved”. Haha. Thank you for all of your service and congratulations on your next step with your new position.
Thank you James!
Great vid HR Just shared it with my hunting buddy and friend who is a sgt on a small town we live in . He is really a great guy as are the rest of the dept. . Good luck on your next job
Steve
Thank you Steve!
Good Luck Sir, going from a Law Enforcement career to another position is always a challenge. I left Law Enforcement and went to a position of a Fraud Investigator for a Utility for 30 years. Retired now, Semper Fi!!!
Thanks David. Semper Fi!
Good morning HR, I wanted to say that I've enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now.
My PawPaw was in the air force, my dad in the Navy, and a baby brother in the Marines. After my dad got out of the Navy, he started playing lead guitar, so I grew up playing bass guitar, long haired party animal, somewhat on " both sides of the fence ", as pawpaw was a preacher.
In my 30s, I felt the desire to do something important, worthwhile, and I tried to enlist in every branch of service, tried to join the local police force, but alas, nobody wants a 30+ year old construction worker.
Here in my 40s, I still feel the call to something greater, and I respect our local police, I would do anything to help, I thank all of our service men and women, and somewhat envy those who give themselves to a greater cause.
And thank you HR Funk.
(And yes, you do resemble Buzz Lightyear, Space Ranger just a little!)
Ha, ha! "To infinity and beyond!"
Good morning HR. Looks like a nice little town where you live in work. This video is a very nice tribute to all our LE personnel out there. Your career and my father's is very similar. He started as an Army MP in the 60's, during Vietnam. He was fortunate to be stationed in San Francisco and didn't go to Vietnam, but was ready to do so. He got out of the Army in the late 60's and joined the SFPD. Was there for a couple of years before leaving for a small town PD (Granger WA pop 1800 per 1980 census) in the early 70s. In 80 he became the Chief and held that position for about 5 years before leaving to open his own business, in the then booming video cassette rental industry. (He rented VHS, Beta and laser disc movies LOL) He returned to GPD in 89 as a patrol officer and retired in 93. He passed in 2013. This video reminds me of him. Best of luck in your new endeavor.
Thank you. Your father sounds like a good man.
Thank you for your service! And the great videos as well.
You’re most welcome.
Very cool video. Gives folks a better idea of what it’s like, plus it’s just cool to see another side of what you do. Police Chief 🙌🏻
Thank you!
Great video..as always. Commenting on 11/26/2021, and I can’t help but notice the significant difference in the price of gasoline. Yikes! Many thanks for your years of service sir!
Thank you for all your years of service. God Bless.
Thank you George, the honor has been all mine.
Great video. I always appreciate seeing what people do for work told from their point of view. Thank you for your service.
Congratulations H.R.
We have all had good times and bad times, it makes us who we are!
Again, thank you for your service to our Country and your community!
And Best wishes to you in your future endeavors!!!
Watch your 6 and stay safe!!
Thank you!
@@hrfunk
I've got 3 more years until my full retirement as a Fed LEO!
Stay safe!!
Always a enjoyable to watch an HR Funk video. Congrats on your new gig!
Mr Funk, you are a spitting image of that picture on your door, lol. That looks like the small town I grew up in 1,000 miles away and like every other small town in America. Congrats on a career well done and being an example of the overwhelming number of men and women in law enforcement in this country.
Thank you. It’s been an honor.
Hi Howard, enjoyed a look at a day in your work day and a tour of your beautiful town. Good luck in your new endeavor.
Thank you Bert.
Great video Sir! I want to say thank you for giving us a little insight into a few of the things that the Chief does on a nice quiet day in your beautiful community. I have to say that I wish all police officers were as easy going/straightforward and have the type of moral Code that you live your life by. Throughout my life, I have lived in many different places. I actually grew up in a small community similar to yours. However, our local chief of police was very crooked and ended up stealing property from local families and got involved in quite a bit of corrupt dealings in his career and unfortunately ended up taking his own life too avoid a lengthy prison sentence. I have always had a lot of respect for all law enforcement and it is so refreshing to see that there are still some amazing police officers out there who deserve our love and respect. I always pray for the safety of our law enforcement, firefighters, military, healthcare workers Etc.
If my career hadn't gone the way it did I saw myself working with the FBI as a supervisory special agent. Who knew that the whole serial killer thing would be pretty much played out by now...🤷♂️ My mom majored in criminal justice and I read pretty much all of the books in her curriculum. Anyway I digress... Thank you for being such a Great Man and for serving our Country as a Marine and as a law enforcement officer for well over 30 years. I Salute you Sir! ML&R! (Much Love and Respect) 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
P.S. I honestly wish that my grandfather was still alive today so I could have you meet him you remind me of him a lot and I guess that's probably one of the reasons why I watch your Channel more than most I guess.
Thank you so much William. That was very kind of you to say. I’ve tried my best, throughout my career, to be a professional law enforcement officer. Believe me, I’ve made my share of mistakes, but I always tried to live up to my oath and to faithfully discharge my duties. There are many, many, other officers out there with the same sense of honor and commitment. Unfortunately, these are trying times for many of them.
Thanks again, and take care.
Many Thanks to you and all law enforcement personal for your service and dedication. May God Bless and keep you safe on the next chapter.
Thank you so much Bruce.
Thanks so much for this video. My wife is retired L.E.O., & it would have been nice for her to work in a town like yours. As it was, she worked in a busy city in Southern California, so her experiences were quite different.thanknyou again for your service, and all the excellent videos. Hope you enjoy your new position...
Thank you!
Congratulations and prayers as your journey continues.
Thank you!
Interesting glimpse into your life Howard. Seems like you have yourself a nice little town there. Congratulations on a new chapter in your life... I know you will do an excellent job. Thank you for your service!
Thank you Vant!
Good Luck Chief in the new career. That video brings back a lot of memories, I retired after 32 years, 6 years ago as Chief of a small 25 man department. Working Chief's stay in touch with the community and their employees that's what I like about small departments. P.S. The Sarge had it right it does LOOK like you. :-)
Ha! Don’t tell her that!
Congrats on your second act! I'm sure that will be a fun and exciting new chapter. Your community looks like a really great place to live, pretty much the American Dream.
Yep. It’s a small piece of a vanishing America.
Good Luck in future endeavors and thank you for your service to our country and citizens!
It’s been an honor.
This is a Masterpiece. Thank you.
Well done Chief, a life well lived continues.
Oh man...the feels!
This was awesome. Just want to first say thank you for your tireless service and then thanks for a great channel. Glad I found it.
Thank you Glenn.
Great Video thank you for sharing
You’re welcome Lucas. Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on your new life and thank you for your service 💙❤️💔
Outstanding Brother HR, and thank you for sharing this, I wish I had taken the time to video a day in my life as you did here. Not sure I could or would have left the position that you were in until I had no other choice. As it surly looks like the ideal career job placement at a wonderful pace to enjoy. Of course we both know that was not the case all the time. I also wish I still had all the photos I had taken from back in the day to present. Lots of great memories. I really enjoyed this and your range time. Well done!
Thanks John! As you might have guessed, the various personnel issues tended to wear me down. There are many things I miss about being Chief. Personnel problems are not among them.
Congrats on you retirement and welcome to the next chapter in the great adventure of life. I have walked in your shoes and while I miss the people I worked with, I found that I did not miss the job that much and really enjoyed doing something different. I worked in school security and really enjoyed mentoring and interacting with the students. I am now fully retired and enjoying this phase of life.
Good luck with the new job!
Jim
Thank you Jim!
That summertime weather sure looks inviting after this week in Wyoming and Montana in the sub zero temps. Good luck with your new job 👍
Thanks! Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like that here at the moment.
I appreciate your service. Hutch, COL, Infantry, U,S, Army (RET)
Great video thank you. I myself have been retired from law enforcement now for 23 years. I retired from San Bernardino Police Dept. in San Bernardino, CA. I had an 11 year career until I was forced to medical retirement from a very bad vehicle accident which left me permanently disabled.
My wife and I love your RUclips channel and the gun videos that you do. Thank you .
You’re welcome. Sorry to hear about your untimely retirement.
@@hrfunk thank you.
God bless you Mr. Funk for your service. I hope your new line of work is great for you.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Thanks for serving our nation, and law enforcement, Chief! Best wishes for the new job! Thanks for sharing a day in the life. It never occurred to me that the evidence room would reek of the Devil’s lettuce. 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ha, ha! Thanks Frank! You could almost cut that smell with a knife!
A life well-managed, sir. Thank you for being an example to all, and for your service to all. God bless you mightily.
Thank you Nick!
Congratulation on a long and successful career, and good luck on your new career. Best Wishes.
Thank you!
Thank you for your service!
You’re welcome joe!
I'm turning in my badge for good and going full time at the air national guard. Pays more, better schedule, escaping a toxic environment and overall better for my life.
Good for you, SN. Best of luck to you.
why a toxic inviroment you got my attention
@@terrytownsend8462 Politics, promotion of the wrong people who were investigated by other agencies and found to have violated policy and the law resulted in a recommendation to be fired and arrested. Everyone there has been fired from other agencies. Lack of training, lack of staffing, lowest paid department in the area. Just Google the South Tucson Police dept. It has a sketchy past. In fact when I tell people I work for south Tucson, I get a look of disapproval. Then I immediately say but I'm on military leave with the national guard and immediately get a look of approval and they say aren't you luck or oh that's cool!
@@snunez1911 Understood
Yes I was enticed to go border patrole, I abicated, I knowed I would not except any local , state or federal locale law enforce.
I too am a 21 year veteran LEO in Md. These are not very good times to be one. But thanks for your service brother. Oh, I still waiting to see a flint lock 😆.
Thanks. I'll get one sooner or later!
Hello, I would just like to say I enjoy your videos very much. You come across as a decent and honorable man, and your demeanor and presentation is very interesting and calming. My impression is you are an excellent example for law enforcement, especially with all the nonsense going on in our world today. Thanks and congratulations on your long career, as well as your service to our country. Good luck in this next endeavor.
Thank you John.
Thank you HR. I enjoyed your video very much. I think the title of this video should be "A day in the life of one of the good guys"
I retired from LE after 29 (civilian) years + 1 military (LE) hitch. Sounds like you've stumbled upon a good gig. But like you, I was fortunate enough to have my dream job. After 2 1/2 years of retirement, I've been offered a small town chief of police position, but I'm "not sure" about that at the moment.
On another subject, I don't know what optics you're considering for that pistol, but look at the Holosun 507c. I have the older version, and love it. The EOTech style reticle works awesomely. The new version has a chevron inside of the "doughnut of death" instead of a dot, and the battery tray is accessible without removing the optic. It's always on and properly adjusted to ambient light conditions. Something to think about. Good video. "Thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy. 👍
Thank you! I'm considering a similar optic.
Chief, I've been a viewer of your videos for a long time as a disabled resident of Pennsylvania I'd like to say thank you for what you served for not only as a Marine but as an officer of the law as well. I and my wife wish you best of luck in your new job and may God continue to ride with you, Sir. I also would to add that I love your videos on WWII weapons, my father who passed away last September was a WWII Veteran in the Army and was a Master Sergeant. Best wishes, Sir.
Thanks to you and your wife Travis! As luck would have it, the video coming up this Saturday will feature a WWII rifle.
Nice look at your day. It reminds me of the old Adam 12 show that wasn't sensationalized. Thank you for your service, and best wishes for your future endeavors. I left full time work a few years back, and am now contracting. It is nice not to be salaried and available 24x7. :)
Thank you!
That was very interesting, thanks for that. It is a shame you town is loosing such a great officer. You are not an officer of my town but I still thank you for your service. I wish you much joy in your new endeavors.
Thank you Karl.
Great video, hrfunk. Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great little town you are in there. Thank yuo for so many years of service. it can be bitter sweet for sure. I am coming up on the end of serving in the military after 20+ years. I look forward to hearing about your new chapter.
Thank you!
Thanks for this awesome day in the life video. Your patch is definitely squared away. All the best in your new endeavor!
Thanks Stan!
Thank you for your years of service. You always present yourself in an honorable way. I especially admired your video where you swore your oath of office and explained what it meant to you. I could not agree more. I enjoy your channel and hope you keep up with the videos.
Thanks Tod. I should have more time for videos after I start my new job.
Congratulations HR, thank you for taking us along.. I'm right behind you by a few years😉👍🏾
The years go quickly don’t they?
@@hrfunk They sure do! 25yrs kind of just snuck by me😋😄
Thank you sir for your service and commitment to your community and others. Your dedication is apparent in your persona and attitude showcasing a genuine enjoyment with respect for your law enforcement profession. When I retired seven years ago from 36+ years in primarily electric utility operations and emergency response where we served oftentimes over holidays and in terrible natural and other events, I was glad to have had a chance to provide a service to people that hopefully made their lives a little bit better each day. Thanks for sharing an insight into your profession and success to you in your future ventures. We will all continue to look forward to more of your fine videos!
Thank you so much!