01-03-2025
Police training officer takes pride in training new recruits
PARKER (KDVR) — For Parker Police Department training officer Jake Pridemore, it's just another day. For recruit officer Danielle Terry, it's not just another day. But it's a good day.
'Training is hard, but I love it every day. I learned a lot. Pridemore is a great training officer,' Terry said.
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The Parker Police Department has been in service for 42 years. Today, 79 sworn officers call it home. Make that 80 with Officer Terry.
'I think for trainees, new hires, it's a lot of things going on. When to turn on your lights, call the traffic stop on the radio, how to speak with people,' said Pridemore.
Officer Jake Pridemore has been with Parker PD for five years now. A Parker native himself, he said carrying the badge here has special meaning.
'I've always had a calling to serve and be part of something bigger and better than myself. What better place to do it than my hometown?' Pridemore said.
As officer-in-training Danielle Terry finishes her traffic stop, Pridemore looks on with a critical eye.
'She (Terry) found her speeder, picked him out, did a phenomenal job with the radio traffic. Phenomenal job with parking her patrol car and contacting him,' said Pridemore.
For putting it on the line every day and for training new officers who will be putting it on the line as well, this month's Support the Shield honor goes to Parker PD's training officer Jake Pridemore.
'It's awesome, thank you. I'm just blessed to have this opportunity. Thank you very much,' Pridemore said.
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