Just
read the article
on Thomas A. Constantine NYSP. Oddly enough, I
retired as a Trooper from the Massachusetts State
Police—Tpr Tom T. Constantine #1350 58 RTT 1974-1997.
When I was stationed at Troop F Logan Airport, I had
cause to speak with then Lt. Thomas A. Constantine,
somewhere in NY State. Oddly enough, his parents and
my father were from the same town in NY: New Rochelle.
Thomas A is of Greek lineage and I am of English lineage.
My great grandfather came to Manhattan from England
around 1802.
Anyway—when I was reading the article and I had
to laugh—I think every state police organization
and every large police department has the same problem:
the brass are a bunch of horses asses! The plain clothes
boobs couldn't find Kate Smith in a phone booth, and
the road trooper is the most maligned, overworked,
and underpaid person on the job.
I never took a promotional exam because I refused
to consort with people like that.
Very good job! I am most impressed.
Tom Constantine RN
TPR 1350 MSP ret
MGySgt USMCR Ret
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