The Boogie to B
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WEED INDEED

The Street Narcotics Unit recovered a little more than 58 pounds of marijuana today. I couldn't resist posing with the motherload.

Jealous?

TRT Team 1 - 170 SquadWe spent the afternoon with the 170 Squad filming the Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs). The SWAT boys have some pretty cool toys!

Can you find me in the group?

Mace at a Gun Fight?
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A Taste of HomeThis photo is by, the soon to be world famous wine critic, Neil Dundee. I just thought I'd share it seeing as I will be headed back to Baltimore Saturday, September 9th.

You don't see the connection?

Well, then you have to visit Fells Point Baltimore, Maryland.

THE KC CREWToday was media day. A warrant with the 1910 squad of SNU attracted the attention of the local TV news. I think we might have made it on two stations. And we were photographed by the KCPD media division for inclusion in their monthly newsletter.

(l to r: Chris Kinch, Kate Walz, Seabiscuit, Erik Sulcs)

ACTION POSES
The next scariest thing to the SWAT team bursting through your door is... ME with a HD video camera lurking on your front porch.

Thanks to my colleague, Xackery Irving, for the pix.

Birthday Champagne!
My colleagues, Erik & Chris, took me out for cocktails and dinner at the Spanish tapas restaurant La Bodega. Amazing food!

Then it was back to my local haunt, JP Winebar, for some real French bubbly. It was my birthday after all!First, a bottle of the Laurent-Perrier Rose Brut, an elegant wine that admirably showcases the beauty of Pinot Noir in a sparkling wine.

Champagne Laurent Perrier Rose Brut is pale red-orange in color with bright acidity and light tannins. Medium/full in body, it offers aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry, biscuit, cinnamon toast, and mint. Aged at least 4 years on its lees, it is complex and elegant, with a lingering finish.
I follwed that with a bottle of the Perrier Jouet 1996, a delicate fresh champagne. Its deliciously rich while remaining light, full of fruit and very elegant.

The colour is a greenish-gold, reflecting a magnificent, crystalline brightness. The wine presents an intense, strong effervescence, with fine and regular bubbles.

A reflection of the seasons, with soft notes of white flowers, honey and lemon married with the aromas of fresh fruits of plums and pineapple.

The flavour confirms the richness of the bouquet; initial freshness, light but strong and lively, with some subtle notes of honey and vanilla.

"The harvest is sometimes so outstanding that Perrier-Jouët decides to make a vintage Cuvée Fleur de Champagne. 1996 was one such year, when the quality of the grapes signalled a remarkable harvest from the outset. All the art of champagne making went into keeping the house style while bringing out the exceptional character of the year." - Perrier Jouet

Now - don't you wish you were there? I know Erik does!

What SNU?SNU is the STREET NARCOTICS UNIT. And this is me riding in the SNU TAC van. These guys serve lots of drug warrants and I mean hundreds per year. They also catch a lot of bad guys.
So... if you're even thinking of selling drugs in Kansas City... DON'T.

Its a bird...ITS 690It started like that old Bud Light limo commercial. The pilot, Brent Thompson, asked me if I've ever been in a helicopter before. I said, "Yes, just never one this small."

The helicopter was pretty tight and airy... with the doors off and all. The air was fairly turbulent due to the heat so it made for an interesting ride. I look forward to going up again at NIGHT.