CHP Academy Graduation Gift

[ChrisTKHarris]

A buddy of mine is graduating the CHP Academy at the end of this month and I wanted to get him something. Can any of you LEO's recommend something that might make a good gift that he might be able to use on duty?

Surefire flashlight?
Montblanc pen for writing reports?
etc..?

Thanks

[unclemike55]

Lol get him a map book, water proof notebook and a space pen. What area is he going too, his class just visited two weeks ago.

[ChrisTKHarris]

Lol get him a map book, water proof notebook and a space pen. What area is he going too, his class just visited two weeks ago.

He's headed to San Jose.

[JS89]

Flashlights are always handy. Another good idea is the Califonia Peace Officers Legal Sourcebook.

[Spanky8601]

If he does not know how to touch type, get him a computer program so that he can learn. Reports are generated on computers and one finger typing takes a long time. The faster and more concise his reports the happier his FTO will be.

[tyrist]

A good folding knife would work.

[ChrisTKHarris]

If he does not know how to touch type, get him a computer program so that he can learn. Reports are generated on computers and one finger typing takes a long time. The faster and more concise his reports the happier his FTO will be.

He's a good typist, so no worries there.

[ankyle62]

Lol get him a map book, water proof notebook and a space pen. What area is he going too, his class just visited two weeks ago.

When I did ride alongs, those Thomas Guides were life savers.

http://store.randmcnally.com/thomas-brothers/thomas-guides/california-thomas-guides/thomas-guide-bay-area-metro-23rd-edition.html

[Uhhlexxxis]

I noticed the primary tool I use once I graduated is a backup flashlight. He's definitely going to work nights in SJ. I use a Streamlight Stinger LED. I wear it on my belt.

Another thing you could get is a gift certificate for some boots. I'm going on my third set pretty soon.

Lastly, money for a backup weapon! Cannot stress this enough that once these guys graduate, carry off duty.

[imtheomegaman]

flashlight, knife

[ChrisTKHarris]

When I did ride alongs, those Thomas Guides were life savers.
http://store.randmcnally.com/thomas-...d-edition.html

That looks good, I'll get him one of those.

I noticed the primary tool I use once I graduated is a backup flashlight. He's definitely going to work nights in SJ. I use a Streamlight Stinger LED. I wear it on my belt.

Another thing you could get is a gift certificate for some boots. I'm going on my third set pretty soon.

Lastly, money for a backup weapon! Cannot stress this enough that once these guys graduate, carry off duty.

Yeah he's already super stoked about being able to CCW, I think he's already picked out his off duty CCW weapon.

flashlight, knife

Okay I guess it's time to go Surefire shopping.

[RudyN]

When my nephew graduated back in 2002, I bought him a flashlight. You also might think about and clipboard, mapbook or maybe even a patrol bag if you know which kind they like.

[hitman13]

Not sure on his policies and procedures, but one thing that most Deputies out here use on pretty much every stop is an Olympus digital voice recorder...

[Ron-Solo]

Not sure on his policies and procedures, but one thing that most Deputies out here use on pretty much every stop is an Olympus digital voice recorder...

This is a great suggestion. As a watch commander, I was able to tell complaining parties that there complaint had no merit when the deputy was able to provide me with a recording of ther incident.

Thomas guides are a lifesaver too. Especially when covering an area as large as some CHP stations do. A good folding knife or backup flashlight are good too.

[Falconis]

do NOT get him an expensive pen. he'll lose it. other suggestions are always good. can never have too many flashlights and even having multiple expensive ones is justifiable.