This week we are going loco, err, local with our Senorita of The Week feature. We found a girl that prefers the light of a bonfire to the strobes of a club. The sound of things that go bump in the night at a lake rather than those emanating from the magic picture box. Finally, if all hell breaks loose, a girl with the know how and equipment necessary to keep our sorry asses safe. Intrigued, read on.
The newest addition to our local Senorita club is a 23 year old country girl that makes her living as a civil servant. She prefers parties in the country, and comfortable shoes over heels; because you never know when you will chase or be chased. Now before you go making an idiot of yourself with all the cliche’s about chicks being cops, take some advise, don’t.
Liz
Relationship Status: Single
Party Girl?Yes, I love hanging out with a group of friends rather than going to a club. The best times always happen in a field with a bonfire or in someone’s garage.
Favorite Adult Beverage: Beer. Bud Light or Miller Lite, no micro-brew specialty bullshit. Besides, it’s too weird to bong a Cosmo.
Favorite Movie: Death Proof Why Death Proof? It’s the ultimate tale of “female bad-assery”, at the end where they beat the hell out of Kurt Russell as he’s whining “I’m sorry!” Some of your pictures featured are from a previous shoot our photographer took of you and are what really sparked our interest in stalking..err seeking you for this feature. Was that your first photo shoot or do you have a few under your belt? That was my first shoot. It was pretty spur of the moment. I showed up thinking that I would just stand there next to a tree and look cute. Then I was putting candy pieces and glitter on my face. It took me a week to get all the glitter off, it was a lot of fun. Those shots turned out great and are definitely unique. Most of the guys I grew up with that turned out to be police officers were the guys that spent their weekends breaking into cars, drinking, or trying to find tobacco to fill their bongs. Was being a police officer a childhood dream or did you just fall into it? I knew as a kid that I wanted to be a police officer. I had a lot of experiences growing up with the police due to various circumstances and I always knew that if they were there I was going to be OK. They were always a source of comfort and I felt safe when they were present. Are your friends surprised at your career choice? My friends still can’t believe I’m a police officer.
So tell us about being an officer of the law. Do the perps you deal with give you a hard time because your an attractive girl? I like to tell people it’s never a good idea to hit on the police, literally and figuratively. If you and I are talking while I’m on duty it’s because you’ve done something that is probably going to result in a ticket or an arrest. Believe it or not, I’ve had guys ask me to dinner after I’ve written them a ticket. Wow, I’m not sure if that’s confidence or stupidity. Do the citizens that stray from obeying the law think they can manipulate you into letting them off? People think that since I’m a female officer that they can play on my emotions and that I’ll be more likely to believe whatever story it is they are telling me. Some guys think they can get away from me, but the academy teaches us all kinds of interesting tricks when it comes to that sort of stuff. Remind me not to test that theory. Do you find the term “cop” derogatory? No, there is a TV show called “Cops”, I’ve been called everything but a white girl, so it doesn’t bother me.
What is your weapon of choice while making the streets safe for the rest of society?I carry a fourth generation Glock model 22. I’m not a fan of laser sights, so I went with Trijicon night sights. For those readers that don’t know, that’s a .40 caliber, and a fine weapon indeed, and is also my choice for home protection. I’m guessing you are a pretty decent shot. Any advice for us normal citizens should the zombies attack? (Laughs) Growing up I wasn’t afraid of the boogie man or other monsters. What kept me up at night was zombies. I’ve read WWZ and Zombie Apocalypse and I’m prepared for this when it happens. I have a few friends with a slight weapons fetish, should that ever happen I know exactly where I’m going first. What about you; any advice for when the undead go on a brain eating rampage? Yes. First of all arm yourself and remember there is no such thing as too much ammo. I plan to carry my Glock and my rifle of choice would be an SKS. It’s lightweight and easy to maintain. Secondly if you haven’t already, invest in a 4X4. Lastly stock up on food and other supplies and find a strong secure building with limited points of entry, but enough exit routes should those flesh eating bastards make their way in. Excellent advice. Would you agree with the rules from Zombie Land? Definitely, but I’d like to say that the “Double Tap” doesn’t just apply to zombies. OK, moving along. Ever use any items on your tool belt for something other than official police business? Well OC (pepper spray) isn’t exactly erotic, but handcuffs on the other hand…short answer, yes. Alrighty then! Any hobbies such as underwater basket weaving, scrap booking, etc. that you’d like to share? (Laughs) No basket weaving, but I do love the water. You can keep the TV, 500 channels and the video game systems. I’m happiest relaxing at the lake in the middle of the night with a bonfire blazing, beer in hand, and chicken liver on a hook. The sound of the whippoorwills and hoot owls and just being outside is far more satisfying than anything I can find on TV. Missouri Conservation has done a great job, people need to get out and experience it.
Aside from the previous advice about hitting on the officer and zombies, anything else you want to tell our readers? Just to remember that cops are people too. I think people dehumanize us because they see the badge and the gun and because of bad publicity and how the media portrays us. We have families and like to be as nice as people let us be. Thank you very much for being a Senorita of The Week, we can’t wait to have you back!
Photographs by chris@bigchris.com.
