During most of the years that I was a police officer, I worked the night shift. Even after I was elected sheriff, I worked that shift, as that is when most of the serious situations and accidents occur. In addition to all of the administrative duties, I worked the road and responded to all types of crimes and incidents.
One thing is for certain. At night, you meet all types of people.
Here is one example … As I patrolled through New Ross late one night there was a fellow standing in front of the post office. He was tall and had on bib overalls. I stopped, rolled down my window, “What are you doing?” … to which he replied, “Hitchhiking.” … “Well, I don’t think anyone is going to pick you up at 2 o’clock in the morning … Get in … where do you want to go?” … “Home, on down the road.” The fellow hopped in the front seat of my patrol car, and I headed north out of town…