Photo Study #2 - The Thin Blue Line

As I've mentioned before, I used to have a number of authentic NYPD, LAPD and CHP uniforms. That was before 9/11 and being downsized. Sadly, I sold them off and I've regretted that decision for a very long time. Patrolmen. Sergeants. Lieutenants. Motor Patrol. Mounted Patrol. Short sleeves. Long sleeves. All with authentic badges and collar brass.

I finally decided to correct that mistake.

CHP paraphernalia is relatively easy to come by (except the badge), but NYPD stuff is extremely difficult to obtain. And I fully understand the reasoning behind it. There are some people out there that would want to impersonate an officer and cause some serious damage. But to me, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and I thank God every day for these guys that put themselves at risk for the rest of us.

Plus, being a little selfish at this point ... being in a uniform like this (even temporarily) is so damn AROUSING!

I was walking down the street and I happened to see a young patrolman on a corner. Medium height, short black hair and deep blue eyes. Freshly shaved, with the faintest hint of stubble on a square jaw. Kissable lips. Narrow waist, broad shoulders and a classic "V" shape that was not overbuilt. From the looks of it, he worked out regularly and either waxed or body shaved. I couldn't help but stare (and drool) and try not to be too obvious. I slowed down and window shopped so I could watch him in the reflection. I couldn't do that too long without looking a bit suspicious, though - how much window shopping can you do in front of Starbucks???

Of course I took a chance, since a cop may not respond to such attentions in the spirit in which they were given. I was fortunate this one did. He obviously felt me undressing him with my eyes, so when I finally moved away from him, I got a beautiful smile, a wink and a subtle movement of his hand to his crotch. That really made my day!

So he was my inspiration to go and get that uniform again. It took me about 5 months to put everything together - patches, collar brass, duty leathers, shield, shirts, breeches, pants - and then have them tailored to fit the way I wanted them.

Enjoy!