Advertisement

Emotional sign-off for Florida police officer after 30 years on job

Click to play video: 'Emotional sign off for officer after 30 years on job'
Emotional sign off for officer after 30 years on job
WATCH: After 30 years on the job, police officer Andre Jenkins gives an emotional sign off message on his last day. – Apr 30, 2018

A Florida police officer ended his last shift before retirement with an emotional sign-off.

Andre Jenkins, who served as an officer for more than 30 years, was filmed by his partner when he made his last call over the radio receiver. He takes several deep breaths before starting his speech.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

“This will be my last transmission on the radio,” Jenkins said.

“I had plenty of good times, and a lot of good memories over my career and I appreciate it,” he added. “I’ll cherish them for the rest of my life. I wish you all well, and a safe tour of duty. This is 616 Officer Andre Leroy Jenkins Jr. ID 1000. 10-7.”

Story continues below advertisement

Other officers replied to him with congratulatory messages and well wishes.

The video, posted on the Sarasota Police Department’s Facebook page, has more than 290,000 views as of publication time. More than 4,700 people have also shared the video.

Sponsored content

AdChoices