THE LIFE OF A STATE TROOPER : THE OATH

THE OATH:

I, Aaron Armour, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of the State of ***** ****** and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of State Highway Patrol Trooper for the ***** ****** Highway Patrol according to the best of my ability, so help me God.

I watched as the motorcycles and I raced west. My radar showed me they were currently traveling at 148-mph. My foot had still not let up on the gas pedal as I followed the fleeing bikers. I listened to the radio as units started to report they were headed my way to assist. At 150-mph you cover a lot of highway in a very short time, and I was constantly scanning for any potential hazards. Glancing down, I noted the speedometer was showing my car was in excess of 150-mph. This meant I was covering a half mile every 12 seconds; or a little more than a mile every 24 seconds.

As the biker hit the gravel road and tried to accelerate, the back tire started to kick out and the rider knew it was over. He slowed and raised a hand as he came to a stop. I got out and drew my sidearm.