7/27/2004
Bruce Whites last E-mail with JJ...He was one of a kind!
Bruce White wrote:> Hey JJ sorry I missed your call the other day. Miss Guy just gave me the message that you> called. Hope things are well with you and your family. Being a CPD ReserveOfficer was an> experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I guess it is hard for people to> understand why anyone would want to be a reserve officer in a town with a reputation like > Compton. I say to them, you had to be a part of the CPD to understand what we had. It was> something special . Compton Cops were home grown, tough, compassionate, funny and brave. After> my first ride as a CPD reserve I knew I would never want to work as an officer for another> department (Beverly-hills offered me a reserve position twice , I turned them down). When the> department was disbanded in 2000, I stayed on as a reserve deputy but it not he same. Most of> the old CPD Crew who stayed on as deputies are gone. Finally, I'd like to thank you for all you> taught me about being a Police Officer. I learned more from you then any class or academy could> ever teach me. And to all the CPD Coppers I want to say ..THANKS, ITWAS AWILD> RIDE......Bruce White > Bruce my home phone is ?, my pager is ?, my address is?, i am down Da Street From the ?.. "Remember Bruce, We Walked in theFootsteps of Heroes@..Hooah. Jasper=====Asking God to Bless and Protect You. Jasper
Bruce White wrote:> Hey JJ sorry I missed your call the other day. Miss Guy just gave me the message that you> called. Hope things are well with you and your family. Being a CPD ReserveOfficer was an> experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I guess it is hard for people to> understand why anyone would want to be a reserve officer in a town with a reputation like > Compton. I say to them, you had to be a part of the CPD to understand what we had. It was> something special . Compton Cops were home grown, tough, compassionate, funny and brave. After> my first ride as a CPD reserve I knew I would never want to work as an officer for another> department (Beverly-hills offered me a reserve position twice , I turned them down). When the> department was disbanded in 2000, I stayed on as a reserve deputy but it not he same. Most of> the old CPD Crew who stayed on as deputies are gone. Finally, I'd like to thank you for all you> taught me about being a Police Officer. I learned more from you then any class or academy could> ever teach me. And to all the CPD Coppers I want to say ..THANKS, ITWAS AWILD> RIDE......Bruce White > Bruce my home phone is ?, my pager is ?, my address is?, i am down Da Street From the ?.. "Remember Bruce, We Walked in theFootsteps of Heroes@..Hooah. Jasper=====Asking God to Bless and Protect You. Jasper
7/23/2004
As I was pulling off the back lot of CPD, I got my first radio call of a vehicle stripping in-progress. Being that I was completing my Training at the time and this was my first day on the watch, I was more than eager to get this
call and catch these guys to prove myself among the hard worker dedicated CPD Officers. As I turned onto the 500 block of West Peach Street, I parked my patrol car down the street from the actual location so I could creep up on the suspects. Just as I begun my approach, I was spotted by a look out, I heard "one time" and that's when it all started. Then I got to the driveway of the location (5) suspects saw me, dropped their tools and started running and hopping over fences eastbound Peach Street. I put out over the radio, "1A2, I'm in foot pursuit of (5) suspects Etc..etc.." Of course I had no idea where I was, but I was right on these guys. Then I
heard over the radio loud and clear as if an angel was looking over me, "Break Break Break...Junior is in footpursuit of (5) M/B/A's (he was putting out a perfect broadcast of my pursuit as if he was the one running after these guys). I remember thinking where the hell is J.J. to be putting out this broadcast and there he was. I was just coming over about the fourth fence, I saw J.J. standing in a weaver (gun shooting stance) with his 44 magnum revolver pointed at all (5) suspects who were lying face down shaking like leaves with J.J. barking orders at them like they were the Charlie coming out of the jungle. J.J. turned to me and said, "Junior get behind me, so these DUDES CAN HANDCUFF THEMSELVES. J.J. threw handcuffs at each suspect and order them to handcuff themselves, as he continued to stand in that weaver stance with that big 44 pointing in their
direction. I was gasping for breath and just trying to keep up with J.J. J.J. took all (5) into custody and had them march in line to the back seat of my patrol car. Of course J.J. lectured me on my tactics and then praised me for my efforts. At the station he bragged to everyone on how well of a job I did and took no credit for stopping those guys. It sure was a good feeling seeing J.J. on the other side of that fence and having such a great Officer on my side. I will always remember J.J. for that day and all his words of wisdom. I still patrol Compton as a LASD/Deputy proud of my training from CPD Officers such as J.J. and will never forget my memories of such a dedicated Officer. I know J. J. is in a better place and will be looking over us all...
call and catch these guys to prove myself among the hard worker dedicated CPD Officers. As I turned onto the 500 block of West Peach Street, I parked my patrol car down the street from the actual location so I could creep up on the suspects. Just as I begun my approach, I was spotted by a look out, I heard "one time" and that's when it all started. Then I got to the driveway of the location (5) suspects saw me, dropped their tools and started running and hopping over fences eastbound Peach Street. I put out over the radio, "1A2, I'm in foot pursuit of (5) suspects Etc..etc.." Of course I had no idea where I was, but I was right on these guys. Then I
heard over the radio loud and clear as if an angel was looking over me, "Break Break Break...Junior is in footpursuit of (5) M/B/A's (he was putting out a perfect broadcast of my pursuit as if he was the one running after these guys). I remember thinking where the hell is J.J. to be putting out this broadcast and there he was. I was just coming over about the fourth fence, I saw J.J. standing in a weaver (gun shooting stance) with his 44 magnum revolver pointed at all (5) suspects who were lying face down shaking like leaves with J.J. barking orders at them like they were the Charlie coming out of the jungle. J.J. turned to me and said, "Junior get behind me, so these DUDES CAN HANDCUFF THEMSELVES. J.J. threw handcuffs at each suspect and order them to handcuff themselves, as he continued to stand in that weaver stance with that big 44 pointing in their
direction. I was gasping for breath and just trying to keep up with J.J. J.J. took all (5) into custody and had them march in line to the back seat of my patrol car. Of course J.J. lectured me on my tactics and then praised me for my efforts. At the station he bragged to everyone on how well of a job I did and took no credit for stopping those guys. It sure was a good feeling seeing J.J. on the other side of that fence and having such a great Officer on my side. I will always remember J.J. for that day and all his words of wisdom. I still patrol Compton as a LASD/Deputy proud of my training from CPD Officers such as J.J. and will never forget my memories of such a dedicated Officer. I know J. J. is in a better place and will be looking over us all...
God bless J.J.
Jeffery Houle #263
Jeffery Houle #263
7/19/2004
Regarding JJ's Funeral: please refer to the private link for details!
7/17/2004
No word on JJ's funeral yet, but we will post soon as we know! also check our memorial site, we put a little something on it for JJ and Wayne Garner.
7/14/2004
I have a very heavy heart this morning because of the passing of a
Compton PD legend. When "War Story" time comes around I'm always compelled to tell one or two that include JJ. The Beach Cops that I work with (ok I know I'm one now too!) believe I make this stuff up, but they didn't know him.
I remember a huge biceped Training Officer with a baritone voice when I first walked through the doors of the Hub in 1981. I could not help being intimidated by his presence. But after getting to know him I found that his sensitivity was as large as those arms.
DISPATCH: 1Adam respond to a gang fight involving chains and knives - stand by for your back up. JJ: 1A, we don't need no back up. They have knives, we have GUNS!
Good bye JJ
9-13 to 10-19 and God Speed.
Ed Jackson
Compton PD legend. When "War Story" time comes around I'm always compelled to tell one or two that include JJ. The Beach Cops that I work with (ok I know I'm one now too!) believe I make this stuff up, but they didn't know him.
I remember a huge biceped Training Officer with a baritone voice when I first walked through the doors of the Hub in 1981. I could not help being intimidated by his presence. But after getting to know him I found that his sensitivity was as large as those arms.
DISPATCH: 1Adam respond to a gang fight involving chains and knives - stand by for your back up. JJ: 1A, we don't need no back up. They have knives, we have GUNS!
Good bye JJ
9-13 to 10-19 and God Speed.
Ed Jackson
I'm so sorry to say we lost one of Compton P. D. finest..Jasper Jackson died of a massive heart attack..we will post more about the funeral as we get the info: We new and worked with "JJ" and he was one of the finest and toughest officers we ever new. He would do anything for you, and we just wanted to say how sad we are to hear this news!
Remember: "one lincoln!..I'm out with three dusters 134th and wilmington...c-4 in custody!"
We will Miss you "JJ"
Remember: "one lincoln!..I'm out with three dusters 134th and wilmington...c-4 in custody!"
We will Miss you "JJ"
7/06/2004
From Rick Baker regarding the re-union, It is not necessary to stay at the same hotel the Banquet is at, you can stay anywhere you want, all they are asking is that you please send the money in for the banquet as soon as possible!....Thanks
