In a heartfelt, emotional goodbye, a longtime Pelham police officer goes “10-42” one last time.

“Keep that blue line thin and straight,” he tells his fellow officers.

With this powerful video here. You won’t want to miss it.

WATCH as Officer McDow offers some parting wisdom to his PPD family.
Delta 33 is 10-42. Enjoy retirement, sir! #pelhampd #ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/xaRCgiUgBI

— Pelham Police Dept (@PelhamPoliceAL) September 29, 2017