... on HERSELF

Best Qualities: "Definitely ... my sense of humor."

Strengths: "Professionalism, sincerity, affection."

Weakness: "Self-confidence when it comes to dating."

Others may not see: "I'm a great friend. I can see the woman in me who wants to finally be committed."

I've been known to ... "drive men insane! Just kidding!"

Interests: "Photography, sightseeing, love traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway ... seeing the world as God intended it to look like."

Turn-ons: "Honesty, sexy eyes, chivalry."

Turn-offs: "Stupid jokes about whether I take my handcuffs home at night."

Special talents: "Don't think I should list those here!" :o)

Charities: "Child internet safety & awareness, Juvenile diabetes research, Special Olympics."

15 minutes of fame: "A task force I used to work for was featured on CBS's "48 Hours" ... guess you could say that was my brief stint with fame. The segment was on CyberStalkers. I was the decoy/bait for a child sex stalker; they profiled one of my cases. I also did a couple of commercials for a local college I was attending, PSA's for internet safety." 

Travels: "Bahamas ... not well traveled yet, but I can't wait to hit Scotland and Italy."

Spirituality: "I have a strong faith in God. You may not find me on the front pew every
Sunday, but there's no doubt in my mind about my religion and my faith."

Fashion sense: "Whatever's comfortable! Polyester is my usual wear, but it's only 'cause the chief tells me I have to."

Staying healthy: "I love to go for long walks. I have a ton of trails close by. My work tends to keep me in good shape. I try to hit the gym at least three to four times a week."

What touches my soul: "I love to listen to music. The one instrument that completely hits the pit of my soul is bagpipes, especially playing `Amazing Grace'."

... on MEN 

Attention-getters: "Approach me first. Saying something comical or out of the ordinary will probably snag my attention."

Ideal man: "Is there such a thing? I think at my age now, single without issues would work. He has to be sincere. Other than that, I'll just let you know when I find him."

I can't resist a man who ... "showers me with affection, makes me feel like a woman and loves to include me in on things he likes to do." 

Most important quality in a man: "Good genes! :o) Kidding ... He has to be honest."

Ideal Date: "Brings me daisies ... lots of daisies, takes me to dinner, have some great conversation, (other fun stuff in-between), then I love that awkward moment where the first kiss comes into play!" 

I'd see a man again after a first date ... "if I can look at him and know whether he really had a good time, or if he was just being polite to get through the night."

I would never date a man who ... "talks all about his ex's all night and everything that was wrong with them." 

How I show I care: "I love to come up with little surprise gifts. Even if it's something small I find at a gas station. Just something that let's him know I thought about him
today."

What makes a man unforgettable: "His smile and the way he kisses!"

I wish men understood ... "we're not as complicated as you make us out to be. Don't rush to the finish line ... work your way there slowly, and you'll get more out of us than you think."

One thing a man has never done for me yet, but I would love it: "I would love to just take off and go somewhere out in the country and have one of those days that you just don't think about work, life issues, family ... just a day to pretend that life is perfect ... like a Hollywood movie. I want a man to help me escape ... just for a day!"

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On marriage: "I'm at that point now that I have the ideal job. I've wanted to get married for years, then when the opportunity arose, I wasn't ready. Now I know that all my other pieces are there ... now it's finally time to find that special someone and settle down."

Top relationship keys: "Friendship! I can't wait to fall in love with someone and know that I am in love with my best friend."

A man in a relationship with me can expect ... "chaos! I have a strange work schedule, but you can expect that no matter what I'm working, you'll always know you are the priority."

What I expect: "Someone to just enjoy the times we have together and not sweat the petty stuff. I've learned that life doesn't make our relationships all perfect like on the
movie screens. Don't call it quits because one little tiff, or because one of us has a different opinion. I expect communication. It's not too much to ask, is it?"

When I'm in love, I ... "will give you enough attention that you'll never feel lonely, but enough space that you don't feel suffocated either." 

What makes me feel close to a man: "Wearing his shirt in the mornings! (hard question ... that's all I could come up with)."

Greatest relationship lesson: "Not to rush someone. I've learned the hard way about being pushy. It came back to me 10-fold. I've definitely learned my lesson."

What makes a man marriage material: "Good genes ... wait ... I said that one already! He has to be someone I can picture myself sitting on the porch swing with 50 years from now."

... on SEX 

I feel my sexiest when ... "I put something silky on, soft music and just have his hands all over me!" 

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private: "A button-down shirt ... unbuttoned, and a smile!"

Surefire way to seduce me: "Bottle of Chianti or Shiraz, maybe even tequila ... depending on the night, some soft music, and a few "nothings" whispered in my ear ... I'm putty. And try not to bring up the "handcuff" comment!" 

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "With spray paint! No ... I plan on doing something noteworthy in this line of work I'm in ... I just haven't figured out exactly what that's going to be yet. Maybe I'll just wait til I have kids, then live vicariously through them." 

Responsibility to Society: "I'm in law enforcement ... I am very responsible to society. I have answer to society every day."

Valuable life lesson: "Don't take anything for granted. Live life to the fullest every day; we don't know when it'll be our last."

What I try to get out of everyday: "At least one good smile and a laugh. Makes my day to make others laugh. It helps."

I must ... "be a wife, be a mother, see the Coliseum in Rome."

Best advice received: "A high school English teacher told me once ... `don't forget to be your own woman, not just some man's wife.' I loved that!"

Best advice I've given a man: "Don't keep pestering me when I'm already mad!"

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "Tombstone."

TV Show: "Who's Line is it Anyway?"

Book: "Anything by Nicholas Sparks."

Food: "Chicken -n- Dumplin's."

Season: "Fall."

... final THOUGHTS

Tattoos/piercings: "Ears, and the ink ... you'll just have to find them. I have two. They're tasteful and hidden!"

Always in my refrigerator: "Beer, pickles, wine, cheese, strawberry yogurt and a few frozen entrees!"

Hottest possession: "My grandfather's WW2 medals and ribbons."

I would change places for 24 hours with ... "Madonna; I've loved her for years, just want to know what it'd be like to be one of the most admired women in the world, be married to a hunk and have two beautiful children." 

I would most like to hang out with ... "Bette Midler. She's always been such a catbird in interviews. I'd love to sit with her and tell jokes and hear stories about where's she's been." 

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with: "Robert Redford; he's just been that dreamy man I've fantasized about for years. All I'd ask for is one kiss!"

Me, a deserted island and ... "someone sexy with lots of stamina."

Why I'm such a great catch: "I wouldn't say I'm a great catch, just want to be caught!"

Me in a word: "Intense."