Since you're young and I'm not, I'm going to assume that I need to give you some advice for life (old men love doing this). So take notes:
1. Being young does not suck. It enables you to do fun things like drive fast without constantly being afraid that you're going to die at any moment. And you can also tie your shoes without groaning.
2. Never laugh at people with sticks, pepper spray, boots, Tazers, handcuffs and guns. Unless, of course, they can't see you.
3. Only one Sheriff. Many Deputies.
4. And most importantly since you're single: Buy a motorcycle BEFORE you get married. Doesn't matter if you want one or not. Buy it and hide it in the garage so your future wife won't have a ring-tailed fit when you want one in later in life.
I think that's all. Except, obviously, don't bust out your scanner on any first dates—not even for a pursuit. That's a real date killer.
The PRO97 is likely a great choice for you. I like mine quite a lot. I hate that the volume and squelch is on one post. And I don't like the way the display is arranged, but I've had a great deal of fun programming it. It works great for me!