Raindogblue

Sunset: Frank

 

 

 

 

Notes for 08.28.15

1.

A woman in the Breakers called to report that her neighbor stole her spanx using supernatural powers.

2.

Douggie Fresh said work is starting to feel like Ground Hog's Day. 

 

3.

A cat leash can be used as a weapon. 

4 .

On Wednesday and Thursday, we were at shift minimums without hiring OT.

5.

Saturday, the shift is hiring six on the big clock.

6.

The shift is losing four  officers. One is resigning in two weeks. One is acting sergeant. Another will be leaving for horses. The last, is going to an specialty unit.

 

 

 

 

Anniversary

 

Today, a year ago, my brother was shot 

twice, once in the face and in the side.

In the kitchen, my wife took the call.

She stiffened. I knew it was bad.

She handed me the phone.

I braced against the counter, 

spread  my feet and place my palms

on top of the surface.

It was the social worker from his local hospital.

She asked if I was ready for bad news?

I dug in.

My brother had been shot. Twice.

The floor lifted and swung 

as the air left my lungs.

I sunk to my forearms.

She continued.

He was struck in the head

and in the side.

The room swung and dropped.

I became detached.

At best, my brother was brain dead.

And then, she said, "He's pretty pissed.

We had to sedate him to keep him from cursing."

 

The world returned.

My brother is stubborn and strong.

I knew he would be okay.

 

 

 

New Roll Call Directives

 

Per the LT at Roll Call.

 

1) Don't cancel cover. Even on a dumb call.

The sergeants and lieutenants can, but not officers.

 

2) Don't be snarky and sarcastic to radio.

It is not their fault they are dispatching dumb calls.

Take the call, then call the sergeant. He can cancel it. 

 

 

 

Off the Cape

 

 

 

 

 

It Must Be Fall

 

The Department gave out

free Flu Shots yesterday.

 

I had mine. 

Rule #58

 

Sergeants don't write paper.

 

Unless there is no one else,

take the call. 

 

 

 

 

Under Gray

 

 

 

 

Guilty

 

Today, the rapist I caught
last fall was found guilty.
He's looking at 175 months.

 

 

 

 

Whatcha Gonna Do?

COPS is in town filming. 
They showed up to one of my calls.
I didn't make the cut.

I am relieved.