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Last night, the ambulance crew pointed out they have to wear respirators on calls and we have nothing.
My duty weapon is an A series Glock 17.
Last night, I qualified with a 93.2.
When the range instructor went to reassembled it, after I cleaned it. He frowned. The firing pin was stuck. He fixed it and sent me on my way.
After Roll Call, Wight and I go to grab XL Microflex Safegrip gloves from the supply closet. There are none. Per the admin staff,
the factory isn’t making them right now. They are thick and cover past the wrist. I go through a box a week or less when it’s busy.
In the right situation, at the right time, the taser is a great tool, but never count on it working. Aways have a back up plan.
Tonight, after Nights rolled out,
the radios went down.
Successful transmissions were sporadic.
The back up system was worse.
We were ordered to garrison
at the precincts and substations
and only took priority calls
with plenty of cover.
I've been overdue for boots since late last Spring. I finally took the time to pick up new Danners: Recons. They're all I've ever worn at work. The boots are expensive, but it is money well spent for the protection. I think this is pair number six.
After twenty-four years, I broke down
and now have two bottles of Febreze at work.
One is kept is my locker for my vest.
The second is my garage cubby with my gear.
I spray out the prowler and it's cage.
twice a week. It's a better way to work.
While on vacation, Fleet Services retired my two favorite cars.
Both were 2010 Crown Vics, in the old, all white color scheme.
