The Gods of Crime were good to me last night. My first ride-along with the local PD was an evening to remember:
9.30pm: While waiting near the records division for my officer to arrive, a drunken man turns himself in saying there’s a warrant out for his arrest. He’s cuffed and shuttled to the county jail.
9.45pm: I meet up with my patrol officer, a female. Not only is she tough, but she is extremely affable.
10:00pm: we pull over a Honda for failing to use a directional signal. Only a warning is given, but four packs of cigarettes are confiscated from the 15-years olds in the vehicle.
10:15pm: an informant calls dispatch regarding his roommate, who has overdosed on either heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine. Before we leave the guy's house, we’ve got a tiny bag full of a tar-black substance and the guy is on his way to the hospital.
11:00pm: visit apartment complex to investigage series of bangs, either fireworks or gunshots. Nada.
11:30pm: drunk woman in a Lexus falls asleep at the wheel. Says her husband is a lawyer, which doesn’t stop the officers from arresting her.
12:00pm: man in car approaches our vehicle and asks us how to go about finding your car once it’s been impounded. He was arrested a year ago and just now has decided to find his car.
1:00pm: call from 15-year old girl says estranged father has threatened to bathe her uncle and aunt in a pool of blood. Lots of time spent on phone.
1:30pm: coffee and hot chocolate at Starbucks. Officer says I can’t buy her coffee since it’s against the law (nor can she buy mine).
2:00pm: investigate loud music complaint.Note to self: talk to your neighbors and let the police get the real bad guys.
3:00pm: accident near downtown involving a Ford Exploder and compact Honda. Driving 75-80 mph across town on surface streets with this super cool officer, I become very scared that I will die.
4:00pm: back to the station for my drive home, and the swift realization that I live a very, very safe and sheltered life.
11 comments:
Wow - sounds very exciting!
All this excitement in little old Ft Collins? Who knew? I'm kind of surprised that Starbucks doesn't give police officers free coffee. Is this also illegal?
With a name like Ford Exploder, why are we surprised there's an accident?
Technical Mom: Ford Exploder is actually slang used by those who find the Explorer's safety record somewhat dubious. I stole the expression from Casey.
J and V: Come back to FoCo soon. See what you're missing?
Well just remember Casey's Grandfather was a NYS Trooper and you should of heard some of his stories!! Just think this is just the beginning:)
Anonymous: we would love to hear some of his stories!
Hey Karen, why did you get to go on this ride along?
Erica: I did it out of my not so secret desire to be a police detective. Plus, I wanted to get to know my community, the good and the bad. You guys should try it - just call up the PD and they'll arrange one for you.
Interesting.. I can only imagine what a ride along would be like in Bull Head City.
What an awesome experience! I felt like I was there!
I would pay $$$ for a ride along in BHC...
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