Real People still exist

[Aussie George]

It is hard sometimes to remember that not every job we go to is generated by some mutant life form that should crawl back into the swamp, however, occasionally we come across real people in our job.

I recently went to a vehicle crash. One of the drivers was 38 weeks pregnant and was taken to hospital for observations. Long story short, I did not get to see her at the scene and realistically getting her version was not the most important thing in the world when compared to ensuring her baby was alright (which it was).

Saturday I went to her house to get her version, athough I already knew that she was an innocent party in it and who was at fault.

When I got there her husband showed me in while she got changed from her pyjamas. They had a three year old son who was very impressed to see a Police man and started telling me all sorts of stories about what he had been doing and this and that. His father tried to tell him to go and play with his sister but I assured him it was quite alright and that I was a father too and I did not mind talking to his child etc.

Eventually the mother, father and I sat down at the table to discuss what happened and the young boy, Rory, was told that the grown ups needed to talk and that "the Policeman needs to speak to Mummy and Daddy so go and play." He did.

About ten minutes later Rory returned and slipped his Mum a note. It was a drawing he had drawn for me. He made sure he did not interrupt me while talking to his father. He returned to playing.

After we finished, his mother gave me the picture and said that Rory drew it for me and wanted me to have it.

As I left i gave Rory a small work card and wrote Thank you on it. He was so impressed to get this Police calling card and we had a good chat.

I stuck the picture on my fridge to remind me that not all our clients are unworthy of our time and should be rounded up and studied to see how they even work out how to get out of bed in the morning (or late afternoon).

[pac201]

Great story Aussie, and it is a good reminder of why we do the job. Thanks for the post.

[fatboyjim154]

I owe you some rep. Got spread the love more first. I wish I had a nice story for today, but I don't.
I stopped a woman of the cloth for driving too fast with her hatchback open (where an old lady was leaning over the back seat holding on to a precariously balanced wheel chair) going through a red light and not wearing her seat belt.

Lets just say she wasn't very polite, Called me a liar in front of two of her flock. To which one said "you did go through the light, I told you so vicar!"
Lucky for her an urgent call to a injury collision came.
She never even thanked me for folding down the wheel chair so the lid could be closed. Class one A$$hole!

[Aussie George]

I owe you some rep. Got spread the love more first. I wish I had a nice story for today, but I don't.
I stopped a woman of the cloth for driving too fast with her hatchback open (where an old lady was leaning over the back seat holding on to a precariously balanced wheel chair) going through a red light and not wearing her seat belt.

Lets just say she wasn't very polite, Called me a liar in front of two of her flock. To which one said "you did go through the light, I told you so vicar!"
Lucky for her an urgent call to a injury collision came.
She never even thanked me for folding down the wheel chair so the lid could be closed. Class one A$!

Wasn't this mob was it?

[fatboyjim154]

Nah! Well sort of. the one I stopped looked like the 4th in the back row.
No no no n n n n no, Yes!

[Outshined]

It is hard sometimes to remember that not every job we go to is generated by some mutant life form that should crawl back into the swamp, however, occasionally we come across real people in our job.

I recently went to a vehicle crash. One of the drivers was 38 weeks pregnant and was taken to hospital for observations. Long story short, I did not get to see her at the scene and realistically getting her version was not the most important thing in the world when compared to ensuring her baby was alright (which it was).

Saturday I went to her house to get her version, athough I already knew that she was an innocent party in it and who was at fault.

When I got there her husband showed me in while she got changed from her pyjamas. They had a three year old son who was very impressed to see a Police man and started telling me all sorts of stories about what he had been doing and this and that. His father tried to tell him to go and play with his sister but I assured him it was quite alright and that I was a father too and I did not mind talking to his child etc.

Eventually the mother, father and I sat down at the table to discuss what happened and the young boy, Rory, was told that the grown ups needed to talk and that "the Policeman needs to speak to Mummy and Daddy so go and play." He did.

About ten minutes later Rory returned and slipped his Mum a note. It was a drawing he had drawn for me. He made sure he did not interrupt me while talking to his father. He returned to playing.

After we finished, his mother gave me the picture and said that Rory drew it for me and wanted me to have it.

As I left i gave Rory a small work card and wrote Thank you on it. He was so impressed to get this Police calling card and we had a good chat.

I stuck the picture on my fridge to remind me that not all our clients are unworthy of our time and should be rounded up and studied to see how they even work out how to get out of bed in the morning (or late afternoon).

Beautiful. I investigated a molestation of a 6 year old girl by her uncle. I arrested him and put him in jail for a number of years. She made me a picture of me, hugging her, with a monster off to the side, I had my hand up telling the monster to stay away. It touched me deeply, I still have it.

She is 22 years old now and I still get a thank you Christmas card every year. Sometimes, even if it is only one person, over several years it makes it worth it.

[Ispbear]

Great story, I get so tired of hearing about number of tickets and stats. Many people have forgoten that it is how we interact and affect peoples lives in our community's that count. I never miss the opportunity to interact with a child while on duty. Even if it's peeking down and waving hi to them throught the back window while on a traffic stop.

[wisco]

This is an awesome thread guys. I'm glad that while you're out there dealing with the scum of the earth that you still get a sense of normalcy every once in a while!

[Trip]

Beautiful. I investigated a molestation of a 6 year old girl by her uncle. I arrested him and put him in jail for a number of years. She made me a picture of me, hugging her, with a monster off to the side, I had my hand up telling the monster to stay away. It touched me deeply, I still have it.

She is 22 years old now and I still get a thank you Christmas card every year. Sometimes, even if it is only one person, over several years it makes it worth it.

Wow, that's a great story, O.

[capnc423]

Outstanding, this thread should be stickied. This is the kind of stuff that should be in books.

[Safety Steve]

Great story, I get so tired of hearing about number of tickets and stats. Many people have forgoten that it is how we interact and affect peoples lives in our community's that count. I never miss the opportunity to interact with a child while on duty. Even if it's peeking down and waving hi to them throught the back window while on a traffic stop.

Well said Ispbear. If there is a kid in the car I always make it a point to make small talk with them. I started conversation with an 11 year old girl today that impressed me so much that I could not write her dad a ticket! Call me what ya want, but I do have a soft spot for kids.


Be Safe.

[Trip]

Well said Ispbear. If there is a kid in the car I always make it a point to make small talk with them. I started conversation with an 11 year old girl today that impressed me so much that I could not write her dad a ticket! Call me what ya want, but I do have a soft spot for kids.


Be Safe.

Awwww.

[SANE-A30]

It is hard sometimes to remember that not every job we go to is generated by some mutant life form that should crawl back into the swamp, however, occasionally we come across real people in our job.

I recently went to a vehicle crash. One of the drivers was 38 weeks pregnant and was taken to hospital for observations. Long story short, I did not get to see her at the scene and realistically getting her version was not the most important thing in the world when compared to ensuring her baby was alright (which it was).

Saturday I went to her house to get her version, athough I already knew that she was an innocent party in it and who was at fault.

When I got there her husband showed me in while she got changed from her pyjamas. They had a three year old son who was very impressed to see a Police man and started telling me all sorts of stories about what he had been doing and this and that. His father tried to tell him to go and play with his sister but I assured him it was quite alright and that I was a father too and I did not mind talking to his child etc.

Eventually the mother, father and I sat down at the table to discuss what happened and the young boy, Rory, was told that the grown ups needed to talk and that "the Policeman needs to speak to Mummy and Daddy so go and play." He did.

About ten minutes later Rory returned and slipped his Mum a note. It was a drawing he had drawn for me. He made sure he did not interrupt me while talking to his father. He returned to playing.

After we finished, his mother gave me the picture and said that Rory drew it for me and wanted me to have it.

As I left i gave Rory a small work card and wrote Thank you on it. He was so impressed to get this Police calling card and we had a good chat.

I stuck the picture on my fridge to remind me that not all our clients are unworthy of our time and should be rounded up and studied to see how they even work out how to get out of bed in the morning (or late afternoon).

VERY WELL SAID

Beautiful. I investigated a molestation of a 6 year old girl by her uncle. I arrested him and put him in jail for a number of years. She made me a picture of me, hugging her, with a monster off to the side, I had my hand up telling the monster to stay away. It touched me deeply, I still have it.



She is 22 years old now and I still get a thank you Christmas card every year. Sometimes, even if it is only one person, over several years it makes it worth it.

this actually made me get teary -eyed...

Great story, I get so tired of hearing about number of tickets and stats. Many people have forgoten that it is how we interact and affect peoples lives in our community's that count. I never miss the opportunity to interact with a child while on duty. Even if it's peeking down and waving hi to them throught the back window while on a traffic stop.

this statement is so true when it comes to working with the public, I think being a LEO is one of the hardest most taken for granted jobs there is...I have so much respect for you guys...


My story to share : one year around christmas time we had a patient that was sick and dying with cancer his 75 yr old wife lived two hours away from the hospital so she would just stay there all the time and would literally sleep in a chair, my heart would break for her i wanted to do something for her, so I decided to make her a "no sew Throw", I brought it to her and told her if she was going to stay in the chair she might as well atleast be somewhat comfy, she cried and hugged me... i came into work the next day and they told me that he had passed away that night... a few months later I received a bouquet of flowers at work and a thank you card from her......

I have soooooo many moments like these hence why I've been at my job for ten years

[MikeG]

The Dibley crew? Are you going to be throwing out the Black Adder next?

[Norm357]

Awesome!