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Sunday, February 23, 2020

February 22, 2020

On patrol in South Boston, things were a little more of than usual.  The time was later due to unforeseen circumstances.  What I wanted longer wouldn't come until later.  I managed to get to my destination.  Things were cold, but not as bad as the last patrol.  I did think of the "right to 'Bear' arms joke (that's bear the animal, not holding guns just for you second amendment fans.)  I was going to try something new with the patrol route, but let's just say with current circumstances, it wasn't the time for it.  All of the insults were just laughter, at least I wasn't called "asshole" as I was in Taunton. But PR has gotten better.  There were so many ladies looking at me as if I was Enrique Inglesias.  Some posed for pictures, I picked up a dollar for them, one cried, some walked with me for conversations, & one tried to hook up with me.  Weird!  As I crossed the other side of West Broadway, I thought there was a fight.  I yelled at them to stop & they stopped immediately.  I did pass a closed Burger King, with a sole car with its ignition still on.  I checked the car, & as I was going to call 911, one of the workers looked for the closed restaurant & asked me what I was doing.  I asked if it was his car, & he asked why (which, well, take it or leave it.)  As I explained, he said it was his, & we left with a mutual understanding.  There wasn't much in the Seaport, except ladies looking at me weirdly, in a good way.
I did a car patrol in the end, which I honestly hate.  It limits your abilities, especially if you have to park & not cause trouble, you can't accuse to the situation well, & you can't improvise very well to the situation.  I don't see why Boston does some many of those in many of my encounters with them. A good mix of car & foot patrol work just as well, & can save money for the taxpayers.

Saturday, February 15, 2020

February 14, 2020

For Valentine's Day, as lonely as it was, I decided on this day not to coop myself home, but go on patrol.  It was cold to say the least, colder than in Dorchester the last time.  I'm definitely earning my hardcore points tonight.  I went back in Mattapan for the first time since the last attack on September 20.  I managed to go the same route but as you will see I conquered more than I expected.  I noticed the dive club I passed by was going thru increased guarding, probably because the holiday.  I decided to go simple because I was going more distance.  A man stop me asking which way to Roxbury.  I pointed north, which to his dismay was a distance away.  But we were close to Mattapan station, and the next bus was going to be in five minutes.  However, he didn't have money for bus fare.  So I gave him a dollar.  He thanked me & hurried to the station. I ran into a couple of men near Domino's Pizza.  One was real impressed to see me.  He loved what I did.  He asked me to do some poses.  He praised what I do & wished me the best.  I gave him my card, and he felt truly blessed that he has someone to talk to.  I noticed my holder was dropping my gear.  It was real embarrassing.  I managed to switch my gear to one of my pockets in my cargo pants.  A closer call.  I will fix the holder another time.  I managed to take a different route.  And I can tell, things were really going to strange.  I kept my focus and continue onward.  I managed to make it to a known road.  I noticed a BMW with the lights and engine on on the corner of Norfolk & Stanton.  I called 911 about an unoccupied vehicle.  I even managed to my surprise to go to Codman Square.  I ran into a group of people in a car, one was laughing and screaming.  I checked if she was alright.  She was just excited to see a real life superhero.  For what was cut short I managed to make a lot of distance.  I think I just proved I was a badass.

Sunday, February 2, 2020

February 1, 2020

I was in the South End, it's been a while since I covered that area.  I managed to get along the area better.  One lady spotted em after she got out of her car with her date.  Awkard as it was to have a lady spot me while his date watched (yeah, I felt for the guy) it's nice to be noticed.  Even thou I barely cross the South End on patrol a few times, I thought I had an idea where the streets were.  As awkward as it was, & I didn't get to the worse part yet, I still managed to make it work.  As I managed to pass a mini cul de sac in the area, there was a man I a running car with the engine running.  I asked if everything was alright, he said yes as another man came out confrontational. Noting his body language & non-verbal communication, he seemed nervous & wanted me out.  So I asked a gain, a wee more forceful.  However, the man I met first was so calm, he shrugged it off & he assured it was nothing.  I left.  It was all well, but for future reference probably as little more action should be taken.  Taking the body language, a better probe would be used.  Since I can't search Inside the car, since it would be an invasive search for then police, looking in plain view would be helpful since it isn't crossing barriers.  Asking questions would also be helpful to allow them to explain things if done properly and professionally without feeling like I'm invading privacy.  A good idea for future detectives and real life superheroes.  Observation is always an important super-power you can have in your hold.  I had a wardrobe malfunction in Washington Street, as my cape started to slip off.  As embarrassed and lucky I was that it wasn't worse, I handled properly and without embarrassment.  But it could've been worse.  I crossed Methadone Mile, and it was surprising quiet.  A good sign that the area might be getting better, but I could've been wrong.  I went on the other side and continued Wal;king.  I noticed a man having trouble.  I came to help, only he was just homeless and gave him a cereal bart.  I also noticed him in other areas as well.  I walked down to the corner of Washington Street & Massachusetts Avenue, to see an unoccupied bag near an ATM and the bus stop.  I called 911 all about it.  They were sending someone to check it out.  I would've waited, but they said I didn't have to stay so I left.  Later I noticed an unoccupied running car on Mass Ave with their hazard lights on with no driver inside.  I called 911 to report the situation.  I'm noticing I've been getting better at making emergency calls like that.  But being there in the small time, you still have to be there when the big time comes is just as important.  I would've done a third call on a car with its alarm blaring near Slade's Bar.  I knew the main street being Tremont Street, but I didn't see the Hammond Street sign, which would've been important, so I could give 911 the exact location.  But by the time I would figure out, the alarm was silenced.  Nothing I can do.  Also, getting to know some areas along the Back Bay.  But as I left, some people were flirting at me as I was going back.  God! this is weird.  I stand tall knowing my area better and I'm getting better and better at this.