June 2, 2020

In the recent rise of the police shooting of George Floyd and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, this was an unprecedented time.  Now for me, I can understand both sides well.  While I respect having accountability, I was myself being a victim of bigotry and discrimination due to being a high-functioning autistic.  Also understanding that every negative affect can affect anyone in either a positive or negative reaction, I have to look out at both sides, keeping my eyes open.  But one thing is clear, if I saw any uncertain situation dealing with the police, the one law I will look at is my code; dignity, honor, respect.  If the code is thrown away, I WILL BE A MILLION TIMES WORSE THAN IAB!   With that being said, it was urgent that I do my patrols. I had to keep low key, not start any unnecessary chaos, carrying only the essentials.   I started at Dudley Street.  It was a relatively short patrol, in which I will get into later.  From first glance I saw a car with lights on running in an area near a closed business. However, not knowing if it's a business or a residence.  I had to play the road of caution.  After all I have to be keeping my professionalism too, no9 mistakes. However, it ended early when a man was asking if I saw his dog.  I asked him questions retaining to the dog, to get a better idea.  Knowing it was late at night, I knew searching for me would be folly.  So I gave him my card, to give me the information via e-mail and I will look into some agencies and ideas.  I decided to get home early to put my plans at work.  However, earlier today, he didn't reply. Even thou it was a day wasted, I felt I gave that man hope that his dog was found, and I believe he was.  Bright news during tough times.