Sunday, May 17, 2015
May 16, 2015
My first encounter came when I saw a dog inside an SUV in the night. Looking at the dog it looked like it was alright. I looked at the license plate number. I called 911, knowing that knocking a window would make the situation worse. Fortunately, as I called, the owners came as I heard a car alarm start (don't worry. I didn't touch the car. It was a key trigger.) I hung up & told them my concern. They said they were out for a few moments. As I felt fortunate for their sakes that I didn't fully reach the call, I felt that they were lucky it was a cool day in May & not a hot day in July. Later, I noticed a car parked on the sidewalk. I thought that the car was in need of repairs. But it turns out the person had to move the car quickly. As seen, myself in situations that were handled well. I think longer patrols would provide better results. In time, I know I can get to top notch.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
I started my patrol late. I noticed a man with the blinkers on parked on the side of a building. I asked if everything was okay. He was, he was loading for the night. As I walked past the water, I noticed a couple walking out of a tavern. I also noticed a guy in a hoodie pass me by. He also walked past the couple. In many ways, it could've been a prevention of a crime. No time, to loolygag, time to move on. I walked a little bit farther farther a while. I managed to work with the cane, so it wouldn't appear as a threat. I started stopping and asking if someone is alright, not the negative with are you in trouble. As I went back more ideas came into me, on how I can make more of my patrols. A very good patrol!
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
As I walked, I noticed a couple of men talking. As I turned out they had a large, friendly husky which made them safe. As well, I passed some people on the outside of a Mexican restaurant, with one of them drunk. I took a look, to make myself aware upon return. When I did, I noticed a neon-garbed man looking like a Pauly Shore fan from MTV was drunk with two men smoking cigarettes, and a woman, The woman was close to the neon man and there was no threat, just a guy acting as if he was macho. I walked down the street. I was going to extend it, but inside I felt I had to make it short. So I walked as far as the park. Along, the way, I noticed a car in the nearly abandon for the time industrial park with lights on. It was safe since it was at the door, but I looked to see if there was anyone else waiting and there wasn't. So I walked on. My patrol techniques are improving. For a shortened patrol, I improved by leaps & bounds.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
April 25, 2015
I started my patrol with a learning experience. Normally, for the last few, I walked in a quick motion without stopping. As I heard a noise, I managed to stop, think, access. Stopping, nuff' said; thinking & accessing, listening to the situation to see if it warrants my attention. I heard a noise. I stopped to see if help is needed. But the car passed and it was silent. No need for work, even thou the technique might need a bit of tightening. I did a different route. Once again I heard a noise, I stopped. But I heard kids laughing and hanging out. No danger problem, no need to work. I walked on the opposite side of the street, with few people around. It felt like the eyes of a hawk. As I passed kids doing tricks on their bike, possibly the only time to do so in the area this time of year. I noticed a dead end on my route. I thought to stop the patrol, but I remembered the question on how many times to defeat an opponent. So I walked another route. I was going to continue, but I noticed nature calls. I am starting to think about an hour fasting before patrols. As I passed a store, I looked at a window as a car was running at the door. I noticed the cashier calm as I stop on the other side of street. A calm cashier, no hints of danger. It was learning patrol that leapt by bounds, even thou I wished it was longer.
I thought of was Hero Man said about uniforms not looking suspicious, like a hoodie and sunglasses. But I remembered if it wasn't for my sunglasses, I would be more suspicious. So I'm proud of my uniform, even in my uniqueness.
I thought of was Hero Man said about uniforms not looking suspicious, like a hoodie and sunglasses. But I remembered if it wasn't for my sunglasses, I would be more suspicious. So I'm proud of my uniform, even in my uniqueness.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
April 18, 2015
Managed to do a patrol for the first time in the warmer weather. Wore a lighter hoodie, with the hood down. I tried some alternative routes. With all the concern, & second looks, it turned out better than I thought. As I walked by a park, I heard some noise. Turned out to be laughter and having fun. Might be a future checkout thou. As I walked by I notice a man hanging with a man in the car. Too soon and premature to jump to any conclusions. They were gone by the time I returned. I also saw a car engine running in a pizzeria. Turned out to be nothing., I passed an event at the Hall. Fortunately no problems. I managed to make the most of my patrol. As it turned out, it turned into a great patrol.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
March 31, 2015
On the late patrol, it was mostly quiet. The air was more comfortable than recent days, which made it easier. I tried a few new routes. One of the things I noticed was as I passed by one area there was a smell of a dead skunk in the air. Fortunately, I was no where near the animal. As well, a few spotters, none of them was suspicious as they were going out, smoking a cigarette, or going some where quieter to make a call. All in all, nothing much. But I should be careful what I wish for...
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