A Story By Benjamin H Groff© Groff Media Copyright 2024©
In a town of fifteen thousand residents, the local police department comprised fifteen police officers and eight communication officers who also served as correctional officers. This team was dedicated to serving their community. The city had constructed the building in the early 1900s, and it shared its space with the fire department, which employed full-time firefighters. The fire crew typically had five to six members on duty during a twenty-four-hour shift. Together, these two services provided the city with around-the-clock emergency care, forming a unique and committed staff.
Among the day shift employees was Captain Bickerstaff, better known as “Bick,” a forty-year veteran of the department. He oversaw the Communications and Correctional Divisions, which included receiving incoming calls from the community, dispatching calls to units, and managing the intake and monitoring of prisoners. His team of seven staff members, each with their own distinctive character, included Edna, Gail, Pam, Sheila, Patty, and Ben.
The patrol division had a rotating roster of officers, with frequent personnel changes. As their stories unfold, the names of these officers will emerge. Future narratives will consist of true events from the law enforcement career, with certain details altered to protect privacy.
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