Archive for December, 2008

The Year in Review

December 31, 2008

As 2008 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting back on the people I have met and the situations I have experienced over the last twelve months.
When taken at face value, I’ve had an exciting year, but really, when is policing NOT exciting?  There have been car chases, ERT (SWAT) deployments, and take-downs.  The lights and sirens of [...]

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How to be a Good Witness – Part Three

December 30, 2008

As promised, here is the final installment for my mini-series on ‘How to be a Good Witness’.
So you’ve found yourself in the position where a crime unfolds itself right in front of you, and you are fortunate enough to have in your possession a fully charged cell phone. You are able to make the call in to [...]

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Why Car Thieves Fear Police Dogs

December 29, 2008

A while back, a young man made the poor decision to steal a minivan. John (not his real name) drove around Vancouver in his stolen van until he caught the attention of two officers in a police car.  They conducted a traffic stop, and John pulled over.  John must have realised he was about to [...]

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This Week in Policing – Dec. 26th, 2008

December 26, 2008

It’s been a quiet week from a policing perspective – the heavy snowfall and the holiday spirit kept everything down to a dull roar over the last few days.  
The exception was the Grinch-like incident of two would-be thieves trying to make off with the huge inflatable Christmas decorations from someones front yard on Christmas Eve.  They were caught [...]

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Sandra & Hondo

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