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Unexpected Allies

Published on September 24, 2010 By Sandra

The criminal mind is an interesting study and at the beginning of my career a senior office told me that to catch a criminal you had to think like one.  This statement holds good value and has assisted many an officer in making many an arrest.  Every now and then, a suspected criminal shows such [...]

Notes to Self:

Published on September 5, 2009 By Sandra

When about to be involved in a foot pursuit, put the police car in park before jumping out with PSD Hondo in order to prevent having to chase said police car down the hill  Make a note in my training log that PSD Hondo ’calls off’ in a real life situation when targeted on the wrong person Buy the recruit, [...]

Foot Pursuit

Published on July 22, 2009 By Sandra

Vancouver beaches are spectacular.  Maybe not as amazing as the beaches in tropical climes, but beautiful none the less.  This past weekend was no exception, and all the local beaches were jammed to capacity. Most people go to the beach with their friends, their kids, or their dog.  Kites and Frisbees, fish and chips, sunscreen [...]