Last week there was a subject that reported losing a large amount of cash from an unlocked vehicle parked in front of a convenience store. Well, I guess after she wasn't so frustrated about losing the money and searched a little closer, she found the money was still in her vehicle. The officer handling, had thought she was just making accusations after she had been nearby when another theft from a vehicle was reported and she overheard the report. She did advise when she notified dispatch that she found the money she was still missing a cell phone. She really didn't care about the cell phone when she was reporting the money missing, saying it was more of a throw away junk phone. But I guess it was enough of a thing to mention after it's the only thing missing.
Another year approaching the threshold entering new explorations, new challenges, the same game. Coworkers have came and went a few more than normal this past year and likely more any day now. I am starting to think more like a go with the flow person and less with a complainer attitude. I won't say this year was easy, there were many 12 hour shifts and shift coverages due to long term illness and resignations. Nearing 10 years in the seat behind the headset and at times I feel unwanted, unrespected. Then a day comes up where my officers thank me or have a discussion with me about nothing. But it shows they are people to who maybe forget dispatchers need asked if they are ok too.