Monthly Archives: December 2014

Winning a routine call for crazy…

Posted on December 21, 2014 by donofalltrades

The call was for an “OBS.” If I’m remembering correctly, OBS is an acronym for Organic Brain Syndrome, but it’s used in my circles to refer to somebody who’s basically crazy. I guess crazy isn’t politically correct, and maybe OBS … Continue reading →

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An atypical typical traffic stop…

Posted on December 17, 2014 by donofalltrades

I pulled a car over recently because it had an illegal temporary license plate attached to it. The driver, who I couldn’t see as I turned on my lights, was a young, black woman. She cracked open the door, as … Continue reading →

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