1615 Checked the business along US 1 and the entrances to Rio Vista.
1630 I was flagged down in reference to a very large black Rotweiler running loose. It was reported the dog was threatening persons by its aggressive actions (growling and chasing people). Upon arrival the dog also charged at me and this was truly not appreciated from my perspective. While quickly taking inventory of my digits and limbs, I retreated faster that a Wildebeest pursued by a pride of hungry lions; all the while controlling an overwhelming urge to soil myself.
This rather unpleasant fellow weighed in at about 125 pounds and had the enraged disposition of a sleep deprived Grizzly Bear. I noted what surely must have been about 3000 gleaming sharp teeth inside of his salivating jowls as he appeared to be sizing up the bite width required to remove my thigh. Clearly, he was not pleased with my presence.
Now that we had established a mutual not-so-admiration society between us, I was quite pleased with myself when I successfully duped the bad mannered buffoon into a entering a fenced yard. I allowed him to believe I could be his next tasty mid-day snack should he enter the gate and commence to devour me.
He charged towards me once again as if I was wearing a necklace draped with fresh pork chops but he soon came to the sad realization that I could jump safely to the opposing side of the fence thusly thwarting his attempt to render me forever mutilated. I must claim an entirely new appreciation for chain link fencing on this day.
Finding it impossible to hide my outward laughter while closing the gate securely behind him; I taunted “Cujo” (from a safe distance, of course) on his basic lack of intelligence. Grinning from ear to ear animal control was summonsed to come take possession this beast and I rejoiced openly in my victory in this battle of wits with man’s best friend.
Unfortunately, my self-achieved elation was very short lived as our beloved local animal control agency advised me it was a legal holiday and they do not respond to any such foolishness on holidays. Awesome!! Thank-you so much for the warm inner feelings I now achieved knowing why I pay my property taxes each and every fall and spring!!
Nearly out of options, I left my new found friend drooling and captive inside his temporary quarters. I drove through the neighborhood fervently asking all persons who were found if anyone may know who in the world may possess such a hostile creature.
I was eventually directed to a possible owner. Contact was made with a pleasant chap who, acknowledged the dog was his after checking his back yard and finding his dog was auspiciously missing.
He immediately came to the address and retrieved his possessed possession without further incident.
An animal complaint case report was filed #14-005734
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
0630 I patrolled the isles, mainland and LYC and I checked 1105 twice.
1515 Patrols and re-checks of vacation homes in sprinkling rain.
1530 Resident called and stated this morning at 1:15 hrs the house alarm activated indicating a rear door breech which has never happened before. There was nothing found by the officers investigating the call. Currently the home is under heavy renovations and many works are present daily.
1630 All vacation homes checked secure on re-check. (rain continues)
1700 Patrolled the Isles, Cordova Road and the Yacht Club.
1815 Patrolled the business along US 1 and entrance streets.
1925 Dispatched in reference to a silent panic alarm from the residence. Upon arrival I was met in the street by the homeowner who stated she had incorrectly input the code causing the activation. All was secure and the homeowner was appreciative of the “very fast” response time.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
1140 While conducting vacation checks, noticed an empty spot for a TV in swim up pool bar. I emailed homeowner for confirmation.
1200 Completed vacation checks. I moved a package to the rear.
1240 Resident above confirmed that the other TV had broken previously.
1540 Phantom 9-11 hang-up again from construction site. It had come in repeatedly during
Day shift. Lt Scelfo began working on contacting AT&T to end the problem.
1830 Many residents walking about the neighborhood enjoying the weather. Corridors,
LYC, parks and neighborhood secure. 10-7.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
0945 10-8, No messages were found on cell phone. Reference the 911 hang-ups, I called the ATT customer service number. After a grueling phone tree gauntlet, I made it to a representative. ATT stated the problem should be corrected by today.
1100 Call from resident. Her unlocked car was broken into sometime Tuesday after 730 pm to 730 am. Taken was a black duffle bag. I processed for prints (got some good ones if they’re not hers). Report #14-008525.
1150 Responded to alarm. I cleared it as accidental by the homeowner.
1155 Received call form resident regarding a suspicious tan vehicle with a man sitting in her swale. Responded after the alarm, subject was GOA. I advised resident we would keep a look out for him to return.
1647 Contact with W/M cutting palm fronds from city trees in median at 9 Ave &
Ponce. He was advised the trees were city property, warned & sent on way.
1911 Contacted urban camper at the gazebo & sent him on his way. When returning to
my car I contacted a driver who went the wrong way on the roadway to get to
his parking spot at the apartment bldg adjacent to the park. I reminded him of the
dangers inherent in his actions and the consequences. He was warned and
admonished.
1930 Corridors, parks, LYC & neighborhood secure. 10-7.
Friday, January 24, 2014
0715 Patrolling mainland, LYC and Isles.
0940 Called by residence reference a fraud, looked on list and did not see them. They called into 5700.
1015 10-7
Saturday, January 25, 2014
1715 Completed a loop of the mainland, LYC and Isles.
1820 I’m still driving around it is very quiet.
1915 Completed all checks, all appears secure. Rough day it was very, very quiet.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
0645 10-8, called in, 10 missed calls from a private number. Let the patrolling begin.
0745 Very quiet out
0945 Completed check of the mainland, LYC and isles.
1045 10-7
Monday, January 27, 2014
0620 Conducted a walking patrol
1545 I began patrols and checks of the vacation homes
1610 I received a call from the resident who stated she accidentally activated her house alarm and wanted no police assistance. Apparently she was able to deactivate the alarm before the alarm company called FLPD as I was never dispatched.
1645 I began distributing the new yard signs to the renewing members on the list.
1820 Discontinued yard sign stickers due to darkness.
1900 Patrolled the Isles, Yacht Club and Cordova Road.
2000 Patrolled the businesses along US 1 and entrance streets to Rio Vista.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
0730 Patrolling
0830 Completed a loop of mainland, isles and LYC.
0900 House manager for residence stated they are tenting the house today and could we keep an Eye on it. 10-7
1545 Began checks of vacation homes and disbursements of renewal yard stickers
1620 I received a call on the detail phone in reference to a W/F subject passed out on the sidewalk in front of the market at SE 7 Street and Federal Hwy. Upon arrival I located the damsel in distress apparently over come by the evil forces of gravity and lying near the front door of the grocery sprawled out in a small puddle of foamy saliva.
Initially, I foolishly believed this maiden to be a tad intoxicated, however; she quickly corrected my errant interpretation of the observed data. She inferred she was only cleverly disguising herself to be an incoherent, slobbering muddle of horizontally entrapped humanity who was enjoying the view of this vast world from the perspective of a common insect.
Had I not observed the half-dozen empty beer cans contained in her purse and was nearly assassinated by the inordinate distilled toxic odors spewing from her oral cavity; I may have totally bought into her account of this circumstance. Questioning if I may have been a bit hasty in my assessment of the situation I elected to err on the side of prudence as I summonsed an ambulance to possibly render her aid.
After close examination of my prone princess, FLFD/EMS surmised her to be uninjured but unfortunately seriously snookered. Dazed and confused, I was shaking my head in disbelief as I drove away from this uncommon encounter; it appeared my brothers in public service had also never seen a professional entomologist at work!!
Enter paradigm shift - stage left J
1705 All vacation homes checked secure on re-check.
1715 I began posting renewed membership yard signs.
1840 I discontinued sticker posting as darkness abounds.
1915 Patrols of the entrance street to Rio Vista.
2000 Checked all of the parks.
2100 Met with a member resident on N. Rio Vista in reference to questions/advice.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
1550 Checks completed and apparently secure. Began patrol and updating of the RVSP signs.
1755 Traffic stop at 6 St & Federal Hwy, vehicle traveling at an accelerated speed and
cutting into traffic across solid pavement markings just prior to the tunnel. Rio Vista resident warned and admonished.
1830 Corridors, parks and neighborhood secure. RVSP signs updated as weather permitted
(I got wet, some of the stickers would not adhere when wet, others did). 10-7.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
1525 Out of town checks completed.
Began updating RVSP signs amidst the rain. WOOHOO!
1727 Flagged down by resident on Cordova complaining about
an illegal golf cart that had just passed being operated by a 12 year old girl. He intends
to call us when he sees an unlawfully operated cart in the future as he thinks things
have gotten out of hand. A reminder in the civic association newsletter about the
lawful operation of the carts might remedy the situation.
1900 Updated a number of the RVSP signs, but stopped on account of heavy rains. We are
out of the circular RVSP sign, (I did not locate any in the trunk) I had to replace some of
the older shield-type signs when doing the updates. Corridors, parks & neighborhood
secure. 10-7.
Friday, January 31, 2014
0815- Began and completed out of town checks. All appear to be secure.
0840- Patrolled bridges, LYC. No unusual activity to report.
0900- Picked up 2 new signs from Carole and delivered to requested locations.
1110- Final patrol all areas provided directions to jogger looking for cemetery.
2300 Patrols through area. Quiet.
0200 Continued Patrols
Saturday, February 01, 2014
1230 Patrolling mainland, LYC and Isles.
1330 Completed vacation checks all appears secure
1430 Beautiful day constantly assisting with lost drivers
2300 Patrols through area. Quiet
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