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When you are bored!
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Posted over 2 years ago I am just curious! We all know that while dispatching there are times when it is absolutely slow. I know I just used the "S" word. Hope I don't jinx anyone! But anyway - what does everyone do to keep themselves busy? What are you allowed to do at work? |
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| Posted over 2 years ago "It's better to ask forgiveness than permission." ;) |
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| Posted over 2 years ago Hey dayn....how does this apply? |
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| Posted over 2 years ago trin911 said: Oh, I know what he means! LOL |
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| Posted over 2 years ago trin911 said: I know what you are asking. When I dispatched I was just bored and nothing to do. Patrol when i was bored I found something to do. CID detectives, always a new case coming in and was never bored.. Now narcotics supervisor, well, I miss being bored. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago same here, we know exactly what dayngers means.....!!! |
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| Posted over 2 years ago dayngerus said: I don't know if it's better but it sure is easier |
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| Posted over 2 years ago I'm never bored, I work in South Central Los Angeles! Target rich environment! Stay Safe Warriors! Ed O'Shea |
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| Posted over 2 years ago LAPDEdOShea said: LOL |
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| Posted over 2 years ago dayngerus said: I agree! |
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| Posted over 2 years ago My department allows us to pretty much do what we want. We have TV, and internet. We also read books, magazines and stuff like that. As long as the material is not improper we are able to read it/view it. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago Got a buddy in Victoria Texas. When the night would slow down they had a challenge to see who could get the furthers out of town and back without getting a call. They had to have proof of their distance and would most of the time take a picture. Well on night, my buddy made it as far as Cuero Texas. That is approximately 30 miles away from Victoria. He snapped a picture of his unit in front of the "Welcome to Cuero" sign and returned to Victoria. When he was coming back in, he and his partner both received an emergency call. Lucked out! |
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| Posted over 2 years ago We can read books, mags, newspapers, etc... Internet as well. Someone once told me that time is a predator that stalks us all our lives. But maybe time is also a companion who goes with us on our journey, and reminds us to cherish the moments of our lives because they will never come again. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago When I know I am going to be waiting someplace, I do what little old ladies everywhere do-- knit! I also take along a book of sudoku. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago We don't get too, too much down time on my shift but occasionally there is time for people to get in some hobby time and of course shit talking is always a favorite past time! |
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| Posted over 2 years ago Free Time? There are dispatch centers that have free time? LOL...just kidding....we get one or two of them a year..usually Thanskgiving and Christmas....Work swing shift - 12pm to 2200 in Las Vegas, NV....seems these are the only 2 days this town actually stops..... We get to read, limited internet, limited TV - news only.....mostly we get to relax and have fun and chat with each other... |
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| Posted over 2 years ago The phrase "proactive policing" comes to mind. You can always find something to get into. Be creative |
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| Posted over 2 years ago scott_tarpley said: yep |
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| Posted over 2 years ago We get to use the internet, watch tv, read books, etc. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago narco33gal said: we only get to watch the news or weather channel, we don't have the internet. We can read and I crochet. Now that the little darlins are back in school the nites have calmed down. I'm responsible enough to be in charge of a radio but I can't be distracted by anything else. Sigh. Funny how I'm responsible in some areas then can't be "trusted" to do my job and believe you me--my guys come first above EVERYTHING~~in my relationship with other dispatchers. If I hurt someone ones feelings, trying to get information, I'm sorry but my guys come first. Get over it. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago i get on policelink!!!....i honestly stay on here for about 4-5 hours a night. i surf the web, cook myself something to eat in our kitchen..(free food by the ay) watch tv, take smoke breaks, puzzles, watch movies on the dvd player, magazines, sewing, gosh.....we sit around and try to think of stuff b/c it gets so slow around my office...like 3-4 calls a night |
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| Posted over 2 years ago When bored our people just the internet or to a book or we sit and talk. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago This weekend are the VMAs in Vegas....we have a poll going to see how many celebrity vehicles we can pull over....LOL |
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| Posted over 2 years ago Policelink
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| Posted over 2 years ago Ditto and Firelink... |
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| Posted over 2 years ago Our dispatchers can watch tv, eat, read books, and talk about the weather. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago getting real bored I just walk out the back yard of the house and shoot at the trees. On patrol I get bored I go out to the country away from houses and try out the new toys I bought. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago psquier said: There's a Firelink?? That's just wrong!! They already have their big screen TV and a Lazy Boy recliner! "You can't lead from behind" Gen'l James Longstreet, CSA |
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| Posted over 2 years ago sgt457, yep believe it or not. We also get to watch tv and surf the internet as well which is how I end up here. :-) |
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| Posted over 2 years ago dayngerus said: Most definitely! |
