The attitude I'm worried about Mitchel this job isn't about the briefing room door opened and Lieutenant Chen's voice carried through the precinct roll call. In five wek finish this later Thompson said but Savannah was already walking away her boots clicking purposefully against the lenium floor The Briefing room filled quickly with the usual. Morning chaos officers trading stories from the night shift rookies comparing notes and Veterans claiming their usual seats Savannah chose a spot in the front row pulling out. Her notebook more for show than necessity she'd already memorized all the standard protocols and procedures Lieutenant Chen began the briefing with routine updates a series of car break-ins. In the South District a warning about a new drug making rounds in the clubs and updates on ongoing investigations then she paused her expression growing serious.
One more thing before assignments Chen announced judge Marcus Carter is presiding over several of our cases this month those of you who've been here a while know him he's fair but extremely thorough. Expects everything by the book no shortcuts no assumptions make sure your paperwork is pristine a few veteran officers nodded knowingly Savannah jotted down. The name though privately she dismissed the war warning paperwork was paperwork and a judge was a judge she' dealt with plenty of authority figures. In her life as assignments were handed out Savannah received her patrol route a mixed residential and Commercial area that some officers considered challenging due to its diverse population and Complex Community Dynamics to her it. Was an opportunity to prove herself the morning passed quickly as Savannah familiarized herself with her beat she handled a shoplifting call with what.
She considered appropriate sternness wrote three traffic tickets and broke up a heated argument between neighbors before it could escalate each interaction reinforced her belief. In her own capabilities it was early afternoon when the call came in possible disturbance at Marshall Street and fourth the dispatcher's Voice crackled through her radio male subject reportedly acting suspiciously near. The convenience store copy that Savannah respond responded immediately already turning her patrol car toward the location unit 247 responding the scene she found seemed deceptively ordinary a young black man. In business casual attire standing near the store entrance checking his phone Darnell Washington had no idea his life was about to intersect with savanas. In a way that would change both their Futures Savannah approached with her hand resting casually on her utility belt her stance broadcasting Authority sir sir I'm going to need you to step away.
From the entrance Darnell looked up from his phone surprised excuse me we received reports of suspicious activity Savannah stated her voice carrying the clipped tones she'd practiced for commanding respect what's your business. Here I'm waiting for my sister Darnell replied maintaining his composure despite his growing confusion she works at the dental office next door we're meeting for lunch an's eyes narrowed. The answer was perfectly reasonable but something in her bristled at his calm demeanor in her mind compliance meant nervous deference I'm going to need to see some ID may I ask why Darnell's. Question was polite but direct I'm just standing here sir are you refusing to comply with a lawful order Savannah took a step closer. Her hand tightening on her belt no I'm simply asking hands where I can see them Savannah's voice Rose sharply drawing the attention of passers.