The real life of an American police officer: Winning over others with virtue

Chapter 212 The Incident Spreads
This agency recently took over and is leading the investigation into a major and serious crime that occurred at the Enley Cafe and Gas Station in Virginia.

The case involves a dangerous armed group operating across state lines, initially identified as an extremist cult criminal organization, and is linked to multiple heinous crimes in Virginia, including but not limited to state police corruption, a series of disappearances, and violent murders.

At the heart of the crime scene, Officer Eric Stevens, who was off duty, and his colleague, FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) Agent Tifa Allison, were on vacation when they learned of the organization's criminal activities and were attacked by members of the organization.

According to FBI crime scene reconstruction, evidence collection, and preliminary witness testimonies, Officer Eric Stevens took necessary defensive actions to protect himself and his colleagues in an extremely dangerous situation.

Officer Eric Stevens' actions in the incident were in accordance with the principle of self-defense.

Their actions directly prevented further deadly threats against FBI agents and innocent civilians.

Its actions played a decisive role in the FBI's successful control of the scene, the killing and arrest of several key suspects, and the acquisition of crucial evidence.

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Aiswin read it word by word, and the only sounds in the office were the rustling of papers turning and his increasingly heavy breathing.

Under Brenda's gaze, he put down the documents, subconsciously rubbed his temples, and met her curious look with a helpless expression.

"This kid quietly pulled off another big feat. While off duty, he single-handedly confronted an armed cult, turned the tide, and even received high praise from the FBI."

As he spoke, Eswin handed the opened document to Brenda, who had been incredibly curious, and couldn't help but swear and mutter to himself.

"This guy is no ordinary second-level patrol officer, he's practically a human Rambo, okay!"

But having said that, Aiswin realized the weight of the words.

The positive value is enormous. A rank-and-file patrol officer made a key contribution in a major federal case, thwarting a major crime and protecting FBI agents. This is excellent propaganda material.

Thinking of this, Esven glanced at Brenda, whose expression clearly conveyed the same meaning, but Esven still shook his head.

"While it's excellent publicity material, there are potential risks. The nature of this incident is too sensitive. If the media digs into the details, it may bring unexpected trouble to that kid."

Brenda frowned slightly, clearly also thinking about the troublesome media, and nodded.

"That kid should be on the FBI's radar now, and his career trajectory might change from here on out." Aswen's eyes flashed, he seemed to have thought of something.

Brenda chimed in, "They've had him on their radar for a while now; it seems like the FBI branch in Los Angeles is all asking about him."

"Heh." Aiswin chuckled, picked up the internal phone, and said after the person on the other end answered, "Please have Inspector Grey come to my office."

Bring along Constable Eric Stevens, badge number 3462's recent complete file and assessment report.

Additionally, the union president was notified that the FBI had sent a notification letter regarding the interstate policing incident involving Constable Eric Stevens, badge number 3462, emphasizing the right to legal counsel.

The union should be prepared to receive calls from the FBI or the officers themselves at any time.

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West Canyon Police Department.

Police Inspector Grey, who had just finished a meeting, was about to have a sip of her cold coffee to catch her breath when the intercom on her desk rang shrilly.

She raised an eyebrow slightly, took the phone, and discovered that it was the Commissioner General's Secretariat asking her to bring Eric's complete file to the Commissioner General's office at headquarters.

"understood."

Inspector Grey paused, hung up the phone, and after a moment, she came to her senses.

It was about Eric. In that instant, Inspector Grey suddenly remembered that Daves had mentioned to her that Eric had asked for leave to go out.

Various thoughts came to mind, and Inspector Grey subconsciously frowned, thinking with some uncertainty.

"Is Eric up to something again? Otherwise, why would the Commissioner General want his recent file?" Commissioner Grey had no idea that Eric was in trouble; instead, she was worried that Eric had gotten into some kind of trouble.

After all, the Los Angeles Police Department is just a city police force; they only have law enforcement authority within the city of Los Angeles. Outside of Los Angeles, they are at most just ordinary citizens.

Thinking of this, Inspector Grey picked up the phone again and called someone who was just about to finish their night shift and go home.

"."

Daves, who had just left the police station, turned back with a heavy expression and went straight to Inspector Grey's office.

"Eric is a law-abiding citizen and would never do anything wrong."

Inspector Grey looked at Daves, whose face was serious but solemn, and said helplessly.

"I haven't said what it is yet."

Daves pursed his lips and said, "I was about to leave work. The only reason you called me over is because of Eric, as always."

Inspector Grey paused for a moment, then thought about it carefully and realized it was true! Most of the time, Daves was called over because of Eric.

"That kid isn't causing trouble outside, is he?" Daves asked tentatively.

“I don’t know yet.” Inspector Grey shook her head. “But the Chief Inspector needs to see his file and recent evaluation report. I may not know until I get there.”

As she spoke, Inspector Grey looked at Daves and said, "There shouldn't be any problems with his file, right?"

Daves said helplessly, "What problem could there be? He's been performing very steadily lately. Do you know what he says most often in front of me?"

Inspector Grey asked curiously, "What is it?"

"I am the most law-abiding five-star citizen in Los Angeles."

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After ending her conversation with Daves and letting him go back to rest, Inspector Grey retrieved all of Eric's files, including his promotion evaluation, training records, and duty reports, and went to the Commissioner General's office.

When she knocked on the door of the Commissioner General's office and saw Commissioner General Eswin's expressionless face, as well as the conspicuous FBI file folder on the table, her heart sank.

"The FBI? This is serious enough to have alarmed the federal government?"

Aiswin observed the change in Inspector Grey's expression and immediately realized that she had misunderstood, which made him chuckle to himself.

That kid seems to always cause trouble and bloodshed, so it's no wonder she would have the wrong idea.

He casually put the file folder that Grey had brought aside, then pushed the notification letter in front of her across the desk and pointed to the sofa.

"Take a look at this first, it's about Constable Eric Stevens, Level 2."

Inspector Grey took a deep breath, picked up the file bag, sat down on the sofa, and began to feel a little uneasy as she took the documents out of the bag.

To be honest, Eric was a talent she really liked, which is why she pushed away those hands that tried to poach him.

I really don't want anything to happen to Eric.

However, as she read on, Inspector Grey's mouth unconsciously opened slightly.

Cult? Gunfight? Protecting FBI agents? Self-defense? And it even received official endorsement and thanks from the FBI?

(End of this chapter)