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

Chapter 257 Meeting
Grim Reaper?

grim Reaper?

Actually, he didn't like this name, which sounded very ominous.

In past lives, the God of Death either refers to the god who controls human death or the Ten Kings of Hell, who hold the power of life and death over people.

But here, it symbolizes the cause of death, and has always been used in situations that trigger death and destruction.

If you're active in the underworld, then the name 'Grim Reaper' must be really cool and awesome.

Unfortunately, he still preferred to work in the sunlight, so the name became somewhat ominous.

What is the name John Wick?
Night. Night devil? babayaga?

Eric put his hands behind his head, leaned back in his chair, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

After the incident, he was taken to a familiar place.

A small but fully equipped office.

Not long after, he began to think a lot.

Before being brought here, he saw a lot of media news coming from the surrounding area.

Yes, just as Weston said, it was definitely a big event, the kind that would make headlines.

Thinking of this, Eric frowned slightly; he didn't like being famous.

The price of fame is too high.

There are countless eyes watching; just thinking about it is terrifying.

but
Eric's brow relaxed; with Daves around, he wasn't worried about being exposed.

He also has the right to privacy and can express his own needs.

For example, don't reveal his true situation, etc.

The police will only release information to the media and only disclose information that they can disclose.

Therefore, even if the media knows the truth, they will not reveal his true identity to the world. Even if the incident has a great impact and it is necessary to publish a story about a lone hero police officer taking on a machine gun-wielding bandit, they will still censor it.

Because once it's made public, it'll just cause trouble, and there's absolutely no need for it.

There's an unspoken understanding between them.

Otherwise, the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations Division would be unnecessary.

Moreover, the popularity of news fades over time and returns to normalcy. No one will remember this news; they will only be attracted by new trending news.

Eric expertly went through all the steps, "Next is... it seems to be the same old routine."

He heard footsteps outside and looked up.

His hearing has become so sensitive now.

Eric silently counted a few seconds before the small door in front of him opened, and a familiar face stepped out.

It was Robert, an internal affairs officer at the West Canyon Police Department.

He knew this person all too well.

Seeing Robert's sullen expression, Eric couldn't help but laugh and said, "Robert? You're in charge of the review again this time?"

Robert didn't respond, but simply pulled out a chair, sat down, and stared at Eric, saying coldly:

"Stop grinning at me!"

Damn it, I've given him even more work.

Eric chuckled.

Robert was instantly at a loss. Everyone else avoided him like the plague, but this guy in front of him didn't care at all.

Some people, after experiencing it many times, become familiar with the process and become proficient in various rules and loopholes.

That's Eric, that kind of killer.

"According to departmental regulations, in cases of shootings involving lethal force, the officer involved must immediately enter paid administrative leave," Robert stated officially.

"Officer Stevens, this is official notification. You will need to cooperate with our investigation and questioning for the next 72 hours."

During your leave, your duty weapon and badge will be temporarily held in custody. You may not perform any police duties until the Ministry of the Interior and the Use of Force Review Committee have completed their preliminary investigation and made a decision.

If there are no objections, please sign here to confirm that you have received the notification. Eric had expected this; it was standard procedure, no matter how many times he had been audited before.

Eric took the document, quickly glanced at it, signed his name, and pushed it forward, saying, "Do I need to undergo mandatory psychological counseling and evaluation?"

"Because your situation is very special."

Robert said, "Are you sure you need it? If so, I can arrange it for you!"

Eric understood what they meant; it turned out the police department didn't want to pay him any extra fees.

"I will follow the police station's instructions."

"That's good." Robert said, taking out a voice recorder and notebook.

"Officer Stevens, we need to conduct a preliminary on-site inquiry now."

Please recall and describe the entire process from the moment you received the order to set up the blockade point until the end of the incident in as much detail as possible.

The key is your decision-making process, the perceived threat, and the specific circumstances of each time you fired.

Eric calmly replied, "OK!"

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While Eric was being questioned by the Internal Affairs Department according to procedure, an internal meeting was also held within SWAT.

This matter has a significant impact.

Even Davis, the director of the Counterterrorism and Special Operations Bureau, was alarmed and participated in this internal SWAT meeting.

A group of people were gathered in an office.

A video about the incident was playing on the projection screen in front of him, and this video was extracted from the body camera on Eric.

The whole process of the video is actually very simple. It is told from a first-person perspective that Eric is hiding behind the car, using the terrain to his advantage to ensure his safety.

Then, intense gunfire erupted, and a dark blue pickup truck appeared to provide suppressive fire.

The first-person perspective involves calmly leaning against the rear of the car, and when the car suddenly lowers, immediately choosing to lie down.

Bang bang bang, the gunshots represent three short bursts of fire.

At the end of the video, only a fleeting image can be seen: the high-speed spinning front right tire instantly explodes and disintegrates, and the wheel rim violently rubs against the ground, leaving a long trail of dazzling sparks.

You can tell from the first-person perspective that the speed at which you climb up is quite fast.

The camera then panned to the left, eventually spotting the suspect kicking down the door and getting out of the car. Two short bursts of fire ended the fight.

The rather simple battle silenced the entire arena.

Davis crossed his arms and looked at the projection screen above, his expression a little awkward. He had a strange feeling that he could do it too, but he knew it was just a feeling.

This sense of conflict made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Davis couldn't help but look down at the obedient Rafe beside him and ask:

Is it really that simple?

Upon hearing his superior speak, Rafe opened his mouth, but finally said, "Sir, it looks simple but is actually extremely difficult. This performance is already at a very high level of tactical shooting."

Davis raised an eyebrow, asking curiously, "Can you do that?"

Rafe thought about it seriously for a moment, and finally shook his head a little dejectedly: "There are many tactics, it depends on the situation, and everyone's choice is different."

If it were me, I would temporarily avoid the fire and look for an opportunity to shoot into the cab and try to kill the driver.

However, the windshield may interfere with the trajectory, and the target is moving at high speed, resulting in an extremely low hit rate.

So I'll probably wait until the suspect rushes past and the field of fire changes before attempting a precise shot.

Davis drew out the last syllable of his voice and let out an "ah".

"Because when you look through the gaps under the car, your field of vision is only an extremely narrow horizontal slit. You can't see the whole vehicle at all; you can only see the wheels and a small patch of ground nearby."

Rafe was a little embarrassed: "And to achieve the same effect as him, you have to complete a series of actions in just a few seconds: spotting, making a decision, taking up the gun, aiming, and firing."

His firing efficiency was also astonishing; three shots accurately hit the tire, and two hit the suspect.

Rafe spoke in a softer voice because the data was indeed outrageous; even as the captain of SWAT's second team, he would find it difficult to achieve such a level of accuracy.

(End of this chapter)