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

Chapter 78 Wilshire Police Station
"It concerns my life. I specifically checked. His name is Noel Gobert, and he's Quentin's younger brother, the leader of the Greystone Alley gang."

I have every reason to suspect that my lawyer and the Greystone Lane gang are colluding for my ten million dollar inheritance.

He was a lawyer, he knew everything about my family, he knew I was all alone, so he knew that if I died, he would have many ways to fulfill his wishes.

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After he finished speaking, Eric handed the video of Oleg's trial to Inspector Grey and Daves to watch.

He needs to explain the entire motive, process, and outcome of the matter to add sufficient credibility to his words.

Although there is no evidence, the logic fits together perfectly, forming a coherent whole.

He believed that once these words reached the detective agency in charge of the investigation, a lot of evidence would soon emerge.

There's also the Graystone Alley Brothers gang's involvement with fentanyl.

Once it fully erupts, the situation should develop in the direction he envisions.

Seeing the two of them watching the video, looking thoughtful, Eric continued.

“I went to see Oleg this morning.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Inspector Grey and Dave looked up at Eric.

“He didn’t go to work,” Eric said.

"I went to his house again and found signs of a struggle and fight. I suspect the Graystone Alley gang forcibly kidnapped Oleg while the ten gunmen were away."
Because they need to understand me.

Inspector Grey stretched out her hands, clasped them together to form a bridge under her chin, and entered into her own thoughts.

Seeing this, Daves said at the opportune moment, "I received a call from Eric last night. When I arrived, the scene had already been sealed off to prevent any news from getting out. He probably doesn't know whether Eric is alive or dead yet."

This statement inadvertently increased the Greystone Alley gang's confidence in Oleg's capture, as it was one of their key channels for understanding Eric.

Inspector Grey looked up at Eric, then at Daves, and nodded.

"It seems that the Wilshire Police Department is in charge of Koreatown."

As she spoke, she smiled at Eric and said, "I'll ask Inspector Zoe of the Wilshire Police Department first. She and I are good friends, and perhaps she knows something about the Greystone Alley Brotherhood."

Upon hearing this, Eric felt even more certain about the future.

When Inspector Grey had already found the phone, she subconsciously glanced at Daves, who had a blank expression.

He's a really good commander on duty. He's usually very sharp-tongued, but he's extremely protective of his own. I knew I hadn't misjudged him.

at the same time.

Wilshire Police Station.

Inspector Zoe was sitting in her office, looking at the documents on her desk.

Previously, the Wilshire Police Department had also welcomed a group of new officers.

Besides the arrival of Jackson, the son of Kent, the head of the Department of Internal Affairs, there was another character who deserved her considerable attention.

Nolan John
Because this character is probably the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Yes, at the advanced age of forty-five, he has become the oldest newbie.

It is worth noting that this oldest rookie is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.

That's why this is something she cares about especially.

"Inspector, I still don't think he's a good fit for our Wilshire Police Department."

Upon hearing the sound, Inspector Zoe looked up and glanced ahead.

Gerry Wade, a sergeant and duty commander of the Wilshire Police Department's patrol division, previously served in the U.S. Army.

He was very resistant to the new recruit because he believed that the recruit was facing a mid-life crisis and that becoming a police officer was not his true mission.

"Although he's only been working for three days, I think he's doing quite well?" Inspector Zoe said with a smile.

“Gerry, we have to give him a chance?” But Gerry replied firmly, “I don’t think he really wants to be a policeman. If he wanted to be a policeman, why didn’t he do it when he was younger?”

Looking at the determined Gerry, Inspector Zoe's eyes showed helplessness. She didn't know how to make her subordinate understand that sometimes, one person's life experience can actually benefit others, and this trend is likely to expand.

Like, uh?

Inspector Zoe thought of her best friend, of what she had said, and of the interesting young man she had mentioned. According to her, it was this young man who, in just two short years, had brought a vibrant and energetic spirit to the stagnant West Canyon Police Department.

What was originally a peaceful life was occasionally disrupted by dramatic events, which made the West Canyon Police Department's reputation even more prominent.

"What's your name? Eric?"

Just as she was thinking this, the phone next to her rang, interrupting her thoughts.

Jingle Bell!
Inspector Zoe glanced at Gerry, who remained resolute, shook her head inwardly, and answered the phone.

"Hey?"

To her surprise, the caller was none other than her best friend, Inspector Grey of the West Canyon Police Department.

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“I do have some information about the Greystone Alley gang. If you could send me the photos, I might know more.”

Listening to what her best friend said, Inspector Grey glanced at Eric and smiled.

"Okay, I'll send it to you right away."

Inspector Zoe crossed her legs, her office skirt flaring out slightly, and raised an eyebrow.

"Did the Greystone Alley Brothers cause trouble for you, Grey?"

“If this is true, then it is,” Inspector Grey said softly.

"Given how things are developing, it's quite possible we'll join forces?"

Inspector Zoe's heart skipped a beat. She would be very interested in getting rid of this rotten tooth that had been stirring up trouble and affecting the security of the area recently.

Inspector Zoe smiled, her eyes narrowing. "I'm very interested."

"Very good, I'll wait for your news," Inspector Grey said with a smile, then hung up the phone.
He looked at Daves and said calmly,

“Send me photos of the thugs who broke into Eric’s house.”

Daves took a deep breath and said seriously, "Okay, I'll get ready right away."

After saying that, he gave Eric a look, signaling him to go out together.

Eric looked at Inspector Grey.

Inspector Grey nodded, as if to tell him that she took this matter very seriously and would be personally overseeing it.

Eric smiled slightly and followed Daves out of the office.

"Go back and get some rest."

The first thing Daves said to him as he walked out of the office was this sentence.

"The police will give you an explanation."

"it is good!"

Eric let out a soft breath, not at all surprised, after all, he wasn't a policeman anymore.

California regulations are very strict on this matter.

If a patrol officer is placed on paid leave due to an investigation into a shooting incident or other similar event, their law enforcement authority will be suspended, and their firearm and badge must be surrendered.

Of course, during his leave, in case of an emergency, if it falls within his responsibilities and the situation is urgent, he may temporarily resume his law enforcement powers, but he must report immediately before enforcing the law, otherwise he may face an internal investigation.

(End of this chapter)