Ready to Play

Butler, W.
08/26/2011

A man sees a parked car in front of his apartment and notices the engine is still running. It’s been there for over an hour. He becomes concerned and calls the police.

Defend My Honor

Butler, W.
08/21/2011

Less than an hour to go until end of watch. Time to bring it in. But we can’t just yet–there’s a busty Korean woman up ahead jumping up and down and flailing her arms. She’s wearing a tight, low-cut blouse. A damsel in distress, maybe?

No, Fuck You

Butler, W.
10/18/2010

My partner, Shaq, and I are on a traffic stop. Sergeant Tony Carrasquillo is bored. He swings by to shoot the shit with us. It’s all routine until some jackass in a convertible BMW rolls by. He shouts, “Fuck you pigs!” and salutes us with his middle finger.

The Pet Permit Caper

Butler, W.
07/27/2010

“Hold on, partner,” says my partner, Guy McKinney. “We’re getting flagged down.” Eyes right: a woman flails her arms, almost doing jumping jacks to get our attention. “Help!” she shouts.

Six More Hours

Butler, W.
07/21/2010

“Let’s go sit on an intersection,” suggests my partner, Guy McKinney. I know which one–Esperanza and Infidelity. Lots of pedestrian activity there. “People don’t know that when the red light blinks they’re not supposed to start crossing the street. It’s a good ticket.”