Lucas' POV
"Just take one packet and pass it down," Chief Tatum says. "We will be going through each paper one by one."
I take a set of papers then pass the box to my left. There are about 150 officers sitting in a large conference room for our monthly meeting. We usually discuss crime rates and what we can do to better serve the community. Being that the holidays are coming up, we'll no doubt be put on high alert for DUIs and domestic calls.
A presentation screen is lowered down from the ceiling and Chief Tatum begins the presentation.
"As many of you know, the start of October basically means the start of a new holiday season. And as usual, we want you all on high alert for DUIs and domestic calls. For some people, the holidays bring people together, for others, things get worse. However," Tatum clicks a remote and the presentation screen lights up. The first slide says Drug Activity.
"This month's meeting isn't about the holiday high alert," Tatum continues. "The DEA has informed us of an increase of drug trafficking between Seattle and Bellevue. And it's not just weed. It's heroin. Unfortunately, this heroin has made it's way into East Seattle High and South Bellevue and a small group of students have been selling it."
I'm shocked. The biggest problems we have in Bellevue have always been domestic violence. Adding drugs into the mix only sounds like things will get worse.
"Intelligence has also told us that the kids dealing are all gang-affiliated." Tatum switches to the next slide. "They're all a part of Pandilla."
The slide shows a large group of men, ranginging from aged 12 to probably 60. They're all dressed in black and some are carrying guns, smoking blunts or just look really drunk. Even the kids.
"Of course, the DEA is taking the lead in this but what they've asked of our department is additional gun training. You will all be attending additional training sessions throughout the end of the year and just reminded of the things you learned in the academy. One thing I will say is that we shoot to kill when it comes to Pandilla. They will not take mercy on you so you will not take mercy on them should you encounter them."
The rest of the meeting goes by as usual but the only thing I can think about is Chantelle.
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Unarmed
RomanceA successful black woman, Chantelle Bernard has it all. She's 27-years old, works for Cosmopolitan Magazine, and makes enough money to do the things she wants. When she meets white police officer Lucas Stevenson, it seems as though life cannot get a...
