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The murder rate for the pond has doubled, most occurring in the last couple of weeks.
All senseless.
robberies gone bad. 18 yr olds with beefs.

school started leaving shifts short for SRO.
officers are taking pre-arranged vacations.
we are still short.
i have spent the last three shift going from call to call. when i can, between assault and violation of restraining call, calls i handle other calls. the barking dog calls, the noise complaints, littering etc.
its draining.
there is no real end in sight.