JANUARY 29, 2013
Cold, much colder
than I remember last year being. It's not just the temperature, their used to be
a warmth that came from the people here. I love this city but it's dying, giving
into the criminals. Politicians are too afraid of change, worried about re-election. The people's cries fall on deaf ears. "We are not going to arrest our way out
of this problem." - Mayor Mike Mcginn. No we won't, not with your loose policies
on drugs and district attorney Holmes cutting everyone deals. Small businesses
are hurting because parking meters are running till 8 o’clock. The police are
given orders to let rioters destroy buildings and there have been more
shootings then I care to count. Not sure what I can do... But I won't remain
silent. When I put on this uniform I knew things would change. Now I feel this
city needs me to wear a separate mask during the day. Something that is incorruptible,
something that stands up to these weak men in charge. Phoenix Jones challenges
criminals on their turf maybe its time I challenge politicians on theirs.
NOVEMBER 30 12:49AM
RAINING OUTSIDE, STANDING IN A BUSINESSES DOORWAY PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCHES ON MY UNIFORM.
"FUCK YOU IF YOU WANNA BE LIKE THAT, I'LL JUST GO GET MY GUN."
"NO FUCK YOU AND I ALREADY HAVE MINE."
I OVERHEAR THESE WORDS, REACT AND START TO MOVE TOWARD THE SUSPECTS. AS I GET CLOSER I AM OVER POWERED BY A FUNNY FEELING IN MY STOMACH. SO I STOP, ALWAYS TRUST YOUR GUT, SAVED MY LIFE MORE THEN ONCE.
I DIP OUT OF SIGHT BEHIND A BUSH KEEPING MY EYES ON THE SUSPECT. "911 - WHAT IS YOUR EMERGENCY?" I START TO EXPLAIN BUT BEFORE I CAN GET OUT A FULL SENTENCE, SEATTLE POLICE RANDOMLY DRIVE BY AND SEE THE GUY WITH HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKETS.
THE OFFICER POPS OUT OF THE CAR AND ASKS TO SEE HIS HANDS. THE MAN DOES NOT COMPLY AND STARTS MAKING HIS WAY TOWARD THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER PLACES HIS HAND ON HIS OWN GUN AND REPEATS THE COMMAND.
"SHOW ME YOUR HANDS!" AT THIS POINT THE MAN THROWS BOTH HANDS UP AS IF TO SAY THIS IS RIDICULOUS. HE TURNS HIS BACK TO THE OFFICER AND STARTS CAUSALLY WALKING AWAY FROM THE COP. THE OFFICER NOW KNOWS HE IS NOT ARMED AND PROCEEDS TO TALK TO HIM. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TALK THE MAN BECOMES ANGRY AND STARTS TO FIGHT WITH THE OFFICER.
AS I WATCH THEM WRESTLE I WANT TO HELP BUT AM NOT SURE IF I AM NEEDED. THE WRESTLING CONTINUES SO I YELL OUT "DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE?!" AT THAT EXACT MOMENT THE BAD GUY LOOKS AT ME AND SAYS "PHOENIX, HELP ME CALL THE POLICE". I AM PUZZLED BY HIS CLEAR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING. BACK UP OFFICERS ARRIVE, I HANG UP WITH 911 AND BEGIN RECORDING.
THE REST IS ON THIS VIDEO (I have been critical of the Seattle Police Department before but in this situation it was refreshing how much restrain and composure was shown by the officers. Force was used and submission holds were applied but all of it was necessary and completely justified.)
RAINING OUTSIDE, STANDING IN A BUSINESSES DOORWAY PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCHES ON MY UNIFORM.
"FUCK YOU IF YOU WANNA BE LIKE THAT, I'LL JUST GO GET MY GUN."
"NO FUCK YOU AND I ALREADY HAVE MINE."
I OVERHEAR THESE WORDS, REACT AND START TO MOVE TOWARD THE SUSPECTS. AS I GET CLOSER I AM OVER POWERED BY A FUNNY FEELING IN MY STOMACH. SO I STOP, ALWAYS TRUST YOUR GUT, SAVED MY LIFE MORE THEN ONCE.
I DIP OUT OF SIGHT BEHIND A BUSH KEEPING MY EYES ON THE SUSPECT. "911 - WHAT IS YOUR EMERGENCY?" I START TO EXPLAIN BUT BEFORE I CAN GET OUT A FULL SENTENCE, SEATTLE POLICE RANDOMLY DRIVE BY AND SEE THE GUY WITH HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKETS.
THE OFFICER POPS OUT OF THE CAR AND ASKS TO SEE HIS HANDS. THE MAN DOES NOT COMPLY AND STARTS MAKING HIS WAY TOWARD THE OFFICER. THE OFFICER PLACES HIS HAND ON HIS OWN GUN AND REPEATS THE COMMAND.
"SHOW ME YOUR HANDS!" AT THIS POINT THE MAN THROWS BOTH HANDS UP AS IF TO SAY THIS IS RIDICULOUS. HE TURNS HIS BACK TO THE OFFICER AND STARTS CAUSALLY WALKING AWAY FROM THE COP. THE OFFICER NOW KNOWS HE IS NOT ARMED AND PROCEEDS TO TALK TO HIM. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TALK THE MAN BECOMES ANGRY AND STARTS TO FIGHT WITH THE OFFICER.
AS I WATCH THEM WRESTLE I WANT TO HELP BUT AM NOT SURE IF I AM NEEDED. THE WRESTLING CONTINUES SO I YELL OUT "DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE?!" AT THAT EXACT MOMENT THE BAD GUY LOOKS AT ME AND SAYS "PHOENIX, HELP ME CALL THE POLICE". I AM PUZZLED BY HIS CLEAR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING. BACK UP OFFICERS ARRIVE, I HANG UP WITH 911 AND BEGIN RECORDING.
THE REST IS ON THIS VIDEO (I have been critical of the Seattle Police Department before but in this situation it was refreshing how much restrain and composure was shown by the officers. Force was used and submission holds were applied but all of it was necessary and completely justified.)