There’s something really bizarre about the term “serial killer”. That term, whether or not it’s on the news, in a book, or in a movie, should spark some immediate concerns within your life. Not just in the area where the incidents are taking place but to every person in every city, because the bottom line is “it could happen to you”.

Unfortunately the term serial killer sometimes sparks only quick curiosity about the case and then everybody forgets about it and goes on with their lives. Until something similar happens to you, a family member, or a friend. And then it’s too late.

5 people have been murdered in the past few weeks within the county where I work. The first in the string of murders was a 15-year old girl walking home late at night from a dance. It has been suggested that the additional 4 killings involved working prostitutes.

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It’s New Years Eve. My alarm will go off at 7:00pm, I’ll make my coffee, hop in the shower, and be off to work.

Line up is at 9:00. The sergeant will give us the low down on stolen cars taken from the area, noteworthy arrests that were made on the previous shift and targeted areas needing special attention or enforcement.

This is my first year with this agency but I know this New Years Eve briefing will be the same as all other agencies I’ve been involved with.

“Prior to midnight find a hole and stay there.” We will probably be on a “Priority One Status” meaning no one goes to a call alone, and we don’t go to ANYTHING unless it’s life threatening. Many cops will head to the station. Many will park under a freeway overpass or in an underground parking structure to avoid falling bullets.

Many will be stuck in the middle of large unruly drunken crowds filled with individuals who think the best way to celebrate new years eve is to get as drunk and stupid as possible. Along with getting drunk and stupid means fights, shootings, stabbings, assaults, vehicle accidents, gunfire and unfortunately that will lead to senseless injuries and deaths.

Rather than drive to the outskirts of town and have an extended response time in case a hot call comes in, I will park under the overhang of my favorite auto body shop located near downtown.

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