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Det. Gavin Reed (lefton) wrote in somerealityweb,
@ 2019-12-03 23:51:00

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Anyone got an in with the quartermaster? I got a requisition request for an off-book operation that I need to float and being new to the department I don't exactly have the kind of finesse needed to get this ask taken seriously.

Thanks in advance.

- Det. Reed

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Covering bases here, but anyone know a good tech shop around here? I might be in need of some affordable cameras or something for home security so any recommendations welcomed.

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	onlygoodvibes 2019-12-04 05:31 am UTC (link)
	[list of tech shops from affordable to rare stuff] So yes, like a lot of shops. Probably nearly every shop worth salt. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 05:36 am UTC (link)
	Worth salt is something that can get the job done and not leave me eating peanut butter and crackers for the foreseeable future so you mind helping me narrow that down a bit? I don't need anything fancy, just a couple of cameras and an external drive to save footage on. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	freemanspeaks 2019-12-04 07:18 am UTC (link)
	You are going to spy on us? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 11:56 am UTC (link)
	It'd be pretty dumb thing for an officer of the law to spy on law-abiding citizens, wouldn't it? But, nah. Well, unless you plan on being inside my residence without permission or escort I'm not planning on spying on you. It's for home security. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	freemanspeaks 2019-12-04 11:58 am UTC (link)
	I'd only come over if you invited me! I'm Freddy. Hi. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 12:25 pm UTC (link)
	If a grown-ass man invites you to their place I'd hope you'd be skeptical as hell and run the other way, honestly. Don't trust strangers, even if they're cops. Might not get that invite from me but I'd give you a wave or something if we see each other out and about. Also, hey. I'm Detective Reed. Nice to meet you, kid. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Filter leplusrapide 2019-12-04 11:00 am UTC (link)
	~~I don't think we do off-book~~ You know this reads as particularly concerning? (Reply to this) (Thread)

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lefton
2019-12-04 12:07 pm UTC (link)

~~You sure about that or are you just in the dark about it?~~ Kind of intentional since I wanted to get people's attention and drum up interest in maybe helping out. I planned on letting people in on what the request was for if they stepped up to help.

Also, mind if I ask you some things? It's related.

You notice anything hinky happening around the place? Anyone you don't know hanging around or doesn't seem like they belong? Or gotten anything weird left in your room lately?

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	Filter rkprototype 2019-12-04 12:05 pm UTC (link)
	What exactly are you up to? (Reply to this) (Thread)

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lefton
2019-12-04 12:17 pm UTC (link)

You can clean that suspicion outta your systems, Tin Can. I'm not trying to do anything shady.

Someone broke into the apartment and left some kind of weird-ass gift for one of my roommates; the door was locked and someone just waltzed in and left something on his bed. Where he sleeps. Where we live. It's got us both a little on edge.

I told him I'd see about getting some cameras to set up inside for a little extra security since, apparently, we ain't got as much as we thought.

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	Filter rkprototype 2019-12-04 02:10 pm UTC (link)
	~~It sounded...shady.~~ This isn't an isolated incident. Others have mentioned the same type of thing happening to them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Filter lefton 2019-12-04 02:25 pm UTC (link)
	~~Is it because it came from me or because it was actually shady sounding?~~ We got anyone that's come to the station to make a complaint because if they have then I might could float it straight passed the LT on deck and cut out the need for a middleman. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Filter rkprototype 2019-12-04 02:30 pm UTC (link)
	~~Both.~~ As far as I know, we haven't had anyone coming in and making a formal complaint about it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Filter lefton 2019-12-04 02:54 pm UTC (link)
	~~That bias is going to bite you in the ass one of these days.~~ Yeah, that tracks. It also means that installing security cameras to catch the perp in the act is probably the only way I'm going to get any traction on doing something about it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Filter rkprototype 2019-12-05 12:55 am UTC (link)
	Strange things happen around here all the time. It will be a miracle if you caught anything on salience. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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lefton
2019-12-05 01:19 am UTC (link)

See, that's what I've been told before and frankly, that's both bullshit and terrifying. We're just supposed to ignore personal violations because "strange things happen all the time"?

I might not catch anything on tape but I can guarantee that setting up a system, even as simple as a couple of cameras to keep watch, will go a long way in returning some sense of safety and security to those that have had it ripped away because of one of these "strange things".

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	Filter rkprototype 2019-12-05 01:32 am UTC (link)
	There seems to be no way to stop it. It just happens. Everyone seems to have accepted it. If you feel setting up cameras in your apartment will help you and your roommates to feel safe, you should do it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Filter lefton 2019-12-05 01:46 am UTC (link)
	Anyone ever tried? Yeah, thanks, Roomba-800. That's the whole point of me wanting to try to requisition some equipment for a few days, to try to make our place feel like a little safer than it is. Barring that I'll be hitting up tech stores or something to try to find something that'll work. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Filter rkprototype 2019-12-05 02:11 am UTC (link)
	I don't know if they have or not. I have a name... I think you'll have a better chance of getting it yourself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Filter lefton 2019-12-05 02:46 am UTC (link)
	For an investigative model, you're not really living up to the hype. I'm well aware. Not too sure I wanna use it yet. We're not exactly friendly. Yet. Probably but I'll use what's available from inventory if I can to help keep costs down since I don't exactly have access to my actual bank account here. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Filter callemfishbait 2019-12-04 12:47 pm UTC (link)
	Nay, matey, sorry. Shame, since now I'm bloody curious. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Filter lefton 2019-12-04 01:24 pm UTC (link)
	Don't worry about it. This was a long shot so my expectations were low going in. I'm just looking to sign some equipment out for a few days to maybe catch whoever broke into my apartment and since it's a personal request and not a case requisition it has a better chance of happening if someone's willing to put in a good word for me. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 01:36 pm UTC (link)
	You that worried about security here? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 01:43 pm UTC (link)
	Not a fan of finding out someone can just waltz into the place I live without a key, or permission, so little bit, yeah. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 01:52 pm UTC (link)
	With all the magic in this place, you might have more people who can do that than not. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 02:10 pm UTC (link)
	I'm going to be uncharacteristically optimistic here and assume that anyone that could do that wouldn't because they understand that doing so is not only criminal but also not the best way to endear themselves to their neighbors. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 02:14 pm UTC (link)
	You're living with people of all ages from different times and universes. On top of that, we were all brought here by some invisible powerful being. Might not wanna assume a whole lotta anything. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 02:43 pm UTC (link)
	They're either smart enough to understand that breaking into someone else's home is bad and therefore shouldn't do that, and don't, or they're dumbasses that like being arrested. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 02:45 pm UTC (link)
	Guess you never heard the expression about assuming making an ass out of you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 03:08 pm UTC (link)
	I'm sorry, are you trying to be cute here? Is that what's going on? Or are you seriously trying to suggest that the people that get pulled here are so fucking ignorant that they don't understand that violating the safety and sanctity of someone's home is 'bad' and shouldn't happen? Which is it? Inquiring minds wanna know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 03:37 pm UTC (link)
	Just saying that you're coming off as an asshole 'cuz you can't seem to get that not everyone might automatically follow the same laws and shit. But hey, do what you want in your apartment. Not like it matters to anyone except your roommates. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 04:07 pm UTC (link)
	Me not wanting someone to break into my home makes me an asshole. I'm amazed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 04:40 pm UTC (link)
	Nah, being an asshole makes you an asshole. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 04:55 pm UTC (link)
	Sure, Jan. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 04:56 pm UTC (link)
	Who the fuck is Jan? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 05:04 pm UTC (link)
	Who the fuck are you? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 05:57 pm UTC (link)
	Not Jan, that's for damn sure. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	Unless you got an answer to my original question your name is 'a waste of my time' and, frankly, I ain't got time for that or you. Have 'a day', lady. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	slayersocialwrk 2019-12-04 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	You already got an answer, and you must have time if you're still replying. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lefton 2019-12-04 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	The lights are on but no one's home, huh? Alright, so you're amusing in an airhead kind of way but also annoying for the same reason. Maybe I shoulda called you Kenneth. (Reply to this) (Parent)