Law and Order

Not too long ago, I went on a ride with a detective for SPD. For a short moment, it felt like I was in a movie. We were driving on I-5, in the detective's unmarked car, on our way to the county jail to interview a suspect, when we got stuck in a bit of traffic. (Did I mention that the detective was a female and therefore that much cooler!?! ) All of a sudden, Smartguy decided he was going use the shoulder to pass us all and get onto his exit. I loved this moment especially because this is the type of moment when you minding your own business and some jack ass does something truly stupid and you ask yourself, "where the hell are the cops when you need them?" Well, in this case, they were in the car with me! The detective reached down under her console and pulled the switch that turns her rear view mirror into a set of lights and sets off the sirens. I think I about peed my pants I was so excited! She pulled the guy over and pretty much let him have it! The way she exited the car, with confidence that shone all the way to So Cal, I wished I could have just a smidgen of it. When she came back into the car, she was truly pissed off and told us what stupid fool the guy was and how he just kept digging himself into a hole more and more. She told him he was lucky she had an appointment, otherwise, she'd have booked him! OMG! She was so strong and so confident. Kinda like the female cops on TV. For reals!