The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
Department jurisdiction is divided into 13 patrol divisions --North, University City, North Tryon, Freedom, South, Providence, Hickory Grove, Independence, Eastway, Central, Westover, Steele Creek, and Metro.
Over the past 10 years, I have made the rounds with cream puff deliveries and, of course, hosting meals for the South Division in my home, but delivering dinner gets a little more complicated. It's a lot of back-and-forth communication and since I'm not a professional cook or caterer, I really have to stay as organized as possible so I don't forget anything and I arrive on-time.
And then there's the 'loading of the car ' -- that's a big job in itself. I dont' want to forget anything that would be easily assessible at home.
I have delivered dinner to the Metro Division several times and to Steele Creek once. The most recent dinner delivery - November 2 - was to the awesome officers of Hickory Grove. They were so warm and welcoming and I enjoyed my visit.
When I arrived on-site, I sent a note to the officer and sergeant who helped me coordinate the dinner. “I’m here”, I said. In about 5 seconds, the front door swings open and about 12 officers pile out to help unload the car...and it took every one of them.
And then there's the 'loading of the car ' -- that's a big job in itself. I dont' want to forget anything that would be easily assessible at home.
I have delivered dinner to the Metro Division several times and to Steele Creek once. The most recent dinner delivery - November 2 - was to the awesome officers of Hickory Grove. They were so warm and welcoming and I enjoyed my visit.
When I arrived on-site, I sent a note to the officer and sergeant who helped me coordinate the dinner. “I’m here”, I said. In about 5 seconds, the front door swings open and about 12 officers pile out to help unload the car...and it took every one of them.
I love that part. It makes me smile big even thinking back.
It took just a few minutes to set up everything and then everyone fixed a plate.
And just like that....it's over! These hard-working officers are back on the street doing what they do best -- protecting and serving the community.
And just like that....it's over! These hard-working officers are back on the street doing what they do best -- protecting and serving the community.
The load on the way home was a lot lighter.
This division will be moving soon to a new location and a brand new building. On December 1, I did a ride-along with Hickory Grove and the officer showed me their new building currently under construction. It's going to be beautiful and I couldn't be happier for them.
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