Overheard on the scanner
I spend most of any given day sitting next to a police scanner, as anyone who has ever called me can attest to. This gives me the opportunity to listen to a lot of static, several obscure number codes, a few real emergencies and the occasional piece of amusing human drama
Dispatcher: The RP (reporting party) at #4 Cherry Court is reporting that there are several kids pounding on her door.
Cop #1: Did she mention that it's me and I've been shouting "POLICE?"
Dispatcher: 10-4 (I understand)
Cop #2: She must think you're a really big kid.