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wendymwilkins

May 15, 20192 min read

Criminals Hate Cops & How a Split Second Saved a Man's Life*

I only had to draw my weapon a few times, and thankfully never pulled the trigger. But I did come very close one night. It was soon after...

wendymwilkins

May 15, 20192 min read

Sharky the Regular Escape Artist*

Sharky was a regular escape artist, and the first time we got the call to look for him the radio operator on our van said: “VKC St. Kilda...

wendymwilkins

May 15, 20193 min read

Unless You’re Actually Raped This Cannot Be Sexual Assault!* #Metoo

It was a crisp cold night. The late night restaurants on Fitzroy Street Stkilda began to close up shop and the late night stragglers...

wendymwilkins

May 15, 20192 min read

Cops and Prostitutes*

We were driving down a dimly lit street, my first night shift at St. Kilda Police station. I said to my partner (as I noticed two very...

wendymwilkins

May 15, 20194 min read

Are Male Cops Asked THAT Question?

I get asked lots of questions like: “A real cop? Did you carry a gun?. . . Oh, but in Australia, not much happened there!” Have you seen...