Supervisor Karen Mitchell: "Welcome aboard, rookie. I’m Karen Mitchell, your shift supervisor. You’ll be taking calls and sending units from this console, and I’ll make sure you know the lay of the land before we throw you into the deep end."
"Our service area covers Middleville, Lakewood, Eastfield, and several other municipalities. Each town runs a little differently — some have their own police departments, while others rely on the county sheriff."
"The thick lines on the map are highways. Keep them in mind — accidents and pileups happen there fast. The thinner lines are local roads where you’ll see your everyday calls: medical emergencies, disturbances, you name it."
"See Pine Hill? That’s our state park. No full-time residents, but plenty of lost hikers, brush fires, and the occasional bear sighting. Park Rangers handle law enforcement out there."
"Your job is to know the map inside and out. When the calls start rolling in, you’ll need to match the right agencies and units to the situation without hesitation."
Use the map to explore towns, roads, and landmarks. Get comfortable now — soon enough, you’ll be making the calls that matter.
