My mom was a spy

[coldcaser]

Okay, not exactly. But she did spy on people by using approved methods like the ever-present, ever-on scanner. Why she originally got one I’ll never know. But she loved listening to the police and emergency personnel over the airways to find out where the action was. That’s how she found out my Dad was about to be arrested. A hurricane was threatening in the 1970s. We lived on a bay, and my father was in the process of raising up what he could off the ground and moving the rest to the second story. My mom had the scanner on upstairs as she packed. She happened to hear a call go out about a stubborn homeowner who refused to evacuate until everything was ready. They called out the address and the dispatcher relayed a message that the sheriff wanted him brought in for his own safety. Mom flew down the stairs and warned my Dad. She assured the police we were leaving within minutes, and we did. I come from a family of spies and law enforcement officers…maybe I’m watching you;)

Susan Anderson, author of Cold Case in Ellyson, available on Amazon

[Perrywinkle47]

Is it made from your real-life experience?

[coldcaser]

Most of the police-related incidents are.

[Joborgprototype2018]

thats creepy dont spy on me