The Academy by Robert Dugoni

Author:Robert Dugoni
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Short-Stories, Legal-Crts-Police-Thriller
Published: 2014-09-09T04:00:00+00:00

After Crosswhite had left the room, Regis shut off the recorder and picked up Nolasco’s report. Decker watched intently. Gordon had sat back from the desk, his arms folded across his chest.

“You may want to amend your statement before it becomes part of her official file,” Regis said, handing the multipage document across the desk.

“What?” Nolasco said, taking back his report.

“Specifically, you should reconsider the part where you state that you used the back of your hand to perform your pat down,” Regis said.

“Why, did Recruit Almond file a complaint?”

“Why would Recruit Almond file a complaint?”

“To stand up for her. You know they’re going to stick together.”

“Do we need to speak with Recruit Almond as well?”

Nolasco simmered.

“Redo your report,” Regis said. “Better yet, you might want to consider not filing it at all.”

Nolasco started for the door.

“Detective Nolasco,” Regis said.

Nolasco turned back. He looked to be fighting a headache, which was entirely possible.

“Let me make something perfectly clear. I very much want both Recruit Almond and Recruit Crosswhite to complete this Academy. More to the point, the mayor and the chief of police have expressed their sincere desire to the entire commission that they want them to complete this Academy. I trust you will do everything within your power to support each recruit in doing so.”

“Yes, sir,” Nolasco said.

After Nolasco shut the door, Regis turned to Gordon. “Make sure there is another instructor present anytime he is in contact with either Almond or Crosswhite.”

“Yes, sir,” Gordon said.

“How is she doing?”

“Top of her class,” Decker said. “She aced the classroom instruction. And you just had a visual illustration that she has both the physical ability and the temperament to defend herself.”

“And Almond?”

“Not as well. She’s struggling with the physical conditioning and the shooting. At this rate, she won’t pass.”

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