Another busy week for the Response Group.
These are the men and women in uniform who work shifts 24/7 to respond to emergency calls. They are a multi-talented bunch from a wide variety of backgrounds who bring a world of experience and down to earth practicality essential for dealing with the type of incidents we attend.
There is no standard day for a frontline officer: Dealing with domestic violence one minute, consoling a bereaved family the next.
It's a good place to see the very best and worst that people can be: Trauma and humour, aggression and compassion all crammed into a 10-hour shift.
One common theme running through many of the incidents we attend is alcohol. From car crashes and domestic assaults to thefts and fights; you name it, alcohol seems the ubiquitous factor. Some days I think I'd be out of a job if it wasn't for alcohol and that's from someone who likes a beer!