Burglary Detail

Last night was rainy so I fed my horse for the night and took out a car. I was assigned as a "burglary car" due to a string of burglaries which occurred in a specific area. My mission was to patrol the neighborhoods and surrounding areas and to stop and question any "suspicious vehicles or persons". As I drove through the area I tried to make a mental note of everything so that the next time I drove through I just might be able to notice something out of the ordinary. The only thing I noticed all night was the copious amounts of people walking their dogs in the neighborhoods. As I drove by some would wave while others would glance and nod their head. I got the feeling that they were happy to see a police officer patrolling their streets. It's a good feeling when the people you protect are happy to see you drive by as oppose to giving you an evil stare as you pass by. I did not observe anything suspicious but did have a few conversations with some of the passing residents in regards to some minor complaints in the area. Later that night while stopped at a red light I saw a lady on her cell phone making a left turn. She looked right at me and continued talking as she passed. I immediately made a u turn and decided it was hammer time! When I told her why I stopped her she said " Yeah I no but I didn't even see you, I have no idea where I'm going but I have to get home ". Its reassuring to know how aware people are of their surroundings while driving. So I gave her a ticket and then gave her directions to the highway and she said thanks and then went on her merry way. I love when I'm able to get someone to say thanks after giving them a ticket and feel as if they actually mean it and aren't being sarcastic. That is the ultimate compliment of professionalism!!