Patrolling with TPD

Weekly Planet writer Alex Pickett rode along with TPD District 2 Officer Britt C. Martinez one Friday night. A couple incidents in the story occurred in Seminole Heights. One glaring error in the story.

"As Martinez nears the end of her shift, we head toward Raymond James Stadium so she can park and file her reports for the night. The stadium lies at the edge of the Sulphur Springs neighborhood. . . . ."

Since District Two does not go to Dale Mabry, I presume he meant the Dog Track. (Unless of course the Bucs have gone to the dogs.)

Alex, you need to spend more time in Seminole Heights and Sulphur Springs and get familiar with the landmarks. Here is my good hearted lesson to you. The River is the Hillsborough River, not the Alafia, the Tower is the Sulphur Springs Tower, not the Tampa International Airport Control Tower, the white steeple is the Seminole Heights Baptist Church, not Sacred Heart Catholic Church, The Carillion is Hillsbrough High School not Bok Tower.

Ooh and as you get familiar with the landmarks, go to the Taco Bus and bring home a care package for your colleagues.