Cooper’s application was quickly approved after being submitted. The police were very happy to learn that their security personnel independently apprehended a wanted criminal, and they immediately notified the local mental health facility, which was already sending people to retrieve the patient.
With Sieg’s cooperation, the staff successfully dispersed the homeless. Those who were injured were given simple first aid and supplied with some medical gauze and Band-Aids before being sent to other shelters for meals, thus passing the problem to those shelters.
Everything settled, the staff was given paid leave for the afternoon.
Allen Zhang, as an injured person, was treated well and catered to on the balcony while waiting for the insurance company personnel to come and check on him. Meanwhile, Sieg, fully armed, was guarding the unconscious Black mentally ill patient, Alexander.
Before long, a vehicle from the mental health facility arrived at the shelter’s front gate, and several medical staff along with a slightly overweight middle-aged man alighted. Guided by Rena, they encountered the unconscious Alexander.
They recognized him instantly!
Even if his head was wrapped like a Mummy and turned to ashes, the staff of the mental health facility wouldn’t forget him!
"Thank heavens! It’s him! Thank you for your help in finding this patient, otherwise, it’s hard to imagine how many more people he could have hurt!"
Director Hall breathed a sigh of relief, knowing how devastated he felt when he was woken in the middle of the night to learn that this Black man had escaped and stabbed passersby.
Fortunately, kind-hearted people helped resolve this issue. Otherwise, facing public criticism and bearing the blame, he would not have an easy time ahead.
Expressing immense gratitude and shaking hands with the shelter staff and Supervisor Cooper, "Supervisor Cooper, we truly owe you! Is this your security personnel? Look at him! So robust!" He lavished praise on Sieg.
Sieg saluted and said, "It’s our duty!"
"This gentleman looks like he must be a veteran," the director said with a smile. "The United States is strong because of people like you! May I ask what your rank was in the military?"
He really sounded political.
Sieg deeply disliked him.
He had seen plenty of such people in the military—the notorious swamp creatures.
Hearing this, the director’s smile slightly faded, and his demeanor became lukewarm.
So young, yet already a captain. Advancing to an officer was just a step away; getting dismissed from the military to watch doors, that was unexpected. You must have offended someone, better stand back! Don’t splatter your blood on me!
Then, he warmly approached Allen Zhang, who was being supported down the stairs.
Allen Zhang didn’t know why Rena was helping him as if he was half-paralyzed; his hand was injured, not his leg, probably fully playing out the role.
"Compared to your security work, our mental health facility’s security seems like a sieve! The staff are always slacking!"
Determined to learn from pain, the director was committed to hiring a professional security team and to fix and maintain the security cameras properly.
Otherwise, it could cause major issues!
The city government supported the establishment of private mental health facilities and public service organizations with policy and project assistance plans, including annual financial and resource allocations. Any incident or controversy would definitely lead to financial cuts, making all activities inconvenient.
This was particularly evident at the no-holds-barred meetings held weekly or monthly, attended only by Los Angeles’ elite or influential wealthy celebrities.
If you aren’t in trouble, you’ll have plenty of friends. If you are, everyone clears out, not even giving you tickets or invitations.
Sigh! Got to suffer for a few months, be less greedy. Was thinking of buying a Palamera for my 18-year-old internet famous girlfriend too.
The director sighed. I’m so tormented!
Cooper chuckled. Does your security department actually have people? It all relies on that anti-theft net. It’s somewhat useful when powered, but when there’s no electricity, even a dog could escape. This guy can grab more money than him!!
"Supervisor Cooper, how did this patient get so severely injured? You didn’t mistreat him during the apprehension, did you?" The director checked Old Black’s condition, suddenly concerned about him dying on the way or in his mental health facility’s bed.
That would definitely bring him troubles. Why don’t you die a few months later!
"There’s no such thing!"
Cooper stated, "The criminal was committing acts of violence on the street; our security personnel bravely subdued him. The shelter’s security office even has video footage copied. During law enforcement, it’s hard to be completely gentle or rough. One can never guarantee unforeseen incidences."
The director quickly responded, "Of course, I empathize with you. After all, you’ve done great security work! People even got hurt because of it. It’s on me; I must reflect on this. The police won’t hold you responsible; I’ll explain to them."
"That’s great to hear! I hope such incidents won’t recur!"
Supervisor Cooper and the director then exchanged a few more superficial pleasantries before having Alexander, the Black patient, loaded into the vehicle.
"I guarantee it!!" The director decided to put extra locks on those Black patients once he returned.
The handcuffs and shackles of Ancient Rome are quite good, especially the spiked ones.
The electric shock power must be increased!
It seems the West Coast also has a Professor Yang.
Allen Zhang couldn’t help but reflect.
After the mental health facility’s vehicle departed, near noon, the insurance company personnel also made a visit.
They were just going through the motions, quickly checked Allen Zhang’s injuries, took a photo of his arm without showing his face, and then issued a medical certificate and compensation, asking him to sign on behalf of the shelter staff member Leon.
Thus, Allen Zhang received a substantial compensation of triple his hourly wage as injury subsidy, amounting to 900 US dollars!
Supervisor Cooper, in a good mood, also gave the staff a day off.
Sieg’s salary was settled directly based on 8 hours of hourly wage, amounting to 320 US dollars. Cooper also promised to employ him for similar needs in the future.
He himself walked a few streets and drove his Chevrolet Trailblazer towards the Los Angeles city center administration building to show respect to the authorities.
Allen Zhang was disinterested; he lay on a beach chair on the second-floor balcony, sipping chilled drinks, counted the US dollars again, and browsed short videos. His entire fortune had now reached 8257 US dollars.
Before long, he inevitably scrolled through news about an incident at Fifth Street where a charity meal van was looted and vandalized.