Coleman stepped cautiously from the car and inspected the ground. Tracks in the sand disclosed that many vehicles had entered the yard shortly before. At this moment, the sergeant knew that the six policemen who arrived here had died.
Coleman broke into a run, joined by Officer Dore. The other two remained behind, reporting their discoveries every five minutes, as promised. Less than a minute later, the sergeant and Dore raced back to their partners.
Yanking open the passenger side door, Coleman shouted breathlessly, "They're driving patrol cars. They're dressed as cops." He grabbed for the radio mike and froze, fighting a rush of paranoia. He scanned the trees, wide-eyed, then spoke in a trembling voice: "All points alarm! All points alarm! This is Sergeant Vincent Coleman reporting six
