15 Keith Jacobs looked up from his paperwork as the commotion outside his office grew in volume. Whatever was taking place, he felt confident that the desk sergeant could handle it. They were a breed all their own, and each of them took great pride in their ability to deal with whatever was thrown at them. Jacobs tried to ignore the din and returned to his work. Just then there was a frantic knocking on his door, which made the frosted glass rattle in its frame. Before Jacobs had a chance to react, the door shot open and Sergeant Sid Carter strode into his office, and right up to his desk. “What’s all this I’m hearing about my Dennis?” he demanded, not giving Jacobs a chance to respond. “I’ve been trying to reach him all day, now Bill outside tells me he’s been missing for a couple of

