Twas the Night Before Christmas In the Dispatch Center

A very touching version of Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. A warm tribute to all dispatchers & police officers everywhere.

T’was the night before Christmas, and all throughout comm.
We sat at our consoles, expecting it calm

the Dispatchers with their headsets, the CAD in high gear.
I looked at my computer, and the phones waiting to hear.

I started my dinner, the microwave to ding,
of course at that time a 911 call did ring

An intruder was the call, per the person on the phone
My dinner was interrupted by the ole’ hot tone.

The address was given, and with a flash officers flew
their cars going code-3, Their lights red & blue

Stay on with the caller, We need more was their request,
Typical, telling us how to do our job, was our quiet jest

Now this being Christmas, Santa was hard at his job
He could never imagine, being accused of intent to rob

2 cookies from the plate, and milk from the glass
While giving out gifts, he didn’t expect any “sass”

He first heard the growl, and then the dog gave a bark
Everyone was out of the bed, quick as a lark

Santa heard them start to shuffle, and knew it had begun
When someone yelled I have a gun, and we’ve called 911.

Officers set up a perimeter, and a command post
They had a K-9 enroute, this suspect is toast.

The Dispatcher remained calm; kept the caller on the phone
Obtained a description of the man, let them know they weren’t alone

Dressed in red and white, his belt and boots all in black.
Santa said I will give you all coal, plus I’m taking your things back.

Officer’s then gave a code-4, just a man giving out toys
We figured with this shift it would be Taser deployed.

Our blood pressure came down, still maybe up 10
The family went back to bed, to sleep once again.

Santa said thanks to the officers, with their badges and guns,
He said a special thanks to those who calmly answered 911.

Thus I re-heated my dinner it was only 2 hours old
But working in dispatch, food is better eaten sometimes cold.

Santa flew over the comm. center, later that night
And we heard him yell out, as he flew out of sight.

Thank you for answering all of those 911 calls
Your pride and professionalism make Holidays Merry for all.



May you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas Holiday.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/17/2015 8:53:00 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.Thank you a great write! Reminds me of those who help to keep us safe during our holiday seasons. Much Love
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