Going Beyond the Call

05/25/2026

Nocturnal Dispatchers is a great group to follow.

05/11/2026

05/05/2026

Yes…we took an oath to serve and protect, but nobody said anything about spiders. We handle emergencies, not emotional support for 8-legged criminals. For best results: handle it yourself or respectfully relocate homes. You can also contact your nearest brave friend… because it’s not us. All jokes aside, please don’t call 911 for spiders. We’re just as scared as you are.

05/02/2026

😆😆😎🚔😉

05/01/2026

03/17/2026

02/03/2026

Please share

Seriously, don't!

Don't plug in that flash drive you:

Found in a parking lot
Received in the mail as a "free gift"
Bought from some random online seller

Scammers are using USB drives to deliver malware straight to your computer. The second you plug one in, it can automatically install ransomware, steal your passwords, wipe your data, or spread through your entire network. You might not even realize you've been infected until it's too late.

The mail scam is especially sneaky. Scammers send flash drives disguised as legitimate correspondence from the IRS (claiming tax refund info), health organizations, or companies offering promotional gifts.

They're counting on your curiosity or trust to get you to plug it in. Don't fall for it.

Found one lying around? That "lost" flash drive in the parking lot isn't lost. It's bait. Throw it away.

Got a suspiciously cheap flash drive online? It's probably reprogrammed to show fake storage capacity and will corrupt or delete your files. Or worse, it has malware on it.

Only trust flash drives you personally bought from reputable retailers. If you didn't buy it or specifically order it, throw it away.

Found one at work? Turn it in to your IT department. They can handle it safely and alert others if your workplace is being targeted.

Your data is worth way more than free storage.

Learn more about this scam in the latest edition of Inside the Star. Link in the comments.

02/03/2026

Entering the Olympics this year … the K9/handler sled spectacular! 😆

01/10/2026

Thanking each and every one of you! 🙏💙

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄✨ If you’re not feeling festive today, feeling a bit lonely, or feeling like you need a little extra support, we’re here for you.

Visit samhsa.gov/find-help for confidential support.