November 12, 2014 -- We had a Meeting Yesterday

At around 3 p.m. yesterday (November 11, 2014), we had a mandatory "Crime Reduction" meeting with a member of FBPD. One has to wonder why it's necessary to encourage the residents to call the cops to report non-violent crimes.  Especially when the general consensus is that FBPD doesn't care.  Several of us had legitimate concerns combined with frustration.  Illegal substances (use and trafficking) was also an issue brought up.  I myself also informed the officer that their Tip411 line was something I'd used in the past but was told not to use.  He said he'd check on that.

Personally, I have more confidence that the complex will take care of things like loud stereos thundering through the lot.  Crime fighting has been reduced to a "DIY" project here at the complex, or so it feels like given the general mood regarding the local "law enforcement".

I'm just skeptical about the officer's "I'll check on that" promises.  Heard it too much before and had nothing come of it.  My skepticism should be understandable, given the sheer volume of gripes posted on this blog about FBPD.

I'm not really "in a mood" regarding the meeting.  I'm just not believing that there will be any actions taken with regards to our concerns.

Oh, but I do recall the officer bad-mouthing the Dallas PD.

June 16, 2014 -- So Much for Tolerable

At 7:15 a.m., the Upstairs Stomper's TV got louder.  I know it's coming from upstairs, because it's not coming from either apartment next to me, and I can hear the noise in the kitchen and much louder in the dining nook.  The TV is so loud, that I fear I may have to call the cops.

June 16, 2014 -- More Loud TV Action Upstairs

At 6:35 a.m., I noticed that the Upstairs Stomper had the TV turned up just loud enough for me to hear it.  It's at a fairly tolerable level, however, it's detectable during curfew hours.

June 12, 2014 -- Upstairs Stomper's TV Obsession is Back

At 6:40 a.m., I noticed that the Upstairs Stomper had turned on the TV.

At first, I thought it was the quiet neighbors next door.  But after going into the kitchen and bathroom, I was still able to hear the beep-boop-play-a-bongo type noises.  So it has to be from upstairs, because the sounds were overhead.

It's 7:18 a.m. as I write this.

June 11, 2014 -- *Sigh* Upstairs Stomper still Plays TV too Loud

It's 10:18 a.m., and the Upstairs Stomper is still playing the TV too loud.  This has been going on since about 7 a.m.

June 11, 2014 -- Upstairs Stomper Plays Loud TV

Since about 7 a.m., I've had to tolerate the Upstairs Stomper's obsession with a TV loud enough to be mildly annoying.  I reported the problem to the main office at 8 a.m., but nothing has changed.  The Upstairs Stomper is still playing the TV loud enough that it sounds like the "wah wah" noises the adults make in the Peanuts cartoon.  The sounds are most definitely coming from an electronic device.

It's currently 8:43 a.m.  I've had enough.

June 5, 2014 -- Extremely Loud Stereo Outside

At 8:56 p.m., someone outside was playing their stereo loud enough to vibrate the walls here in the dining room, where I'm sitting.

Just as a FYI to the cops and anyone else that doesn't know this: there are people out there so hypersensitive to noise, that they will become fighting mad if they hear someone swallowing, clearing a throat, sighing, or even just breathing (Discovery network programming is quite educational).  Me, when it comes to loud stereos, I complain here and sometimes call the shiftless, do-nothing patrol to put a stop to the noises.  That's all the "fight" I want to have with another person.  Yet you'd think that given the way FBPD behaves, I was asking them to rope and pull the moon down to the ground.