I enjoyed the swearing in ceremony of Southlake Chief of Police Ashleigh Casey. Congratulations Chief Casey on your appointment and as a Southlake resident I look forward to seeing you flourish! @SouthlakeDPS
Took my wife into work today for safety sakes. Itβs -45 this morning.
Saw a fellow sitting in his EV at a charging station. The businesses were still closed for him to stay warm and dawdle while his car charged.
I briefly spoke with him as he went into the store. He said heβs been sitting in the car running the heaters and it was taking about twice as long to charge. The carβs range was about 280km in the cold he said.
The fellow said his trip to Saskatoon from Kelowna takes about 3 times longer for charging time (sitting time).
His charges today were about $100 and two hours of sitting with heaters on and the battery was only 2/3 charged.
He said he liked his EV, but only in summer. But he said only if itβs not too hot, AC drains batteries very fast.
So, if you live in Canada, and are considering buying an EV, make sure your pockets are deep and youβre NEVER on a schedule. I wished him luck. His name was Jack (John) from Kelowna.
The funeral service for Austin Police Officer Jorge "George" Pastore will be held tomorrow.
The public can safely line the route to show their support. Please expect and prepare for significant traffic delays and plan alternative routes for your travels.
Please be your Brotherβs and Sisterβs Keeper. Check on them, provide help, resources, an understanding ear and let them know there is nothing that canβt be worked through or thatβs worth taking your life for. ππ₯²
Thinking of Jorgeβs friends and family, the entire Austin Police Department, and Law Enforcement as a whole during this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Brother πππ
On November 11th, 2023, Senior Police Officer Jorge Pastore #9097 was tragically killed during a SWAT hostage rescue. SPO Pastore was commissioned as an officer on January 31st, 2020. He is survived by his wife, stepsons, parents, and sisters.