NamelessCrusader

Through the week, I actually have a job in my field that I absolutely love! Doing what I do in my RLSH capacity, I feel more free at times than an officer. No red tape, no long list of policies and negative public scrutiny--as long as I stay on the good side of the law, I really have no fear of retribution from up above.

Usually drunken fights, assaults, that sort of thing. While we've never managed to come across a mugging or sexual assault in progress, I think just being in the areas we patrol is enough to deter them. We might not be taken seriously as a physical threat, but usually they'd rather not deal with the consequences!

As far as FTIO (Fuck This, I'm Out) situations, anything where the police are already involved, or come into play part way through, we're usually no longer needed and/or in the way, aside from providing evidence and witness testimony. That's usually our cue to Bug Out.

I usually operate with my partner, so in situations like this, we'll have one person stay back and immediately call into 911 for assistance, while the others approach and intervene if necessary. We take photos of the suspect if we can before he is aware of our presence, and either A) maneuver defensively if he becomes aggressive towards us; applying a citizen's arrest if there is no other option; or B) following suspect at a safe distance if he/she flees, gathering as many details as we can (direction of escape, license plate, etc)

At the end of the day, we aren't trying to be a badass and fight every criminal element in the city--we're trying to save that guy or gal who's unfortunate enough to have found themselves in a mugging or sexual assault.

"Do you understand that nobody takes you seriously" Glad to see the outfit is doing it's job!

The comical nature of our appearance is a VERY strong tool for disarming potentially dangerous situations, and usually ends up in aggressors walking away rather than escalating things. This is extremely useful when we come across an individual getting harassed, mugged, or otherwise assaulted.

As far as the news making fun of us, perhaps you need to refine your subtext skills a bit and rewatch the clip? Nothing about it was particularly mocking in any way!

Do you have a sidekick or protégé?

Nope! I'm actually the sidekick in this! The group I'm part of, the Justice Crew of Oshawa, is led by a hero named Aftershock, who I operate under!

Do you have a power that justifies being a superhero rather than a benevolent vigilante?

Actually, there is a difference between an 'RLSH' and a vigilante: An RLSH follows the law, whereas a vigilante takes it into their own hands. As far as powers go, I can cook a pretty mean Scotch Bonnet stir fry! Does that count?

What's your origin story?

I was one of many inspired by the original Kick-Ass movie! Underneath the violent hollywood dressing, it DID have a very important message.

What's your favourite food?

I love spicy things! The hotter the better.

Who does your tailoring?

I actually have yet to use a tailor, haha. Maybe soon when I buy a good suit!

Have you made any enemies?

Mostly a lot of keyboard warriors, but there have been a time or two where, someone I strongly suspect is at least a mid-tier member of drug distribution, uttered a carefully worded indirect threat to us on the street that was several steps above your everyday knucklehead telling you he would kick your ass. The kind that sends shivers down your spine...

Do you watch TV? Brooklyn Nine-Nine?

After I get home from work during the week, I usually veg on Netflix for a while. But no, I've never seen Brooklyn Nine-Nine!

How many questions am I allowed to ask?

As many as you want, haha.