The Story
I want to be upfront about what happened. There are no excuses for disrupting the peace.
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Megan's Birthday
We were celebrating Megan's birthday, and things got a bit out of hand on my part.
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The Ambulance Incident
While I was peeing nearby, a burst of curiosity to see whether the ambulance was unlocked led me to test its door. I had no ill intent, but I now recognize this was inappropriate. I deeply regret this action and understand the seriousness of potentially hindering emergency services.
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Police Involvement
Understandably, my actions led to the police being called. This escalated the situation and caused unnecessary worry for everyone. I take full responsibility for this outcome.
"Megan, happy belated birthday. I am so incredibly sorry that my behaviour cast a shadow over your celebration. You deserved a carefree and happy day, and I regret that I detracted from that. I hope you can forgive me."
Taking Responsibility
Saying sorry isn't enough. Here's what I've done since:
- ✔️ Spoke with everyone directly affected. I met with the law enforcement and the neighbors whose evening was disrupted to offer a personal apology and answer any questions they had.
- ✔️ Reached out to Johnson County Emergency Medical Services. I phoned their administrative office and sent a written letter expressing my regret for delaying their response and reaffirming my respect for their work.
- ✔️ Educated myself. I completed FEMA’s free online course on the civilian role around emergency scenes and reviewed Iowa Code § 719.1 regarding interference with public-safety officials.
- ✔️ Gave back. I donated $1 to the Iowa City First Responders Foundation and registered to volunteer at their community CPR class on May 18.
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