>> michael patrellis. i have not seen you in awhile, good to see you. chief, i want to talk about that february 14 event of -- 20th anniversary of the gay marriages. you know it was special seeing the photos and videos from the events. that took place around that time in early february and here at city hall. i'm glad you mentioned that in your report. now i notice that in this report and other reports i looked at and the minutes and maureen keeps great minute list is in the a report that you give on ride alongs. i would like to suggest that you look at giving us figures. how much people applied go on how many people applied go on a ride along? with the paramedics. say for january. did two requests or 100. i'd like to know how many asks were grantd and how many were denied. i really like some transparency about this part of the department. and how it is handled these days. i don't know, how much folks have any stripe weather they are average taxpayers or people rung for political office if they are applying and how many times they go on theef ride alongs