As a 16-year-old I’ve learnt a lot from my local Police Department and it’s Officers that are encouraging and determined. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am right now.... I don’t know who the Police Officer is, however, these guys protect my community. And it’s as if ‘one falls, we all fall‘.
Overall they are also people and we should respect them for doing the job which most people aren’t willing to take... some people may hate them but they’ll still save you. And just because 2 are wrong doesn’t mean the rest 8 are also wrong. So please keep the negative talk to you because I can’t afford to care. I just want to know if it's all right to call. Thank-you:
2006-08-24 06:11:38 · 20 answers · asked by piercing integrity 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
When he saw the Delta police officer struggling with a violent suspect, construction worker Todd David and three co-workers came to the rescue.
David was working on a site on the Surrey side of the 7800 block of Scott Road on Tuesday morning when he saw the officer get tackled by a suspect outside a small yellow house on the Delta side.
“Do you want some help?” David shouted.
When the officer responded that he did, David and fellow workers, dropped their tools and sprinted across the busy street to help subdue the cursing and thrashing man.
“We saw the guy (suspect) come out of the bushes,” Houston said.
“It looked pretty intense.”
Fallis observed the suspect punch the police officer hard in the face.
“The cop was going down,” Fallis said.
The construction workers said several police cruisers arrived at the scene shortly after they did.
They said the arriving officers took over, took their statements and they went back to work.
2006-08-24 06:12:09 · update #1
A woman who answered the door of the yellow house told The Leader that the attacker was her ex-husband, who suffers from seizures during which he becomes “very violent.”
“He was visiting,” she said.
“He comes by sometimes to help me with the kids.”
Delta Police said a lone officer was investigating a report of a man suffering a seizure about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday when the incident occurred. The suspect had concealed himself behind some bushes and jumped the police officer without warning, the DPD said.
The officer required some stitches to close a cut around his eye, but was otherwise unhurt.
The attacker was transported to hospital for a psychiatric assessment.
He faces charges of assaulting a police officer and assaulting a paramedic by spitting on him.
Delta Police spokesman Const. Rick Peeler said the force is grateful to the construction workers for assisting the officer, calling it a “a great response.”
2006-08-24 06:12:31 · update #2
Thanks... it takes me hours to get some courage and give a call. I'm working on a drawing of a patrol car and I've already written a complimentary letter... I respect them considering they've proven to be commendable and I have reasons to give trust. They've taught me integrity and I'd like to make them proud someday - I'll give credit to my Hero for all this... I'm just doing what I think is right.
2006-08-24 06:49:42 · update #3
Brookelynp2000: Sorry, I find it very essential to let you know 'I suck at cooking'. Ha ha (at myself) They'd probably laugh their heads off, hmm... on the other hand at least they'll laugh. However, thank-you :)
2006-08-24 06:53:32 · update #4
Hi, I called today after much hesitation. The lady who picked up the phone said how nice it was of me to check on him and just before I can get that to my mind she forwarded me to the Police Officers' voice mail. I left him the worse message ever :) Probably wouldn't understand a thing I said. I spent an hour feeling horrible about it then realized that I did my job well and I should be glad. Thank-you.
2006-08-24 18:27:25 · update #5
Absolutely! Good for you for wanting to thank someone who made a difference in your life! I am positive the officer would love to know that he had an impact on you!
2006-08-24 06:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by me:0) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's refreshing that you appreciate police officers and all they do. You can always address a letter to the Chief of Police. If you do not know the officer's name, you can give a description or explain the incident/situation. If the dept. is small enough, they can easily figure out who you're referring to. Chances are, that letter will also go to the officer and will be put in their personnel file. This can make a difference when that officer goes up for promotions or for their annual reviews.
2006-08-27 17:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would tell you to send a thank you card and/or write an official Thank You in the town newspaper. Calling the police department, will get you the dispatcher (who should also be thanked, for taking accurate info). The dispatcher can pass on the message, but it's not the same. Both the dispatcher and officer deserve a written Thank You.
2006-08-26 17:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by tantrix25 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know if you want, your local paper has a section in it where you can either complain about things or give praise to people who deserve it and it is free. Look it up on the Internet to see of that is offered where u live. Also another good idea is bake some cookies and drop them off with a thank you card to the police department.
I think that you are very thoughtful, and Have a kind heart..no matter how you do it it will be appreciated I'm sure.
2006-08-24 13:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by brookelynp2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course, it is alright to call. I work for a Police Department and we always get notes from citizens thanking the Officers for helping them.
You can write a letter to their Captain, and they will recieve a commendation. Also, if you are really interested in law enforcement, many agencies offer Ride A Longs -- call your local agency and inquire, they are usually very interesting.
Good Luck
2006-08-29 03:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by mama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most police forces around the world have a benevolent fund or a fund to help dis-advantage chilldren once a year.
go into ur local police station/precinct and make a small donation to show ur appreciation of their services to ur community or see if u can help out at any charitable events they might hold, such as the childrens event as i just mentioned.
i hope this gives u some ideas.
u never no u might want to join when ur older because if it.
good luck.
2006-08-31 20:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by jason b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can always call at the headquarters of the police and thank whoever saved you and i think they would appreciate your efforts in reaching them just to thank and you will be treated well also.Somertimes a gesture like yours can motivate atleast a single policeman to turn prosocial and i wish more people start thinking like you do ,the police force may change for good towards good governance.
2006-08-30 06:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by sumant b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have several brothers, and one sister-in-law in law enf. and you could call, but it would really be better to write a letter...that way they will/can put it on their website, tack it up in the duty rooms, and read it at roll call....will reach many more officers that way. That's a great way to think of the police...most of them are there for altruistic reasons.
2006-08-24 13:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Out here they regularly have a custom called "Coffee With The Cops". I understand it does a considerable amount of good.
2006-08-29 17:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We should thank all our police & firemen for what they do for us on a daily basis, they put their lives on the line everyday, we should respect , and do what ever we can to help them. I for one think they all do a great job, they are not all bad. only a few fit into that catagory.
2006-08-30 15:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by beautie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋