I was a victim of a hit and run today in Denver, CO and the police officer that came to help me was so kind to me! Do you know what would be the best way to share my appreciation for his kindness? Send a letter to the police department telling them what a great cop I think he is? Just send a letter to his department addressed to him to thank him? both? what would you suggest?
2007-06-24 13:15:47 · 20 answers · asked by chigaimasu 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Send your letter to the chief of police explaining the details.It will go down the chain of command with comments added.Then placed in his file forever.
2007-06-24 13:20:33 · answer #1 · answered by xphxpd 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a police Officer, but I am a retired Federal Officer. I would do both, send a letter to both the department as well as the officer. I would think that would be a really nice thing to do for that person who was so there for you. It will show his superiors what a good officer he is, and I'm sure that it will be put into his permanent record and that will be a nice thing for him. I'm sure that he will love to have a wonderful letter to put with all of his other things that he has earned over the years. He will have an appreciation for your letter to him.
Good for you, that you want to take the time to do this for him, to show your appreciation. That is a wonderful thing to do for him. God bless you.
2007-06-24 20:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Everyone has great ideas on here with the exception of the donuts LOL.
Cindy the retired FED summed it up. I would write to the Mayor, Chief and go through the chain of command and in addition maybe just give the officer a short note of thanks. I can tell you that a short note of thanks is invaluable to an officer.
The other user is also correct in saying to not send gifts. Officers are generally not allowed to take gifts (gratuities) of any kind and if you send food (donuts) most officers wont eat them for safety reasons. If you are male and send flowers as one suggested it will cause some issues with his co-workers as well.
A nice letter goes a long ...long way..
Thanks for recognizing his efforts and all my best!
2007-06-24 20:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by flafuncop 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A letter to the Sheriff or Police Chief depending on which it was is usually the best idea. I have gotten letters, cards and even a batch of cookies from a little old lady I pulled over. Any recognition feels good. Great idea.
2007-06-24 21:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by mikey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As some people suggested here, serious or not. Sending gifts is not a great idea. Most PDs don't really officers to accept gifts worth money. So it would probably be just a waste.
Write a letter to the chief and officer that says thank you, that will be enough.
2007-06-24 20:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I would send a letter to the police chief and cc it to the mayor as well. That way the letter will be put into the officer's file and he'll get a copy of it from the police chief's secretary. Also, you could write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper and hope that maybe they print it.
2007-06-24 20:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Send the letter to the officer, and a copy to the Chief of Police. That way he will get both the thank you from you, and the credit for a job well done from his employer.
It will be very beneficial to him at his annual review.
2007-06-24 20:24:25 · answer #7 · answered by fideux 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Send a letter to the department and they will show it to him. This is the best way.
2007-06-24 20:20:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Find out which department he works for, go to their website and they may have a commend an officer for you can fill out which will be given to the officer. Or, call the department and ask for the officer's name, badge number and if the department has an option for commendation from the public, most do so I'm sure it will be OK.
2007-06-24 20:20:45 · answer #9 · answered by Shwig 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Send a letter along with a donation to the cheif of police suggesting that officer get a pay increase.
Susan L.
2007-06-24 20:27:47 · answer #10 · answered by clearthinkingamerican 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋