Law Enforcement Appreciation by Messenger-Inquirer

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE

LAW ENFORCEMENT

APPRECIATION

SHERIFF DEPUTIES, POLICE OFFICERS KEEP THE CITY AND COUNTY SAFE BY MEGHANN RICHARDSON

individuals who show high moral integrity and the motivation to work with pride to accomplish this mission. Working together, n Owensboro and Daviess County, the DCSD is committed to making a positive local law enforcement work day in and difference in the community. day out to keep the community safe. In 2016, the DCSD made 1,675 arrests. From crossing guards to patrol deputies to It also participates in active-shooter the street crimes unit, everyone on staff is invested in keeping residents, visitors and the training every year to help inform school faculty and staff, churches, businesses and community from harm. local government officials on what to do if a Local law enforcement not only keep Owensboro and Daviess County safe, but they shooting were to occur. Daviess County Judge-Executive Al make it a better place. From volunteering Mattingly said it’s pretty obvious how with the Alma Randolph Foundation, coffee important the DCSD is to the community. with a cop, the annual soap box derby, “No. 1, the (Daviess County) Sheriff’s Goodfellows Club, Special Olympics and so Department provides enforcement outside many more organizations throughout the the corporate limits of the city,” he said. year, the police officers and sheriff deputies “Without them, we’d rely only on the strive to be a light in the community. Kentucky State Police, which is stretched thin DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT and, at times, already strained. The sheriff’s department does an excellent job among law Protecting and serving the county are enforcement agencies in this community, and the men and women on the Daviess County we all owe them a debt of gratitude for their Sheriff’s Department. Under the direction sacrifice and commitment.” of Sheriff Keith Cain, his deputies are active Mattingly also said the DCSD goes above in presenting information and training to and beyond, and its duties exceed past what the public on such topics as safety, crime most of us would think of to include things prevention and other topics of mutual concern, tailored to the community’s specific like prisoner transport and court security. “Professional commitment is key to needs. describe these men and women,” Mattingly Cain’s goal as sheriff is to develop a said. “There’s a difference between those well-trained, efficient and professional law enforcement office which continuously strives who want to be on the job and those who to provide outstanding service to the citizens just are. They’re the epitome of the word of Daviess County and the Commonwealth of ‘professional.’ ” To contact the DCSD, call 270-685-8444 or Kentucky. visit its office at 212 St. Ann St. in the Daviess In pursuit of this goal, he has attempted County Courthouse. to build an organization with outstanding

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Protecting and ser ving the city of Owensboro is the Owensboro Police Department. Under the direction of Chief Arthur Ealum Jr., the department directs, plans and coordinates the enforcement of the ordinances of the city, and the laws of the state and nation, for the purpose of protecting persons and property and for the preser vation of peace in the community. According to the 2016 annual report, more than 221,000 calls were made to central dispatch. In 2016, OPD patrol officers responded to 51,403 calls for ser vice and conducted 8,526 traffic stops. During 2016, officers made more than 70 public speaking engagements, gave more than 20 guided tours of the police department, conducted the annual Citizen’s Police Academy and hosted many other programs offered by the Owensboro Police Department. Mattingly said, “I have ser ved a few terms on the Owensboro City Commission, and I have nothing but good to say about the Owensboro Police Department. Those officers put their lives on the line for all of us.” Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson said, “my philosophy as an elected official is the primar y responsibility should always be public safety, and I would put our folks up against any community anywhere.” To contact OPD, call 270-687-8888 or visit its office at 222 E. 9th St.

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OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

ART EALUM

JEFF SPEED

BROCK PETERSON

GORDON BLACK

John Howard, Jr., M.D.

920 E. Fourth Street www.welbornfloralco.com 270-684-3283 • 1-800-825-9889

Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

CHRIS CASTLEN

BROOKE BORREGARD

EDWARD KRAHWINKEL

DAVID POWELL

CHIEF OF POLICE 26 YEARS OF SERVICE

LIEUTENANT 21YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY CHIEF 26 YEARS OF SERVICE

MAJOR 23 YEARS OF SERVICE

MAJOR 19 YEARS OF SERVICE

Dan Bennett 2031 Frederica St, 270-228-2323

LIEUTENANT 19 YEARS OF SERVICE

LIEUTENANT 16 YEARS OF SERVICE

Murphy’s Appliance & Electronics

AUTOMOTIVE INC.

225 New Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-683-7396

115 E 2nd St #100 Owensboro, KY 42303

BOBBY ROBERTS 1730 EAST 18TH ST.

www.murphysapplianceowensboro.com

270-926-9731

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

STEVE WECHENHISER

JASON WINKLER

JEFF ROBY

BRAD MARTIN

LIEUTENANT 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

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LIEUTENANT 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

SALON

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SERGEANT 19 YEARS OF SERVICE

SERGEANT 17 YEARS OF SERVICE

809 TIME DRIVE 270-685-1236

LINDA GOSSETT & 6 STYLISTS

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

CLINTON EARNEST

ADAM JOHNSTON

MICHAEL NICHOLS

MICHAEL STAPLES

SERGEANT 16 YEARS OF SERVICE

SERGEANT 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D.

Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine Six Generations Of Quality Bar-B-Q

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OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

RANDALL FOSTER

BRANDON SIMS

JEREMY MULLIGAN

MICHAEL PAGE

SERGEANT 14 YEARS OF SERVICE

SERGEANT 12 YEARS OF SERVICE

Scott Baird

Kentuckiana

Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.

Animal Clinic

1301 DAVIESS STREET • OWENSBORO, KY 42303

270-684-0288

1911 Old Henderson Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-683-6427

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

TRISTAN RUSSELBURG

CHRISTOPHER BURNS

JASON GODDARD

BRYAN VELOTTA

SERGEANT 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

SERGEANT 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D.

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270-683-6500 2416 New Hartford • Owensboro, KY 42303

620 Leitchfield Road • Owensboro, KY (270) 686-8161 • (270) 686-8162

Scott Carman

DETECTIVE 14 YEARS OF SERVICE

Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

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Buddy Blair

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

JASON MCKINNEY

ARTHUR MAGLINGER

JOSHUA ALSIP

JAMES GREEN

Epoch Revival

John Howard, Jr., M.D.

DETECTIVE 14 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 13 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 12 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

3585 THURSTON DERMONT RD • OWENSBORO, KY 42303 (270)685-4002

1750 W. 2nd St. • 270-683-4526

118 East 4th Street Owensboro, KY 42303 (270)570-1644

Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

JOSEPH JONES

NICHOLAS WELLMAN

TODD WILKERSON

ED CHAMPION

DETECTIVE 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 7 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 6 YEARS OF SERVICE

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PRIDE, INTEGRITY and SERVICE to all of its citizens.

HEROES

6 MESSENGER-INQUIRER, Thursday, June 29, 2017 OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

ALEXANDER SIMMONS

BENJAMIN FLEURY

DETECTIVE 6 YEARS OF SERVICE Murphy’s Appliance & Electronics 225 New Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 270-683-7396

www.murphysapplianceowensboro.com

DETECTIVE 4 YEARS OF SERVICE

Kentuckiana

Animal Clinic

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

BILLY BRADSHAW

JAMES MARTIN

OFFICER 21 YEARS OF SERVICE

813 E. 18th • 270-685-4444

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

TIM MCCLELLAN

BRIAN CROSLEY

NATHAN GODEKE

RICK LATANZIO

OFFICER 21 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 19 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 18 YEARS OF SERVICE

115 E 2nd St #100 Owensboro, KY 42303

OFFICER 18 YEARS OF SERVICE

APPAREL & GIFTS

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

STEVE MORGAN

GARY MATTINGLY

HEATH STOKES

MIKE ROBY

OFFICER 16 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D. Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

Quality it Autot SService i SiSince 1968

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

COURTNEY YERINGTON

CHRIS WATKINS

LOREN YONTS

BENJAMIN CAMPBELL

OFFICER 14 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 12 YEARS OF SERVICE

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OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

AARON HAMILTON OFFICER 12 YEARS OF SERVICE

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

MICHAEL HATHAWAY

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

270-903-2167

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

J.D. FAITH

PHILIP WALLING

OFFICER 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

APPAREL & GIFTS

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

ANDREW BELL

ANTHONY WILLIAMS OFFICER 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

ERIC FLORY

OFFICER 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

SCOTT NORRIS

813 E. 18th • 270-685-4444

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

MICHAEL MATTHEWS

JASON LEE

KRISTOPHER COLLINS

JAMES PARHAM

OFFICER 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 8 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 7 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D. We love them both...

Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

512 West 7th Street • Owensboro, Ky. 42301

Place for Family Fun 7301 Hobbs Rd., Owensboro

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

KEN BENNETT

SALVADOR CASTRO

TOMMY GLASS

LUCAS HARDY

270-926-7561

OFFICER 7 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D. Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

270-229-4900

OFFICER 6 YEARS OF SERVICE

DAVID YORK & ASSOCIATES

101 E. 2nd St. Suite 200 Owensboro, Ky. 42303 270-684-4111

OFFICER 6 YEARS OF SERVICE

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MISSON STATEMENT

The mission of the Owensboro Police Department is to work in a true partnership with our community, to enhance the quality of life in our city, while maintaining order and protecting the people we serve by reducing incidences of crime, doing so with professionalism, honor, and integrity. OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

ANDREW BOGGESS

HUNTER HINTON

BERNIE FERGUSON

SHAUN SCHROADER

OFFICER 6 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 5 YEARS OF SERVICE

Six Generations Of Quality Bar-B-Q

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

MICHAEL O’HERRON

CODY CLIFF

ALLEN SCHRECKER

ARON CONTRATTO

OFFICER 4 YEARS OF SERVICE

120 A West 2nd Street Owensboro, KY 42303 (270)926-9546

“Thank you OPD and DCSD for all you do!” We are here to help men, women & children rise above sexual victimization.

Confidential crisis & long-term therapy services to survivors of all ages Wide array of preventative & informational programs to help men, women & children rise above sexual victimization

ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE Volunteer Opportunities Available! To Learn More or to Get Help, Call us or Visit our Website: Toll-Free: 1-800-226-7273 • Owensboro: 270-926-7273 • www.nbowensboro.org

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY: We are committed to candor, honest, and ethical behavior with each other and those we serve. PUBLIC SERVICE: We deliver to the public, high quality service, which is fair, courteous, responsive and eﬃcient. We recognize the need to involve the community in creating a secure and safe environment. COMPETENCE: We maintain high standards of training and expertise and keep abreast of new trends and standards in the field of law enforcement.

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RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: We make eﬀective use of our resources and provide a spirit of open communication within our community. We are responsible for our actions. We admit our mistakes and strive to earn the trust and support of our community. RESPECT FOR CO-WORKERS: We maintain a workplace environment based on mutual respect, which reflects an appreciation of the unique qualities of each individual who contributes to the overall good of our team.

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

MICHAEL SANNER

CHRISTOPHER HODGE

SHARTEZ MCHENRY OFFICER 3 YEARS OF SERVICE

CALEB PAYNE

OFFICER 3 YEARS OF SERVICE

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

KELSEY SKAGGS

TIMOTHY HATFIELD

LARRY JONES

STEVEN CASEY

OFFICER 3 YEARS OF SERVICE

OFFICER 2 YEARS OF SERVICE

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10 MESSENGER-INQUIRER, Thursday, June 29, 2017 OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

ADAM COTTRELL

DONALD HAYES

MARK LUSK

CASEY PEACH

OFFICER 2 YEARS OF SERVICE

Kentuckiana

Animal Clinic

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

THOMAS DAVIS

HANNAH DOUGLAS

ANDREW HURT

JOSHUA BENNETT

OFFICER 1 YEAR OF SERVICE

Kentuckiana

Animal Clinic

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

ERIC WIMSATT

STEVEN PHILLIPS

MICHAEL BROWN

KEVIN LANGLEY

OFFICER 1 YEAR OF SERVICE

OFFICER

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

DANE HOLDER

MARK SAFFRAN

CONNIE CHAPMAN

RESERVE OFFICER 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

RESERVE OFFICER 8 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D. Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

OWENSBORO POLICE DEPT.

ARTUS

RAIZI

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DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

KEITH CAIN

J.D. MARKSBERRY

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

MAJOR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 43 YEARS OF SERVICE

JOE GLENN

BILL THOMPSON

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

BARRY SMITH

KENT TAUL

SCOTT WEDDING

DEBRA CRANDALL

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SHERIFF 43 YEARS OF SERVICE

CAPTAIN 39 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D. Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

CAPTAIN 22 YEARS OF SERVICE

CAPTAIN 21 YEARS OF SERVICE

316 Walnut Street Owensboro, Ky 42301 (270)685-4923

SERGEANT 18 YEARS OF SERVICE

3152 Common Wealth Crt OWENSBORO, KY 42303 (270) 684-1108

SERGEANT 13 YEARS OF SERVICE

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DORIS M BULLINGTON 1741 Scherm Road

270-993-0792

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

NICK ROBY

JERRY SPURRIER

MORGAN PALMITER

DUANE HARPER

ONE PARK PLACE

John Howard, Jr., M.D.

SERGEANT 12 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE SERGEANT 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

Assisted Living Facility

DETECTIVE SERGEANT 23 YEARS OF SERVICE

CORPORAL 26 YEARS OF SERVICE

2701 Frederica Street | Owensboro, Ky. 42301

Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

PAUL MATTINGLY II

CHESTER FREELS

TYLER FREE

ED HODSKINS

270-926-6687

CORPORAL 17 YEARS OF SERVICE

CORPORAL 12 YEARS OF SERVICE

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684-0268

1228 Walnut Street

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CORPORAL 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

Courtesy of Wonder Whip!

Serving Owensboro Since 1955

DEPUTY 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

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MISSON STATEMENT

We the deputies and employees of the Daviess County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃce are committed, by adhering without compromise, to our core values, in our resolve to providing all citizens of Daviess County the highest standard of quality law enforcement.

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

TOM WHITFORD

KENNY RILEY

SRO/DEPUTY 32 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 28 YEARS OF SERVICE

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

RUSS DAY

BOB DUVALL

24 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 24 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D. Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine 2817 Veach Road | Owensboro, KY 42303 | (270)240-1010

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

BILL MCKINNEY

BOBBY STINNETT

KELLY PAYNE

FRANK HOWARD

DEPUTY 24 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 23 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 21 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Maria Kelly 270-925-6321

824 Frederica St. 270-683-7301 1230 Alsop Lane 270-686-6242

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DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

ARCHIE POWERS

JOHN KING

BRAD YOUNGMAN

GARY KLEE

DEPUTY 19 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 17 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 13 YEARS OF SERVICE

SRO/DEPUTY 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

John Howard, Jr., M.D. Diplomat of the American Academy of Internal Medicine

CORE VALUES

HONEST: We will exemplify the highest standards of ethical and moral behavior, which requires complete freedom from deceit or fraud. INTEGRITY: We will conduct ourselves with uncompromising service to our community and this department with a firm adherence to ethical principles and sound moral character.

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COMMITMENT: We pledge an unrelenting determination to serve the community and to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor. COURAGE: We will meet adversity, danger, diﬃculty, or pain without regard to fear. EXCELLENCE: We will distinguish ourselves as professional organization, whose members work together with pride in providing our citizens exemplary service.

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

JARED RAMSEY

JARED SPURRIER

KENNETH BURNS DEPUTY 8 YEARS OF SERVICE

MATT RALPH

DEPUTY 8 YEARS OF SERVICE

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

LEE BLANTON

CHRIS HAYES

JASON LUEDKE

CASEY FOSTER

DEPUTY 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

DETECTIVE 9 YEARS OF SERVICE

745 Scherm Road Owensboro, KY 42301

270-926-9890 www.danzerotho.com

DEPUTY 7 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 6 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 4 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEPUTY 3 YEARS OF SERVICE

KELLER Misty Meadow FURNITURE & Winery 2743 Keller Road Owensboro, KY

270-683-0361

DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.

ALEX COOMES

MATT FITZGERALD

LACEY SCHROADER

AARON STEPHENS

(270)685-4903 3415 Buckland Square Owensboro, KY 42301

600 East 14th Street Owensboro, Ky 42303 (270)684-4737

DEPUTY 2 YEARS OF SERVICE

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How to show support for local police Police officers put their lives on the line every day they show up for work. But in spite of the sacrifices officers routinely make, their contributions often go unnoticed. Police officers’ jobs might be thankless, but that don’t mean people cannot express their gratitude to the men and women in blue who keep their communities safe. The following are a handful of ways to show support for the police officers who work hard to protect and serve your community.

PICK UP A POLICE OFFICER’S TAB

Police officers work in your community and, therefore, they likely break bread in your community as well. When you see police officers ordering meals at a local restaurant or sitting down to lunch at a neighborhood diner, offer to pay for their meals or arrange payment with their server without letting the police officers know. Picking up police officers’ tabs is a simple gesture, but it’s one they will appreciate and it will let them know they’re supported in the community they’re working hard to protect.

SUPPORT POLICE FUNDRAISERS Police departments fundraisers support various causes. Some might aim to raise funds for sports programs designed to help local youth, while others might hope to raise money for the families of fallen oﬃcers. Whatever the motivation for the fundraiser, by supporting the event you’re donating to a good cause and showing the police they and their eﬀorts are supported.

THANK A POLICE OFFICER WHEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY

Though it seems simple, saying “thank you” to police officers can reassure them that the OBEY THE LAW communities they work One of the best ways to show respect for law so hard to protect support enforcement officers is to obey the law. Should you and appreciate their be called out for an infraction, treat the officer or efforts. Thanking police agent politely and comply with his or her requests. officers may only take a few seconds, but such a gesture can help police SHARE A POSITIVE STORY officers better cope with Use social media or your networking connections to share a story the stress of their jobs. of how law enforcement helped you or did something worth noting.

TEACH KIDS TO RESPECT POLICE OFFICERS Police officers have come under considerable scrutiny in recent years, and youngsters may not know how to respond to news stories that don’t paint police officers in a positive light. Parents can show their support for police officers by teaching their kids to respect police at all times. Encourage children to come to you if they read or hear stories that depict police officers negatively so you can help them process the story and encourage them to maintain the respect they have for police officers.

WEAR AND DISPLAY BLUE Many law enforcement workers are known for their blue uniforms. Blue usually represents police and other upholders of the law. Proudly display blue ribbons, blue lights or flags on homes and businesses. Wear blue shirts or law enforcement-inspired insignia to public or high-profile events as a token of appreciation for local law enforcement.

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