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Nov 23, 2023 · This Thanksgiving, we at the Cleveland Police Foundation reflect on what it means to be a part of our wonderful Cleveland community. We're incredibly thankful for the dedication of our police officers and the unyielding spirit of the people we serve.
This family went all-out to prepare a Thanksgiving Day feast for cops. Officers could swing by and pick up a plate to go or enjoy the hosts’ hospitality and sit on their porch or in their home. The family did this for many years.
- The Waffle House
- A Special Christmas Lunch
- The Truck Stop Judge
- The Elderly Man and The Young Lady
- Stuck in The Mud
- Pizza Paid For
- Hat’S Off to You
- Life Is Like A Box of Tacos
I ran into a situation that really caught me off guard. We had a particularly busy shift that night, so as I finished my tour and climbed into my personal car I realized I hadn’t had a chance to eat. As I drove home I pulled into a Waffle House and ran inside to order a to-go sandwich and a soda. As I waited, I talked with another officer who happe...
One Christmas a few years ago in our city of Smackover, Arkansas, myself and some of my fellow officers were invited to a special Christmas lunch at a local business. The owner and employees were so appreciative of how safe they felt and the safety of our citizens. We enjoyed it very much. They were well aware that it was our duty to protect them a...
There were four of us eating at the truck stop diner. When we got up to pay, we were told, “That man paid for all of you.” I looked out the window and saw the county judge getting in his car. That impressed me. — Don Massengill, Police1 Member
One day I was taking my meal break on a shift that was not very family-friendly. I’ve got a teenage daughter, a son with special needs and a newborn daughter at home. I was missing the family time when an elderly gentleman walked up to where I was seated. I braced myself for a wisecrack or a question on legal advice I’d be unable to provide. He sai...
I am lucky enough to be assigned to my department's Marine Unit and patrol the 27 miles of my city's coastline. One afternoon, I got a phone call from Ritchie, the manager at one of the local marinas. He told me a customer's sailboat had gone aground right off the dock and that Tony, one of the marina employees, was going out to assist, and if I wa...
Another trooper and I were eating at a pizza place. A guy in a business suit came in after us, sat by himself at the table next to us, and never looked at us or talked to us. He finished quickly and left. Before we got up to go pay for our meals, the waitress came and took our bill – told us that guy paid for us. It was very nice of him, but I wish...
I was working a traffic accident on an overpass on a very windy day in south Texas. About a week before, I’d just bought a new uniform baseball cap (the money comes out of my own pocket). As I was working this accident the wind blew my cap off, and I saw it fly down to the underpass below, which is a heavily traveled road. I gave it up for lost, kn...
After I cleared a traffic stop a random female gave me a box of tacos that she just bought from Taco Bell. The female said, “This may sound cheesy, but you guys are unappreciated” and gave me the box of tacos. It caught me off guard that this female went out of her way and spent her hard-earned cash to just say thanks. I’m very cautious about eatin...
Sep 13, 2024 · it's a cringe-worthy yet relatable moment for anyone who’s ever struck out while trying to make an impression. These quotes, each funnier and more outrageous than the last, capture the essence of Let's Be Cops. Fans and newcomers alike can enjoy revisiting these classic moments.
- Harper Brooks
Nov 25, 2021 · Thanksgiving Message to American Law Enforcement. John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”.
Nov 23, 2023 · They’ll never go home again. Yes, save a drumstick. Hug our kids. Tell them I love them. I’ll be home, Later. 10-4. Send the coroner. Five victims. No rush. I’ll stand by. Nothing I can do. Those poor children. No turkey. No pumpkin pie. No football. Never again. They were almost home. Almost home …
Nov 23, 2017 · The emotional toll of working Thanksgiving can be substantial for any officer and his/her family. Many officers feel like they are disappointing children, spouses, other family members, as well...
