Today I'm thankful for...
Police officers!
After talking about the military yesterday, I realized that I needed to express my thanks for police officers also. They are protecting our communities daily, and they don't get nearly the thanks they deserve. A couple of years ago I went through our local Citizen's Police Academy (please stifle your laughter or else I will have to perform a citizen's arrest), and I got just a tiny taste of what they do. I even got to go on a police ride along, and while that night was pretty slow, I know there are nights (and days) that are hectic and crazy and force them to make life and death decisions faster than I can type this blog entry. If I'm not mistaken, many communities offer police ride along programs for their citizens, and I urge people to go on one. It's fascinating, and it gives you a new perspective of what they do and what they face. Even though we may groan if we see a police car as we speed down the road, officers are a vital part of our world, and I'm glad that they're out there to protect and serve!
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