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Old 12-24-2014, 10:58 AM
 
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Today, my two daughters and I will be dropping off a plate of Christmas cookies at the local police department as a "Thank You" for doing what they do.

Right now, the media is making the police the enemy and I'm fed up with it. The officers need to know they're appreciated by the 99% of the public who aren't criminals.
Great idea
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Old 12-24-2014, 10:59 AM
 
Location: San Diego California
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Originally Posted by lenniel View Post
Today, my two daughters and I will be dropping off a plate of Christmas cookies at the local police department as a "Thank You" for doing what they do.

Right now, the media is making the police the enemy and I'm fed up with it. The officers need to know they're appreciated by the 99% of the public who aren't criminals.
You have it backwards, it is the 99% who are criminals. They are all guilty of the cover up of abuses even if they do not commit them themselves. Accomplices are guilty by association and the lying and cover-ups in law enforcement are rampant as investigations in LA and NY have proven.
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Old 12-24-2014, 10:59 AM
 
Location: Newport Beach, California
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I like the idea, but with the attitudes people have toward police right now, your thoughtful gift will probably most likely end up in the trash, as they don't know you from Adam and they don't know what your intentions are. A pre-packaged treat, such as a box of candy or something, would probably be a better alternative.
Yes. ^^^^^^
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Old 12-24-2014, 10:59 AM
 
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"On behalf of the Covington Police Department and an anonymous Secret Santa, here's $100," Spinks told Williams and other drivers before they drove away from his traffic stop. "Merry Christmas."
Covington police give drivers $100 bills instead of traffic citations thanks to 'Secret Santa' | NOLA.com
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:00 AM
 
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I like the idea, but with the attitudes people have toward police right now, your thoughtful gift will probably most likely end up in the trash, as they don't know you from Adam and they don't know what your intentions are. A pre-packaged treat, such as a box of candy or something, would probably be a better alternative.
I already thought of that and called the police station to ask if they'd accept the homemade cookies and was told "absolutely, we'd love them"
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:02 AM
 
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You have it backwards, it is the 99% who are criminals. They are all guilty of the cover up of abuses even if they do not commit them themselves. Accomplices are guilty by association and the lying and cover-ups in law enforcement are rampant as investigations in LA and NY have proven.
Merry Christmas to you to!
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Newport Beach, California
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Tomorrow is Christmas, it is always good to give something to someone else. It is the Christmas spirit. This is a lovely idea.
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:51 AM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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Originally Posted by lenniel View Post
Today, my two daughters and I will be dropping off a plate of Christmas cookies at the local police department as a "Thank You" for doing what they do.

Right now, the media is making the police the enemy and I'm fed up with it. The officers need to know they're appreciated by the 99% of the public who aren't criminals.
I wish I had thought about that. Maybe next year, if I remember. What a wonderful idea.
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:53 AM
 
Location: San Antonio Texas
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Make sure your hands are visible as you approach.
LMAO. If they're white, I'm sure that they'd get a "pass" on that.
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:54 AM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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I donate money to Semper Fi fund and wounded warrior project.

As a retailer, I think I have done enough for local police department.
but that just isn't the same. We too, donate to many including the needy kids in the area and police drives and fund raisers, but that isn't like taking them a special Thank You on Christmas eve.
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