My son will participate with his agency this year.
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I ran that for our police department for about 10 years. Our police department isn’t the fittest bunch, and in the beginning they had to run it about 30 miles. So they recruited me to run most of it, since I worked upstairs. A few would run maybe a mile here and there to keep me company, and everyone would get out for the photo shoot locations. In later years the route was changed and it was about 15 miles. New management and I don’t think they do it anymore, or nobody’s asked me.
But it was always a very fun day hanging out with them and seeing them interact. And running along the side of a major highway with all kinds of police vehicles lighting the way ahead and behind me was so much fun. I’d get a lot of honks and cheers. One year they did let me carry the torch at the end.
Your son’s police department is probably thrilled to have him!
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Thanks for carrying the others on your back. Well done!
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Those were fun but I hated it when the kids kept beating me 
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It’s not just the quick actions of the police in Baltimore to stop traffic heading to the bridge. There are police divers in the 40 degree water right now accessing the situation, hoping to determine when they can work to recover any bodies.
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Such courage and devotion! “One officer who had stopped traffic radioed that he was going to drive onto the bridge to notify the construction crew once a second officer arrived. But seconds later, a frantic officer radioed that the bridge had collapsed.”
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Lots of other workers working today and most holidays too—pharmacy, grocery store to name three places I’ve been today (2 different grocery stores).
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Exactly - plus all the restaurant workers providing Easter brunches.
I ask that you please keep this thread that I started about police officers and the good that they do. Of course there are many other good people doing things and there are plenty of other places to post about that. Thank you for your cooperation.
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The video is dark but watch just how close the train is when he moves away with the unconscious driver. This fine man also served in the Marine Corps.
I know the video is from a few years ago but what a selfless act.
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Not the U.S., but this officer is no less a hero.
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From a small town in Texas:
”Officer Chris Gomez, who was sworn in less than a year ago, is already performing selfless acts of service with compassion, empathy, and kindness.
Earlier this week, Officer Gomez responded to a call for service of a 60-year-old female causing a disturbance at Vons. She was very turned around, confused about where she was, and in need of help, as she had stolen a bag of chips out of hunger. Officer Gomez talked with her and ultimately, was able to contact a family member who could come pick her up.
Officer Gomez knew she was hungry and in need of nourishment and support, so he bought a pizza and shared it with her while they waited.
Thank you, Officer Gomez, for going above and beyond the call of duty to help someone in need. We appreciate your service.”
Credit: Ventura Police Department
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