We, the undersigned, are grateful for your police work. We know that you are doing a difficult and dangerous job that requires courage, skill, and dedication. We know that you are putting your lives on the line every day to protect us and our communities.
We also know that you are not perfect and that you face many challenges and pressures. We know that sometimes things go wrong and that mistakes happen. We know that some of you may have acted in ways that do not reflect the values and standards of your profession. We do not condone or ignore these actions, but we also do not let them define you.
We understand that the media often paints a negative picture of your police work, while overlooking or downplaying the positive one. We know that for every bad news story, there are countless good news stories that never make the headlines. We know that for every act of violence, there are countless acts of kindness and heroism that go unnoticed.
We also realize that you need our support and appreciation. We do not want you to feel alone or unappreciated. We do not want you to suffer from a lack of funding, resources, or recognition. We want you to have the best training, equipment, and support possible to do your job effectively and safely.
We believe that you can always improve your police work by learning from your experiences, listening to feedback, and engaging with the community. We support your efforts to enhance the quality and performance of your police work while respecting the rights and dignity of all people.
We urge our local, state, and federal governments to acknowledge the value and importance of your police work and to provide adequate funding, resources, and recognition for you.
We call on our fellow citizens to join us in saying thank you for your police work. We ask you to sign this petition to show your gratitude and support for our police officers who serve us every day.
Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can thank you for your police work.