July 12, 201610 yr July 11, 2016 An open letter to the citizens of Boone County, Kentucky: I’ve been a part of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office since 1982 and it’s been my observations whenever there are turmoil surrounding law enforcement many of you take the time and effort to let us know you support our department. Such is the case last week with the unprovoked murders of five Dallas police officers by a lone gunman. You recognized we were hurting. You understood that even though we probably didn’t know any of the slain or injured officers, they are our brothers & sisters united by the thin blue line that is law enforcement. You showed us you care by approaching our deputies on patrol and you told them, face-to-face, how much you appreciate them for the jobs they do. You telephoned in to tell us you support us. You emailed us. You stopped by the office with food & snacks. Some of you quietly paid for a deputy’s meal at a restaurant. The list goes on and on. It is those acts of kindness and support that helps us cope with the mourning of fallen comrades and the uncertainties of what lies ahead. It is reassuring to know the people of Boone County have our best interest at heart. Words escape me but you have to know how much that support means to us. We will keep our emotions in check and continue to provide the services we’ve been trained to do. We will do our best to keep you safe and to earn your respect. And, we will stand strong knowing you stand behind us. So, on behalf of my entire staff; thank you! Michael A. Helmig, Sheriff
July 12, 201610 yr Author On a side topic, I want to add I recently went to a party attended by several on and off duty Boone County Sheriff's Deputies and they were literally kissing babies and shaking hands. And at least two of them told me personally if I ever need anything law enforcement related to contact them immediately. Great Department!
July 12, 201610 yr Do police officers really eat food and snacks that people drop off to their departments? I'd be hesitant to eat anything homemade with all the hostility shown towards police these days.
July 12, 201610 yr Author Do police officers really eat food and snacks that people drop off to their departments? I'd be hesitant to eat anything homemade with all the hostility shown towards police these days. You know cat, ex-cons cook for you all the time when you go out to eat so I like my odds when a nice citizen drops something off.
July 12, 201610 yr Anyone else picturing the old lady baking a pie for the new sheriff of Rock Ridge?
July 12, 201610 yr You know cat, ex-cons cook for you all the time when you go out to eat so I like my odds when a nice citizen drops something off. Very true.
July 12, 201610 yr You know cat, ex-cons cook for you all the time when you go out to eat so I like my odds when a nice citizen drops something off. :D:D
July 12, 201610 yr I stopped an officer leaving the mall the other day, shook his hand, and told him I appreciated what he did.
July 13, 201610 yr I stopped an officer leaving the mall the other day, shook his hand, and told him I appreciated what he did. My man.
July 13, 201610 yr Gigi's cupcakes dropped off 10 dozen cupcakes to the department today. Love those things! :hungry:
July 14, 201610 yr On a side topic, I want to add I recently went to a party attended by several on and off duty Boone County Sheriff's Deputies and they were literally kissing babies and shaking hands. And at least two of them told me personally if I ever need anything law enforcement related to contact them immediately. Great Department! Several friends work there. Top notch place.
July 14, 201610 yr Do police officers really eat food and snacks that people drop off to their departments? I'd be hesitant to eat anything homemade with all the hostility shown towards police these days. All depends on where it comes from... I'll also say a civilian employee makes things sometimes that none of us will touch :lol2:
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