My couple of weeks covering the deaths of officers in the U.S. has taught me a few things. One of the most important has been that most people don’t pay much attention to these tragic losses. But then I had a thought — maybe they don’t know about them?
The good folks at www.odmp.org have helped solve that problem. And I am officially calling all of you out. If you have a web site or a blog, or participate in one on a regular basis, why don’t you head over and download one of the free tools at the odmp page.
They have an RSS feed, or will supply a small banner or button on your site that flashes the names of officers killed recently. Or maybe just place a link on your site. I don’t care if you site is a shopping center, a myspace page, or a sports car dealership. These cops protect us all. Let’s put their names out there when they make the ultimate sacrifice. I think it is the least we can do.
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:59 pm
DAMNED good idea,PC! Gonna try to urge webmasters I know to do just that!
406, OUT
Apr 6, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Long time no visit–
I have much catching up to do– my long lost friend–
guess who?
Apr 6, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I checked out the link- great link and damn good idea- to reiterate 406
Apr 10, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Susan…
Where you been? Glad to hear your voice again – as it were.
I hope this will become a national issue. I have some stuff in the works to see about that button being put up all over the place…
PC
Apr 19, 2008 at 5:44 am
Great stuff. I have lost two former partners. Brain Kinsey and Robert Washington. They were both killed within six months of changing assignments. It took twelve years to solve one case. The other case was solved immediately with bullets to head and chest.
A brother
Jun 11, 2008 at 1:08 am
Hello -
We are really trying to do out part over at Officer Down, Officer Down!
Proud,
ODx2
PS…turn on your blue lights!