Your Take: Local Police—What Do You Appreciate?

Did you know that this week—May 13-20—is officially Police Week in the United States? According to PoliceWeek.org: 

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

In the spirit of the week, we reached out to our west Cook County readers on Facebook and asked what they appreciate most about their local police departments. Here’s some of what readers shared with us: 

Dorothy Cole Domrzalski: “Many years ago, whenever we went on vacation we would notify the WSPD and drop off a set of house keys before we left. On at least one occasion my mother was worried that she left the stove on, and they sent an officer to double check for her! Western Springs was a really small town back in the day.” – Western Springs Patch Facebook 

Judy Bloecks: “The police officers are friendly. Thank you for serving the community.” – La Grange Patch Facebook

Nancy Pappas: “They are the best! I feel safe living in La Grange.” – La Grange Patch Facebook

Sue Duax Konieczka: “Therese Thompson is always looking out for everyone in Lemont, especially the children of Lemont. We are very luck to have her and the rest of the LPD.” – Lemont Patch Facebook 

Dan Tasso: “I appreciate the fact that they're on the job 24/7 to keep my family safe.” – Lemont Patch Facebook 

Katie Krull: “They give up their weekends/holidays/nights to make sure everyone else can safely be enjoy theirs.” – Lemont Patch Facebook

So what’s your take? Tell us in the comments!