To the editor: The mindless killing of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez ought to function a stark reminder that regulation enforcement is a harmful career (“Slain deputy leaves behind younger daughter, pregnant spouse. ‘He was an exquisite father,’” Oct. 28). Deputy Nunez’s loss of life leaves behind a household who loves him, a division that respects him and a group that may now miss him.
For as tough a profession as regulation enforcement is, it’s usually missed that it requires an equal degree of dedication and sacrifice. The households of our nation’s regulation enforcement officers are equally worthy of our gratitude and our reward.
To these of you who would query the necessity for a robust public security program, I might provide this: Legislation enforcement officers are somebody’s father, mom, son, daughter, sister or brother. They’re complete strangers who, at a time of want, place themselves between you and hazard — for no different purpose than they answered a name to serve you.
To these of you who haven’t any private connection to regulation enforcement officers however are the day by day beneficiaries of their unwavering dedication, I might make this straightforward request: The subsequent time you see a policeman, deputy sheriff or freeway patrol officer in your neighborhood, wave whats up and provide your thanks, for you’re within the presence of a real position mannequin serving in an oftentimes thankless job.
Thanks, Deputy Nunez. We salute you!
Patrick Hunter, Dallas
This author is a retired Southern California regulation enforcement officer.
