Franklin Matters: Well said by the Holliston Police Dept

Friday, September 4, 2015

Well said by the Holliston Police Dept

Their Facebook post on the Millis news:

We are saddened to hear the updated information reported today as it relates to yesterday's incident in Millis. Keeping...
Posted by Holliston Police Department on Thursday, September 3, 2015

And if you don't have Facebook, here is the text of the message:

"We are saddened to hear the updated information reported today as it relates to yesterday's incident in Millis. Keeping that information in mind, we would like to share a few thoughts:

Not one Officer hesitated, delayed, or questioned their opportunity to assist yesterday afternoon in what began as a hectic and chaotic incident. Officers from Local, State, and Federal agencies dropped what they were doing and responded without a second thought. Some left their shifts to respond, some left their homes and families, and others suited up in SWAT gear and responded to the scene. All prepared for the unknown.

Not one of these Officers knew what to expect, where the suspects might be hiding, or the status of the Officer involved. For Police Officers, this is instinctual. We don't second guess, we don't question whether we should help, we don't over analyze. We simply respond to help someone in need. Our families and friends are often left knowing little to no information about the scene we are headed to.

So why do we selflessly put ourselves in the way of unknown danger? Why risk everything of our own for someone else?

Because we are the police. We are here to serve and protect the citizens of each neighborhood, town, and city across this country. We have always been here and we will always be here.

We challenge our followers to thank a Police Officer next time you see them. A hand shake, a cup of coffee, or a simple "thank you" shows each one of us that put on the badge that we are appreciated. Because when the time comes again to drop everything and respond to the cries for help, we will be there without hesitation.