White: ‘We’re all in this together’

For the first anniversary of the fatal shooting of Coeur d’Alene police Sgt Greg Moore, Police Chief Lee White wrote the following in the Coeur d’Alene Press:

On May 5, 2015, Sgt. Greg Moore was killed in the line of duty. Next week, his name will be added to the more than 20,000 names on the wall at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. Each of the fallen officers, and those who continue to serve in uniform, represent the honor and traditions that are the backbone of the American public safety professional. Those principles are sustained today by the ethics, professionalism, bravery, and sacrifice of our officers.

Over the course of my career I have had the opportunity to work with literally hundreds of officers from a variety of agencies, and I can report without equivocation that the men and women of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department are among the best I have seen. Their integrity and work ethic is above reproach. But what makes our department special, and what makes our jobs not only more enjoyable but also easier than in some other parts of the country, is the community support we experience on a continual basis. More here.