Add in the officers who died in the line of duty from other causes -- traffic accidents, for example -- and the figure rises to 102 so far this year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
- Send thank-you notes within 24 hours of the interview or the very next day at the latest. If it arrives a week later, the meaning is lost. - If you e-mail a sentiment of gratitude, follow up with a thank-you note or card in the mail.
Keep your thank you note short â no more than a couple very short paragraphs. Edit, edit, edit. Even though the interview is done, this note is still part of the hiring process. You want to make sure your letter is well written and, if handwritten, that your handwriting is clear.