Pubdate: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 Source: Vancouver Sun (CN BC) Copyright: The Vancouver Sun 2000 Contact: 200 Granville Street, Ste.#1, Vancouver BC V6C 3N3 Fax: (604) 605-2323 Website: http://www.vancouversun.com/ Author: Peter Bates PRAISE FOR THE POLICE In the wake of all this recent police-bashing, I would like to inform readers of the great work that some of these officers have done for me and others on my street (Drug-raid finding rules out appeal, Jan.14). I live in the Grandview-Woodlands area of Commercial Drive where drug dealing was a major problem last summer. Our street and back alley were used for "dial-a-dope" drop offs and pick-ups. The police, in particular Constable Katrina O'Reilly, took our concerns very seriously. With their quick actions, professional conduct and working with the community, dealers were apprehended and we regained a sense of control of our street and feeling of security. Thank you, Constable O'Reilly, and all the others in the Vancouver Police Department who helped. Peter Bates, Vancouver - --- MAP posted-by: Doc-Hawk