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
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