In response to a recent article about the Kirkland Police Department, I found it to be refreshing to see the proactive approach of the chief and department officers.

I recently noted that there were a number of stops on vehicles, by marked patrol units, around the Comfort Inn on 124th Street. As a retired officer (Georgia) I found it very comfortable to see their presence in the area that I had lodgings at for two nights.

I applaud the chief and the officers for their proactive approach rather than just reactive. From career experience I found that most negative complaints were generated by those who had a tendency to think that they were above the law. KPD, keep up the good work.

Donald B. Lively, Georgia