Letters from Our Readers

In response to the recent letter stating that "Peachtree City's finest prey on the people of Peachtree City," I'd like to offer a view that more likely represents the majority of residents.

Over the nine years that I've lived here, I have been very impressed with the Peachtree City Police Department. Over the last year in particular, I've had numerous dealings with them.

I've always found them to be professional, knowledgeable and helpful. They seem to take pride in serving and protecting the people of this town. The police are obviously doing a great job as evidenced by the many honors and special certifications they have received, as well as by our low crime rate.

Personally, I have great respect for any man or woman who may, in the line of duty, risk injury or loss of life to protect someone else. And, they do all this for a pitifully low salary.

In regards, to their "inability" to catch the black bear, Mr. Sherry may not have realized that the police were under orders not to interfere with the bear unless it threatened people or property. It did neither, and so was simply monitored as it crossed through our town. The police did a fine job of both warning citizens and not causing unnecessary damage to the animal.

To Mr. Sherry, could it be that your three tickets a year and $350 golf cart fine are the result of your own misdeeds and misjudgments, not those of the Peachtree City Police Department?

To the Peachtree City police, a heartfelt "thank you" for all you do. Please keep up the good work.

Pamela Richardson
Peachtree City