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.
Find out if more interviews will be needed â and if so, how soon they will occur. If you've made it to the final interview, ask when the company expects to make their choice, and don't hesitate to reach out by phone or email if you don't hear back by that date. Also, be sure to write a thank you email immediately after all interviews.