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.
This answer applies to phone interviews, but could just as easily work for face-to-face interviews. First, if you haven't already, send a thank you note. Make sure they know you're interested in the position by telling them explicitly. For other interviews, always send a thank you note right after the interview. In general, you follow-up a week after your last interaction.