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.
Send an initial thank-you letter within 24 to 48 hours of the interview. Include your contact information, a statement expressing your gratitude for the interview and restating your interest in the job. Send a unique note to each member of the interview panel just in case the panel members share their notes.