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.
1 Send your thank you within 24 hours of the interview. You will still be fresh in the interviewerâs mind and it shows a higher level of interest in the position.  Send a personalized thank you to each person you interviewed with. Donât copy the same message to everyone.