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.
When confirming a job interview, type a one-page letter thanking the interviewer for the invitation to the job interview. Confirm the exact time, date and location of the interview to avoid arriving at the wrong location on the wrong day or time. Send the letter within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the invitation. (Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images)