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.
Mail the thank you note. It is important to mail your thank you note in a timely manner. Etiquette usually implies that you have up to two weeks to send a thank you note for most occasions. Weddings have a slightly different rule. If you receive the gift prior to the wedding, then the 2-week rule applies.