CL community rallies around police in wake of Dallas shootings

As the nation still reels from the fatal shooting of five police officers and others wounded in downtown Dallas, Texas during a protest over recent police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana, members of the Clear Lake community have been making an effort to show local police officers they are appreciated.

“Fortunately the communities of Clear Lake and Ventura have always been supportive of their public safety agencies (police, fire, EMS, etc.). However, we were humbled by the number of citizens stopping in over the weekend of July 8 to show their appreciation,” said Clear Lake Police Chief Pete Roth.  “It is always nice to be reminded that people do care about the work we do and sacrifices made in providing 24 hour, 365 day service.”

Roth said that without many details about the shootings, other than media accounts, the mood of his department could be described as sad, especially for the officers’ families, friends, colleagues, and their community.

Members of the Bachman and Goeman families surprised the department with the delivery of a large cookie Friday morning— a small gesture with a big impact.  Others, like The Red Geranium, brought a bouquet of flowers to brighten the PD.

In the wake of escalating violence against police officers, the local department is remaining vigilant in its duties.

“We constantly evaluate department procedures to ensure staff are

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performing in an effective and efficient manner.  This stresses officer safety in all that they do. In this particular case, we reminded officers to remain vigilant and not to become complacent in their duties,” said Roth.

Local officers are also keeping their Dallas and other counterparts in their thoughts as they are wearing mourning bands on their badges until July 31.

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