Another Fantastic Papillion Days

The annual P-Days celebration stresses our department more than any other time during the year.  Virtually all our men and women work extra shifts to make sure we have extra patrols on the Midway, in the park and during dualathon and parade activities.  In fact, we spend approximately 20 to 25% of our non-grant assisted overtime budget during the 4-days of festivities.  As I review the calls for service from the past week, I'm pleased to announce that, other than several alcohol-related arrests, we had virtually no crime associated with any Papillion Day's activity.  This stat speaks extremely well of our community and those who attended.  I'm also very proud of our men and women in uniform.  Although all of them work long hours and soak up alot of sun while wearing heavy gear, extremely uncomfortable bullet-resistant vests and hot uniforms, they also show more restraint and patience than is probably required.  Alcohol overconsumption seems to give some special powers to verbally assault our officers, but all took it in stride.  If you saw something positive about something an officer did, I'd like to hear about it.  Likewise, if you observed something you think needs improvement, please let me know.  We know we can't make everyone happy, but we'd sure like to try.  Thanks again for making Papillion Days fun and family friendly.