Locals tell Beaches police 'thanks'

  • Atlantic Beach police enjoy pizza delivered to the department July 13 to show appreciation for police efforts in the community. From left are Dale Hatfield, Tricia Anderson and Paul Diakos. (photo submitted)
    Atlantic Beach police enjoy pizza delivered to the department July 13 to show appreciation for police efforts in the community. From left are Dale Hatfield, Tricia Anderson and Paul Diakos. (photo submitted)
In the aftermath of the tragedy in Dallas that saw five police officers killed, Beaches police departments report an outpouring of support from citizens here. On July 8, Morris Ingle Jr., a Jacksonville Beach patrol corporal, said “officers worked with a heavy heart.” However, he noted, “there were many thanks from citizens … gifts brought to the station, more hand waves from passing vehicles,…

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