CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Newtown Police Don't Have to Work on Christmas Day

Thanks to the kindness of fellow officers

Dec 25, 2012 by Mary Noble

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Newtown police officer Maryhelen McCarthy / Image: AP

Some good news to warm up your holiday. No Newtown police officers have to work Christmas day thanks to brother and sister officers from across Connecticut.

Policemen and women statewide have stepped up to cover the shifts, allowing Newtown officers to be home with their families for the holidays.

The plan hadn't been officially announced, but it was discovered by The Atlantic's Adam Clark Estes, who noticed rumors of the generous action on Twitter and called the Newtown Police Department to confirm it. He also learned that the officers volunteering their time are donating their Christmas day pay to Sandy Hill Elementary School charities.

Via the Atlantic.

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marine1

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this is what life is all about and it didn't take goverment to make it happen
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Catfish

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Good for them, Glad to hera it.
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Dan_Tien

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It is a kind gesture.
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thejimbo

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What a beautiful Christmas "gift" to the Newtown Police on behalf of fellow officers around the state. Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to Newtown and to the Great State of Connecticut!:)
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martydotcom

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a class act of kindness and brotherhood among the officers. No PR necessary
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PNWest

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Peace on earth, good will to men. I agree with every post on this thread. A first.
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Souljah

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our Humanity has not been lost..happy and Safe Holiday's to all..
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OhWiseOne

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Very nice of them to do that. Christmas always seems to bring out the best in people. It's such a shame that we do not keep it in our hearts every day of the year. It would be a better world if we did.
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Sonny

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BRAVO!!!!
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Thegrif

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A great idea, exicuted to perfection, and all in the name of giving to others.
All without big brothers involvement.
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jessejaymes

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This is the kind of news you like to hear about. And let's be magnanimous this day folks. Without government there would be no Police departments. This is a good one for all concerned.
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kirbstomp1

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Merry Christmas VP.
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jessejaymes

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@kirbstomp1 And likewise Mr. President
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Sharpshooter

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"Without government there would be no Police departments."

You're right; people would simply work with their neighbors to assure mutual safety and security.

Sort of like the way officers from surrounding departments did this.... without government or media... you simply step up and do the right thing. Too bad we have government and it's supporters who don't trust us.

I'm thrilled to have the holiday pass without hearing the story I was expecting... a family unable to deal with the loss taking their own lives. THANK'S GOD...
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Cheenoguy

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@Sharpshooter
Without government organizing a police department the strongest would abuse the weakest not protect them. Look anywhere in the world was order is not enforced by the government and see that chaos rules or the powerful and well armed abuse the weak and unarmed minorities.
People who want this only want it because they think that they will be the powerful ones abusing others.
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jessejaymes

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@Sharpshooter Well I'm not ready to live in a "Mad Max Society" quite yet.
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Jackie312gm

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OUTSTANDING!!
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Vance1

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Policemen and women statewide have stepped up to cover the shifts, allowing Newtown officers to be home with their families for the holidays.

Wow!! and seemed to take place and work without Over Bearing Obama intervention.
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RoyFloyd

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Obama can't direct local cops anyway unless there's a federal state of emergency declared. This favor was performed by their law enforcement brothers and sisters in the public employee unions. Good for them.
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Keyjo

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Selfless actions like this deserves TWO thumbs up!
No need to drag devisive politics into the mix. Leave the good deeds uncluttered by partisan tack!
Merry Christmas!
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snapcracklepop

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Anyone who thinks this is a selfless act is a fool. They know a promotional opportunity when they see it and extra over-time, it's all about the money.
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Keyjo

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Somehow, I think you are wrong!@snapcracklepop
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texas_cutie75

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Coming from a law enforcement family this does not surprise me one bit. LEO's, firefighters, teachers, and nurses are the most compassionate folks I have ever met. May those officers covering shifts be sage and return to their families without harm. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Drake_Burrwood

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We may disagree on many things but not this. Blessings on them all, both working and staying home, and all those on this forum on both sides who care.
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Sabio

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are they still getting paid?
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norezen

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And here I didn't think police officers had souls... I guess some of them do.
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