The 2009 Essay Contest Winner

The 6th Annual LAPD Essay Contest was open to students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades enrolled in the Los Angeles Unified School District and schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.  Students were asked to write what they would do that would have the greatest impact on the community if they were a Los Angeles Police Department officer for a day.  Each of the ten winners and their essay are featured on the Department’s website, one each week.  The following essay is one of the ten winning submissions.

As a Los Angeles Police Department officer for a day, I will start by standing in front of a mirror taking great pride in the uniform I wear.  Also I would remind myself of the department’s motto “To Protect and To Serve.”

Just as teachers, doctors, or lawyers plan out their work day, a police officer also has his or her assignments to guide them through the day.  I would take good notes in the morning of the recent criminal activity in the neighborhoods.  I would stop and inform the local business owners of any robberies that have taken place around their neighborhood.  The business owners could use this information to be aware and take necessary steps to prevent a future tragedy.

I would also visit the neighborhood grammar schools and talk to the students about the dangers of drugs, and also the bad influence of gangs.  I would stress that if students decide to take the path of drugs or to gangs, then in the long run this will have a negative effect on their future as productive individuals.  Hopefully, my lectures to the students will guide them in the right direction.

I would visit the neighborhood with high crime activity and tell the homeowners the importance of a neighborhood watch program.  During the day, a lot of the homeowners are at work or not home at all, so it is a good idea for those who are at home to keep a watchful eye on the neighbors’ houses.  Being vigilant also helps the crime rate go down.  When the people stay united, they have more power.

I will do my job to the best of my ability to uphold the law and not abuse it.  A few officers sometimes use their badge as a stepping stone to criminal wrongdoing.  I hope that with the good deeds that I did, will make a difference and the community will look at me and say that I did make a difference!

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