Sacramento PD and now SFPD have my handgun

[tonelar]

So, a while back I received notice that my stolen gun was picked up at an arrest in Sacramento. SPD held it while SacDA prosecuted this miscreant and once all was said and done, returned it to SFPD.

I'm currently waiting on my DOJ Legr form to be processed. In the meantime, I got all the required ok's and forms holding at SFPD legal as well as property sections. Everyone I've contacted so far has been really helpful about getting this handgun back to me.

Anywaze... What would you all consider an appropriate thankyou? Six-pack of beer? Bottle of wine? Was thinking of dropping something off after it's all over and I've got my handgun back (so there's no chance it could be seen as a bribe etc).

[Armed24-7]

So, a while back I received notice that my stolen gun was picked up at an arrest in Sacramento. SPD held it while SacDA prosecuted this miscreant and once all was said and done, returned it to SFPD.

I'm currently waiting on my DOJ Legr form to be processed. In the meantime, I got all the required ok's and forms holding at SFPD legal as well as property sections. Everyone I've contacted so far has been really helpful about getting this handgun back to me.

Anywaze... What would you all consider an appropriate thank
you? Six-pack of beer? Bottle of wine? Was thinking of dropping something off after it's all over and I've got my handgun back (so there's no chance it could be seen as a bribe etc).

IMHO, the best "thank you" would be to get the names of the most instrumental in helping you, then draft a very nice letter to each agency, addressed to their watch commander. Express how much you appreciated the officer's/employee's professionalism and helpfulness. If you want to make it more personal by saying that the experience affected you in a very positive way, that would be good too.

It is extremely common for people to file frivolous complaints against LEO's. A nice letter of commendation is always very much appreciated. As much hell as we catch from people, it always feels good when someone says something nice or complimentary to us. It is a reminder of why we took this job in the first place.

[Ron-Solo]

I concur with Armed 24/7 on that.

[P5Ret]

IMHO, the best "thank you" would be to get the names of the most instrumental in helping you, then draft a very nice letter to each agency, addressed to their watch commander. Express how much you appreciated the officer's/employee's professionalism and helpfulness. If you want to make it more personal by saying that the experience affected you in a very positive way, that would be good too.

It is extremely common for people to file frivolous complaints against LEO's. A nice letter of commendation is always very much appreciated. As much hell as we catch from people, it always feels good when someone says something nice or complimentary to us. It is a reminder of why we took this job in the first place.

^ That right there is the perfect answer. You'd be surprised at how far a simple thank you goes, especially when it comes with an "good job'' from the higher up the food chain so to speak.

[Tripper]

IMHO, the best "thank you" would be to get the names of the most instrumental in helping you, then draft a very nice letter to each agency, addressed to their watch commander. Express how much you appreciated the officer's/employee's professionalism and helpfulness. If you want to make it more personal by saying that the experience affected you in a very positive way, that would be good too.

It is extremely common for people to file frivolous complaints against LEO's. A nice letter of commendation is always very much appreciated. As much hell as we catch from people, it always feels good when someone says something nice or complimentary to us. It is a reminder of why we took this job in the first place.

+100

[RickD427]

I've also got to stand in line with the above postings.

An individually prepared letter does get attention and is very much appreciated by those involved.

[fal_762x51]

Letters are the most appreciated, they can go into their personel file and be used for promotion.

[CBR_rider]

I agree, a thank you note addressed not only to those who helped but to their superiors will be appreciated more than you can imagine. If you want to go a step further (really, you don't have to!), maybe bring some baked goodies to the station where those who gave you the most help work at.

[spdtiger]

just off topic here, where was your gun stolen at, did you have it in a safe or under the bed?

[Falconis]

What the other guys said about the letter. It will go a lot farther than a 6 pack which they'll forget about the next morning

[Hoopty]

A nice thank you and a handshake works also

[HoMa506]

Just thought I'd share my story.

I was a victim of a Hit and Run in my hometown. The local PD came out for the report. About an hour and a half later the officer came back and told me he located the vehicle by the broken turn lens he picked up and matching paint transfer. The R/O didn't live far from where the vehicle was found. He went to the house and located the driver and got a statement that he was in fact the driver that hit my vehicle. (We suspect he was drunk at the time also but due to the time lapse couldn't prove it). Since the officer located the driver the insurance company had somebody to go after otherwise I would of had to pay the deductable for repairs.

I wrote a letter appreciation to the COP and pretty much wrote what I did above but a little more detailed. I also left a seperate letter to the officer with a gift certificate for dinner at one of the nicer local restaurants.

About a week later I got a letter from the COP. The officer was unable to accept the gift certificate and was returned to me but the letter of appreciation was more than enough and would be put in the officer's personnel file.

[SVT-40]

Don't forget to send a letter to the Patrol cop in Sacramento that made the original arrest and found your gun.......

Because if he had not done his job the others would never have been able to do theirs!!

Many times the detectives get the applause and the guy who did the original good deed goes without any thanks......

[hitman13]

This....

Don't forget to send a letter to the Patrol cop in Sacramento that made the original arrest and found your gun.......

Because if he had not done his job the others would never have been able to do theirs!!

Many times the detectives get the applause and the guy who did the original good deed goes without any thanks......

[tonelar]

Sounds like I better get to letter writing.
Sucks that I'm such a lame writer... But I'll do my best.

Don't forget to send a letter to the Patrol cop in Sacramento that made the original arrest and found your gun.......

Because if he had not done his job the others would never have been able to do theirs!!

Many times the detectives get the applause and the guy who did the original good deed goes without any thanks......

Guys, my dealing with Sacto was with their property personnel only. I'll call 'em back tomorrow and ask if there's a way I can get further info irt the arresting officer(s) etc. When they told me it was being sent to SFPD, I asked if I could find out more about the case and they seemed hesitent to answer my question.