Washington Police Shot Dead

That's the headline I saw in today's St. Petersburg Times here in Tampa, Florida. From the LEOAFFAIRS.COM family and brother and sister officers of the Tampa Police Department, we offer our sincere condolences. Our prayer is for the families and 9 children left behind. A senseless and tragic event. The only piece of good news I just became aware of is that Seattle police are now reporting that they just shot and possibly killed the suspect, Maurice Clemmons (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8386666.stm).

In case anyone is not familiar with the story of 4 Lakewood PD (in Parkland County) police officers being gunned down in a coffee shop ambush about 35 miles south of Seattle, here are some links:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,577691,00.html

From: Angie Muncy [mailto:amuncy@fop.net]
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 3:22 PM
Subject: Hotel Information - Lakewood Officers Funeral

The Washington State Lodge has asked that we forward the following information out to everyone regarding hotel rooms for members attending the funeral for the Lakewood Officers.

HOTEL INFORMATION

One hundred rooms have been blocked off at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac, WA to accommodate FOP members and other police officers who need lodging. The hotel offers shuttle service to/from the airport to their site.

Hotel Information:

DoubleTree Hotel
18740 International Blvd.
Seattle
Rate: $99 plus taxes
Phone: 1-800-222-8733

When booking your reservation please reference Lakewood Police Officer Memorial

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 1300 hours, at the Tacoma Dome. The hotel is located approximately 1/2 mile from the hotel and 20 miles from the Tacoma Dome. Those attending should be enroute to the service by 1000 hours. All law enforcement officers will be given first seating as there is expected to be 20,000+ in attendance.

Also, for anyone needing assistance with anything during their stay please contact one of the following numbers:

Bill Hanson 360.402.7100
Ken Roske 509.430.1864
Jack Simington 509.539.3778

Angie Muncy
National Fraternal Order of Police
701 Marriott Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone 615-399-0900
Fax 615-399-0400
1-800-451-2711
amuncy@fop.net