It has been brought to my attention that last Thursday you assisted Whittier police officers in locating a discarded loaded handgun. As you probably know the gun had been thrown out of a vehicle by a fleeing felon. The gun posed a tremendous threat to public safety and it was absolutely necessary that we find the gun.

You willingly assisted the officers by responding to our request for help and you located the gun using your personal metal detectors. It is my understanding the officers would probably not have found the gun without your assistance.

Your son George assisted with this case and you should be proud of your family's effort. Whittier is lucky to have residents like you.

Sincerely,
David Singer,
Chief of Police