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LETTER: Officer went above and beyond

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Staff

Officer J. Walker of the Carrboro Police Department went way above and beyond the call of duty today and deserves public recognition.
I felt like a fool for dialing 911, but I was desperate: My cat had bolted 20 feet up a tree in my yard and was stuck. It sounds comical, but it was serious – she was on a leash, and I watched in horror as she wound herself around and around branches very high up, with the leash tangling in the branches. I had the horrible feeling she would eventually try to jump down, only for the leash to hang her.
I was distraught and Officer Walker kept me calm, helped me problem-solve, thought of numbers to call and even tried to get another officer to bring a ladder. Eventually, he just took control of the situation and climbed the tree himself. He undid the leash, grabbed her and got her down to safety. I couldn’t believe it!
Please join me in commending him for going far beyond what is expected of a police officer. Thank you also to the 911 responder (I believe his name was Tom) who took this emergency seriously. I know there are many things both parties could have been doing on a Sunday afternoon, but I am so grateful to have had this help. I literally could not think of another thing I could have done – tree services aren’t open on Sundays and I couldn’t get a hold of anyone who had a ladder. 
In an era when police officers are getting a bad rap, it is comforting to know the Carrboro Police Department are folks to be trusted and depended on, and who are willing to go so far to help their fellow citizens (and their animal friends).
Thank you again for making me believe in the spirit of Carrboro’s goodness. Thank you Officer Walker!

Wendy Spitzer
Carrboro

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