Pubdate: Tue, 17 May 2005
Source: Des Moines Register (IA)
Copyright: 2005 The Des Moines Register.
Contact:  http://desmoinesregister.com/index.html
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/123
Author: Michael Phillips
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

POLICE IN STING SHOWED COURAGE, HEROISM

Regarding the May 10 shootout at the Heartland Inn in Des Moines: Des 
Moines police demonstrated courage, willpower and heroism in intercepting 
two career criminals. Their actions also show this state is keeping its 
head up about methamphetamine and its terrible scourge.

The biggest promise the 10 officers' heroism in the reverse sting shows is 
that Iowa police stand up for kids. The incident also shows the necessity 
of more schools, more teachers and more guidance so that the Castillos and 
Schofields of the world don't have to end up where they do.

Michael Phillips

Ankeny
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