Dear Editor,

Now that the guests have left, it’s time to clean up after the giant house party, and wait for the bill to come in.

And it will be a big bill, baby!

In the past couple of years, the RCMP and the Vancouver Police Dept. had received a significant amount of negative publicity (a lot deservedly so) due to several incidents and their reaction to those incidents.

However, based upon my experience in Whistler, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to every law enforcement and security officer who worked in Whistler over the past two weeks, indoors and out.

Thank you!

From the constable from Halifax to the cop from Calgary, from the corporal from Victoria to the security officer in the post office, liquor store and IGA, your efforts are appreciated.
I cannot speak for Vancouver, since I was unable to travel to the city to experience that gong show, but every officer I met at Creekside, on Whistler Way, Lorimer Road and in the Village was friendly, courteous, positive and helpful.

Their presence was noticeable but not imposing, their attitude was supportive, not control.

In light of the publicity regarding the RCMP and VPD over the past few years, it was a refreshing scene and the efforts by these men and women contributed to making the 2010 Winter Olympics one of the most significant and successful events in Canadian history.

Thank you again and I hope that you enjoyed your stay here as much as we appreciate having you here.

David Deally
Whistler