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The fatal shooting of Fairfax County police Detective Vicky Armel and the shooting of her two colleagues, which left one critically injured and hospitalized, is a terrible tragedy ("Gunman kills Fairfax cop," Page 1, Tuesday). Those of us who work in the law- enforcement field and criminal-justice system are always cognizant of such possibilities, but when the reality occurs, a part of our core selves is engulfed with the traumatic event. It doesn't matter if we were personally acquainted with Detective Armel or are acquainted with her surviving colleagues because what we know and understand is that they are part of a cohesive bond we all share as public service professionals who are engaged in securing public safety for all citizens. The loss; the injuries; and the impact on the family, police department and community; and the associated grief all belong to us.
The knowledge of the potential for such dreadful moments does not facilitate the coping process in any way. In an attempt to make sense out of the senseless, we try to remain strong, brave and supportive of one another, but in the process, we all grieve deeply.See the full content of this document
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Tragedy in Fairfax
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