Appreciation and gestures extended to local law enforcement throughout the Basin is expanding in some cases to include all professionals in the community that work to keep the peace. One great example of this is Dickies BBQ in Vernal where a free rib plate is offered to police officers, firefighters, judges, probation officers, Commissioners, Mayors and anybody that is tied to “keeping the peace.” These types of gestures of appreciation have meant a lot to local officers throughout the area. “It’s been overwhelming to know how much people in this community appreciate us,” shares Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell. “People are finding ways to say thank you everywhere. There is a lot of talk going around among law enforcement Basin wide. Everyone is talking about it and everyone truly appreciates that they are appreciated.”
