Officer Command Staff Briefing eNL - Feb 1st, 2024
 
 
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February 1, 2024
EDITOR'S NOTE

Good morning.

This is distributed the day before Groundhog Day and my question is this: If you had to live tomorrow over and over again, for about 10 years (how long Bill Murray allegedly did it in the movie), would your day be enjoyable? How would you change it? Would all your officers get home?

Stay safe!

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret.)

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COMMAND STAFF BRIEFING NEWS
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