Dear Officer Michelle, What is the best way for me to thank officers. I want to send a letter of thanks to the officers and their supervisor, with a bcc to the local newspapers. Is it appropriate to do that and name them, or could there be privacy concerns regarding the officers involved if I bcc the local papers? Thanks, billalbertson Dear billalbertson, Your desire to thank helpful officers is much appreciated. Unless they are working undercover, officer’s names are public information as seen on the name badges that are part of their uniforms! The best way to thank police officers is to send a letter to the chief (you may want to send copies to the officers and the press if desired).