When you write a letter based on emotion you should always pause before you hit send. It's good to vent but sometimes you need to re write the same thing in a different tone. The tone of the letter should be focus on a few simple points. 1. Police are citizens and we dedicated to protecting our city. 2. The courts need to take assaults against police very serious and not amend any charge ever! 3. Point out the poor job that the prosecutors have done overall. 4. Let the mayor and council know that