Coral Springs Letter Carriers are 'Making a Difference' in Community

On June 14, Coral Springs Police Officer Jeff Heinrich visited with Coral Springs letter carriers and introduced a new joint effort --- "Making a Difference" --- between the Postal Service and the Police Department. Since letter carriers are the eyes and ears of the community, they were asked to join in this new initiative.

"Carriers know their customers --- and some carriers have been on the same route providing outstanding service to their customers for years, said Rose Mesenger-Mannisto, Acting Manager, Customer Service, Coral Springs Branch.

At the presentation, the carriers were given keychains with a direct phone line to the Coral Springs Police Department. Officer Heinrich stressed that carriers were not to get involved in any activity, but to be aware and make a call, if they see suspicious individuals in the neighborhood. He added that crime has been on the rise lately, and that the Police Department has been doing everything it can to keep the community safe and secure.

NALC Branch 1071 President Mike Gill and Pompano Beach Postmaster Ed Coppola gave their 100% support to "making a difference" at the presentation. Mesenger-Mannisto says that every carrier welcomed the idea and pledged to cooperate to "making a difference" in the community.