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[forumreader]

A Folsom PD helicopter has been circulating over our neighborhood periodically for the past 20 minutes, making an announcement. It is difficult to hear the complete message over my neighbor's barking dogs.

Something about a 4 year-old child? I think. -- Does anyone know what the message is?

[forumreader]

I called the Police Dept. There was a four year-old missing child, but VERY FORTUNATELY, the child has been found.

How reassuring to know that the police will take such serious and prompt action in the case of a missing child in town. Thank you Folsom PD.

[zach5]

I didnt know that folsom even has their own helicopter, where to they land it? Mather?

[vetteman]

i heard the heli today.... i was wodnering waht it was and at first i though they were chasing a criminal or somethin- turns out a 4 year old was missing- hope they foudn him

[Terry]

I didnt know that folsom even has their own helicopter, where to they land it? Mather?

Folsom PD does not have its own helicopter. They have a contract with Sac County Sheriff and CHP to provide necessary helicopter services. They're both based at Mather.

[Mommy2Sydni]

This actually all went on above my home. There was a child who was thought to be missing down the street from me so there were MASSIVE searches going on. I had never seen so many cops in my life! Turns out that the child was with his older sister and the person whom was supposed to be watching him did not know, so she thought the child was missing. Kind of a big deal for a little "misunderstanding". I mean, I am glad that the child was okay, but this went on for like 2 hours. We even had police skid up to my house because one of my daycare kids was leaving and he fit the description of the missing child. The helicopter spotted him and notified the ground units.

So, that was the jist of it...glad no one was harmed

[nhardy]

This actually all went on above my home.  There was a child who was thought to be missing down the street from me so there were MASSIVE searches going on.  I had never seen so many cops in my life!  Turns out that the child was with his older sister and the person whom was supposed to be watching him did not know, so she thought the child was missing.  Kind of a big deal for a little "misunderstanding".  I mean, I am glad that the child was okay, but this went on for like 2 hours.  We even had police skid up to my house because one of my daycare kids was leaving and he fit the description of the missing child.  The helicopter spotted him and notified the ground units. 

So, that was the jist of it...glad no one was harmed

Yeah there were Police everywhere. One car stopped quickly to check me out when I was getting the mail with my daughter. I have no problem with them doing what they did. Glad they found the child.

[old soldier]

its good to hear folks say nice things about the folsom police. the way folsom is set up they can get there real fast and you can notice this when you come by an accident that there will always be a couple of cars there.

I've been told that bad guys talk to each other and they might just want to stay out of folsom for that reason.

I'd like to see them get a little hotter on folks who drive too fast.

folks ought to put a sign on there door whether they are liberal or conservative. The conservative folks have guns so any bad guys would steer clear. the idea would be they would steal from the liberals who would be upset, but not too much cause they would feel a little sorry for the crook who was a criminal because had some rough times when he was a baby

was glad to see that nobody was upset by the noise the helicopter made

[vetteman]

folks ought to put a sign on there door whether they are liberal or conservative.  The conservative folks have guns so any bad guys would steer clear. 

lol how true... i think most people would not do things if it would risk getting shot

[Terry]

We heard the helicopter announcement and walked, then drove around, since this is near us.

I have to say I was incredibly impressed with the number of citizens who were out looking for this child. All kinds of people in vehicles and on foot really saturated the neighborhood for at least 2 hours. We were really amazed! And of course, Folsom police did their job in top form as usual. We are fortunate.

It is unfortunate that it was a case of miscommunication as to where the child was, but at any rate, it's heartwarming to know that our neighbors will respond en masse to help, and that we have the police department to respond quickly and efficiently.

[benning]

folks ought to put a sign on there door whether they are liberal or conservative.  The conservative folks have guns so any bad guys would steer clear.  the idea would be they would steal from the liberals who would be upset, but not too much cause they would feel a little sorry for the crook who was a criminal because had some rough times when he was a baby

Yes, but remember us liberals don't have much to steal - either we've given it all away to the needy or we're starving artists and never had any in the first place. Plus all crooks know that you can't fit much loot into a Prius

[tessieca]

I'd like to see them get a little hotter on folks who drive too fast.

Personally, I'm just glad that FPD is quick when they need to be. When serious things occur, such as missing kids, escaped parolees, driver hitting a bicyclist, etc., it is my experience that they are promptly on the spot and promptly handle the situation! If they have to miss a speeder or two, I can handle that (especially if it's me ). I don't see them hanging out at the donut shop, so they must be busy.

[Brett911]

there's liberals in folsom? where? am i missing something? i don't remember seeing any. hmmm....

Yes, but remember us liberals don't have much to steal - either we've given it all away to the needy or we're starving artists and never had any in the first place.  Plus all crooks know that you can't fit much loot into a Prius

[Erika]

Wow, I'm glad that Folsom PD handled this case promptly. It's nice to know that Folsom citizens care enough to be concerned and help out. It's nice to know they found the child but I wonder how long the child was "missing" for? It seems like a lot of effort if the child just ended up disappearing for an hour.

[ngilbert]

folks ought to put a sign on there door whether they are liberal or conservative.  The conservative folks have guns so any bad guys would steer clear.  the idea would be they would steal from the liberals who would be upset, but not too much cause they would feel a little sorry for the crook who was a criminal because had some rough times when he was a baby

was glad to see that nobody was upset by the noise the helicopter made

Hmmm... I'm a liberal but I have a gun. Not sure what sign I'd put on my door. "Big Ol' Hypocrite" maybe?

But since I'm such a bleeding heart, I'd probably toss the dude an aspirin. We lefties hate to see people suffer, you know.

ps: I actually like the sound of helicopters - I have no reason not to. On the other hand, I had a friend who was bartender in Santa Cruz (the Poet and the Patriot) where a lot of the regulars were Vietnam vets. Right after the earthquake in '89 we had tons of helicopter traffic in Santa Cruz (since 17 and 1 were basically unusable), including Marine Corps One when Bush Sr. came to visit. She told me it was a really hard time for the vets, because the sound was bringing back some pretty bad memories for them. Sad.