Our family would appreciate your help in getting the word out to others.

The Meyers family is truly appreciative of the support and efforts that Tom's co-workers, our C.O.P.S. family, friends, strangers, and the community have shown to us while going through the parole process. We would also like to thank the Missouri Parole Board, Victim Services, and the staff at Crossroads Correctional Facility for the assistance and courtesy that was shown to our family and to the memory of Officer Thomas R. Meyers. My skeptical "police wife" attitude has certainly been changed and throughout the whole process, from the trial all the way through to the parole hearing. My feelings were shattered however, when we were unable to get any support from the driver of the vehicle who Tom had stoped to assist and was injured by Bittick and from the two truck driver who also sustained injuries at the scene.

These people would not call or even write a letter to the parole board. Where is the support for the law enforcement community when those who it is there to help and protect turn their backs on it?

We have received official word from the parole board - parole was denied and Larry Bittick will not be eligible for a hearing again until January 2008. Sometimes the system does, in fact, work.

While Bittick has no conduct violations since he was incarcerated, he has not participated in rehabilitation or treatment programs. He has still shown no remorse or apologized for his actions. He does not feel that he is responsible for any of the accident and continues to file paperwork with the courts to obtain his release.

Thank you so much for all the support and effort from everyone in helping keep Larry Dean Bittick incarcerated.

Trudy L. Meyers
www.mocops.org