I do not consider myself to be easily scared, but when I opened my bedroom door at 9 p.m. and found a hairy black mammal flying in circles I was freaked out. 

I had decided to sleep on the couch and take care of the bat in my bedroom in the morning. 

I called my wife (who was in Amarillo, Texas, transporting our daughter to graduate school at Arizona State University) who suggested I call the police for help in removing the bat. 

I told her that the police were not going to help me at 9 p.m. for pest control, but I called. 

The dispatcher was helpful and asked if I would like someone to come and help me take care of the problem.  I quickly accepted. 

About 15 minutes later, Officer Chris (I hope that was his name) came to my house in his police car. 

Officer Chris put on his gloves and took out his flashlight and got to work. 

We found the bat in the bedroom and after some opening of windows in the adjacent bedroom Officer Chris was able to encourage the bat to leave via an open window. 

My family moved to Brunswick from California over 20 years ago.  We have always loved Brunswick, but I felt compelled to write this letter to thank the dispatcher and especially Officer Chris for his help. 

The officer was kind, helpful, friendly and compassionate.  He encouraged me to call back if any other bats were found. 

With all the ongoing tensions in our country, I just had to give a special thanks to our police department and especially officer Chris. 

After last night, I love living in Brunswick even more! 

John Murphy, 

Brunswick