[Rockingham]

You would be surprised. An FBI agent I once knew was legendary for sources of information and tips from criminals. How did he develop such an advantage?

At his own expense, he would send out personalized Christmas cards and birthday notes of encouragement to men he had put in prison. The practice often bore fruit over the years as the recipients sought to repay the small kindness extended toward them.

[flaglady47]

“At his own expense, he would send out personalized Christmas cards and birthday notes of encouragement to men he had put in prison. The practice often bore fruit over the years as the recipients sought to repay the small kindness extended toward them.”

That was a very clever idea.