Fundraising
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Cameron Girvin, 25, joined the department about five years ago, while Chris Reese, 30, joined in 2022; both were married, and Girvin and his wife were expecting their first child
The wives and families of Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, Officer Paul Elmstrand and Officer Matt Ruge share how difficult the losses have been since their husbands were killed in the line of duty
More than 20 LAPD officers lost their homes, prompting Warwick police to organize a fundraising campaign
Unicoi Deputy Jonathan Williams performed CPR on the man for 44 minutes, resuscitating him; the man’s sister is running the fundraiser to help Williams recover from the destruction
A jury convicted Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and state lawmaker, of several charges including six counts of federal wire fraud
The fundraiser will honor of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, who were killed April 14 in a shootout
“I cannot faithfully support my officers and provide you, the citizens of Marble Hill, with law enforcement services you all deserve...” Chief Kristin Nenninger stated
Memorials
The Cuyahoga Heights High School class of 2018 is seeking $15,000 via a GoFundMe page to honor Euclid Police Department Officer Jacob Derbin
“Tractor Supply’s longstanding support for those who serve our country and communities is rooted in our mission and values,” said Marti Skold-Jordan, manager of the Tractor Supply Company Foundation
The donation is one of several efforts to support the widow and family of Deputy Bradley Reckling, who was killed in an ambush shooting
While Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was on the Pat McAfee Show, McAfee said he would donate $1 million to the foundation if Skenes breaks the MLB record of 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game
More than $17 million has been raised on GoFundMe for fallen or wounded first responders since 2010, according to the site
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson will be sharing the story of his rescue by the air team at a banquet fundraiser April 20
Founder Dave Portnoy announced he will continue matching donations until the fundraiser reaches $1 million
$13,986 was donated to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s initiatives.
The Macon County sheriff praised the deputies involved for their fast reactions when they realized what was happening as the suspect fled the store, accompanied by a child
The money will support four K-9s and their handlers, with a possible new addition to the team in the future
Leading public safety solution provider SoundThinking commemorates Giving Tuesday with a $10,000 donation to the Officer Down Memorial Page, an organization that honors the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty
Officer Bruce Foster was shot from behind by a suspect while pursuing another fleeing suspect; both suspects are now in custody
In previous years, the Harper Toy Drive has donated more than 1,000 toys to children receiving cancer treatment at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Inspired by a simple care package for a deployed Marine, Aaron Negherbon has created a lifeline for under-resourced police departments
Dark Horse Coffee Company will donate half the proceeds from “Judd Java” to expand Polk County’s K-9 unit
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was a third-generation deputy, following his father and grandfather into the department
K-9 Crue has already become popular in town after only one week on the job, Danville Police say
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