Fundraising
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
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
“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
![RTSTACTICAL BallisticShield[9].jpg](https://lexipol.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e9ec2ed/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1125+0+339/resize/1440x810!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fk1-prod-lexipol.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F4b%2F5c%2F3fe58d604f59aed4b71492bbdeb5%2Frtstactical-ballisticshield9.jpg)
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
Officer Bruce Foster was shot from behind by a suspect while pursuing another fleeing suspect; both suspects are now in custody
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
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Money raised will help pay for training, food and insurance for ‘Buc,’ as the city’s K-9 program is funded entirely by donations
Police officers are wired to help, not be helped; here are six ways to ensure your officers are supported in their time of need with tangible action items
Photos, videos: Police departments around the U.S. rally to help Lahaina town decimated by wildfires
Striking photos show once-vibrant neighborhoods reduced to ash and rubble; see how PDs are helping those in their time of need
Keonte Evans is the oldest of six children and takes an active role in helping his single mother with his siblings
Deputy Patrick Neil Holtzclaw tragically lost the love of his life along with his son and daughter, both under 7 years old
It took 45 minutes for Acting Cpl. James Haddix to be extricated from his vehicle; he remains in serious but stable condition
More than $14 million has been raised for fallen and wounded first responders through the hub
MOST POPULAR
- 10-year-old raises money for K-9 agility course, vests for police K-9s
- Into the war zone: What first responders should consider before going to Ukraine
- How to help Calif. wildfire first responders
- Wounded Chicago officer struggles physically, financially during recovery
- Nearly $20K raised for family of Ala. officer who lost home in fire