Fundraising
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
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
To date, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has spent more than $250 million to support first responders and their families
After receiving several calls for service about a young woman walking along the cold highway, deputies decided they had to do something
The Tulsa Police Department’s random act of kindness helped a man get back on his feet
“I like dogs because they are cute and I wanted to help them,” said 8-year-old Mason
In years past, the Marshfield Police Department has raised thousands of dollars through the Cops for Kids with Cancer charity
The agility course is open to the public except on Tuesdays when it’s reserved for police K-9 training
Ben Daniels says he wants to be a police officer and K-9 handler when he grows up
The police department set up a GoFundMe for the woman, which has since raised over $100,000
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
If members of your community are looking for ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, direct them to these blood donation FAQs
The #gotyoucovered fundraiser aims to provide first responders with PPE to protect against COVID-19 infection
The officers had permission to wear beards for two months in exchange for fundraiser donations
The department raised enough money to build the statue in honor of a local vet, as well as donate to five veteran charities
“The Broncos will also maintain relationships with the selected first responders through volunteer opportunities, programming with area kids, roundtable discussions and other initiatives,” the team said
Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes
A Ford Mustang sold for $1 million at the Barrett-Jackson auction, and proceeds will go to the Injured Police Officers Fund
The girl brought bagged lunches to the 11th Precinct
In many cases, only 10 percent of all the money raised goes to help officers and firefighters hurt in the line of duty
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