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ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – December 19, 2016 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation is excited to have been chosen to receive support from Mossy Oak’s newest initiative - Sportsmen Organized for Law Enforcement. The goal of Sportsmen Organized for Law Enforcement (S.O.L.E.) is to raise awareness and funds that will be divided equally among three existing 501(c)(3) organizations that already ...
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Our Goal: To grant 500 tourniquets by the end of the year to police officers who are in need of one. How You Can Help: With every $30 gift, Spirit of Blue will grant one C-A-T Tourniquet from North American Rescue between now and the end of the year. Importance of Tourniquets? Battlefield statistics from the wars in both Iraq ...
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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – June 13, 2016 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Cicero Police Department (CPD) for the acquisition of three AR-15 style rifles and essential accessories, valued at $9,065.43. The rifles constitute the creation of the CPD’s patrol rifle program, a capability they do not currently have, ...
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – June 6, 2016 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation is excited to report that it has received a $20,000 cash donation from the National Board of Law Enforcement United (LEU). The gift was presented to the Spirit of Blue at LEU’s 7th Annual Road to Hope Memorial Ride arrival ceremony held this year at the United States ...
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National Police Week Events - Spirit of Blue is returning to our nation's capital to honor law enforcement during the National Police Week observances May 12-13, 2016. Thursday, May 12th What: Law Enforcement United Road to Hope Memorial Ride Arrival Ceremony When: 2pm – 4pm Where: USMC War Memorial, Arlington, VA 22209 Friday, May 13th What: C.O.P.S. and Survivor Families/Friends ...
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BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS – March 21, 2016 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Holbrook Police Department (HPD) in the form of a mobile data terminal (MDT) solution for use by the Department’s motorcycle traffic officer. The grant, valued at $3,625, provides one Panasonic ToughPad, a wireless modem and detachable keyboard ...
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LANESBOROUGH, Mass. -- Nobody wants to put a price on safety. But small towns like Lanesborough often face that reality. It's up to foundations like Spirit of Blue to change that. "It's really critical that our police officers have everything that they need in order to be protected," said Spirit of Blue Director Ryan Smith. The non-profit foundation received $100,000 ...
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Spirit of Blue recently awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Lanesborough Police Department in the form of Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s). The AED’s will be carried in the Department’s patrol cars in the event an officer experiences a cardiac event and will be available for use with local residents as well. The grant, valued at $3,953, provides two Philips ...
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BEAVERTON, OREGON – February 8, 2016 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a K9 Safety Grant to the Beaverton Police Department (BPD) to contribute to the acquisition of a tracking and article search K9. The new dog will replace veteran K9 Alex who retired at the first of the year after serving for 8 years ...
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VEAZIE, MAINE – November 24, 2015 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced today that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Veazie Police Department (VPD) for the purchase of two AR-15 style rifles chambered in .223/5.56mm and essential accessories, valued at $3,713.30. The rifles were supplied by Maine rifle manufacturer Windham Weaponry and will initiate the creation ...
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TROY, NEW YORK – November 19, 2015 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced today that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Troy Police Department (TPD) for the purchase of riot and crowd control equipment along with electronic flares for use by their officers in traffic enforcement roles, valued at $5,025. One dozen crowd control helmets and ...
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ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – October 21, 2015 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced today that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for the purchase of 100 Individual Patrol Officer Trauma Kits (IPOK), valued at $4,497.00. The kits will allow deputies to provide immediate self-care if injured while on patrol or in ...
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