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Longmeadow Police Department Receives Safety Grant From The Spirit of Blue Foundation
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS – June 12, 2017 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Grant to the Longmeadow Police Department (LPD) to add a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) monitoring capability to their department. The high-definition camera system from Panasonic was installed at the Blinn Court Tennis Courts in concert with the recent refurbishment of the ...
Leicester Police Department Receives Personal Protective Equipment From the Spirit of Blue Foundation
Image Caption – The Leicester Police Department is staging the five sets of granted protective equipment in portable gear bags in their patrol cars for quick deployment. Included are Damascus FlexForce suits, Damascus Vector gloves and impact-resistant protective shields. WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTES – April 11, 2017 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant ...
Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Receives K9 Safety Grant From the Spirit of Blue Foundation
Image Caption – Sheriff Tony D. Frawley (left) and Deputy William D. Cline (right) surround K9 Nelson who has quickly made a name for himself as a valuable asset for the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office. TIPTON, INDIANA – April 5, 2017 – The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a K9 Safety Grant to the Tipton County ...
Spirit of Blue Selected to Benefit from Sportsmen Organized for Law Enforcement’s Efforts
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 ...
2016 Tourniquet Project
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 ...
Cicero Police Department Receives Patrol Rifle Grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation
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, ...
Spirit of Blue Foundation Receives $20,000 Gift From Law Enforcement United
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 ...
Spirit of Blue Returns for National Police Week 2016
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 ...
Holbrook Police Department Receives Safety Grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation
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 ...
Spirit of Blue, Dunkin’ Donuts Help Replenish Police Equipment
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 ...
Lanesborough Police Department Receives Safety Grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation
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 ...
Beaverton Police Department Receives K9 Safety Grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation
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 ...