Officer Bruce Potter Recovery Fund

In a blink of an eye life can change dramatically. That is exactly what happened on October 14, 2012 to Officer Bruce Potter and his family: a loving wife and two children.

 

Virginia PTSD Wrap-up

The Police Benevolent Foundation’s first Behind the Badge Seminar for 2013 was held in Hampton, Virginia on January 25, 2013. The Seminar was a great success and a great start for a new year. Sergeant Kristine Wright and staff of the Hampton Police Training Division were able o secure the Sandy Bottom Nature Park Center for our day of training. The police training staff and the staff of Sandy Bottom Nature Park saw that all needs of the eighty-five (85) attendees were met....(02-05-13)


NC Police Benevolent Association Holding Two Raffles to raise funds for the Police Benevolent Foundation

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is currently holding two separate raffles for sports memorabilia items to benefit the Police Benevolent Foundation. Founded in 2005, the PBF is a 501 C3, and was created to help families that have lost a loved one in the line of duty along with other initiatives....(02-01-13)
 

2nd Annual Race for the Fallen is a Success!

The 2nd Annual Race for the Fallen Half Marathon to benefit the Police Benevolent Foundation was held on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 at Red Top Mountain State Park. Each year, more than 140 officers leave for work and do not return home to the families who love and support them. The harsh reality is that the men and women of our local police departments who have chosen to accept the honor of protecting our communities often face deadly consequences that leave their families in dire straits. When we lose a member of the police force, we lose an experienced, trained community hero who gave his or her life to protect the community...

 

2012 Arkansas PTSD Seminar Wrap-up

In case you have been hiding under a rock and haven’t heard yet, the Police Benevolent Foundation is sponsoring suicide prevention seminars titled Behind the Badge. These seminars are approximately eight hours in length and cover numerous topics related to law enforcement stressors, stress management and suicide prevention.

 

 

ARPBA Behind the Badge - A PTSD And Suicide
Outreach & Prevention Seminar
September 10th and 11th

The Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA, Inc. and the Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. have partnered with In Harm’s Way and the Mississippi L.E.A.P.S. programs to educate law enforcement administrators, law enforcement officers and their family members about the hidden dangers of PTSD and its connection to the high rate of law enforcement suicide.

 

MSPBA Behind the Badge - A PTSD And Suicide
Outreach & Prevention Seminar

July 16th and 17th

The Mississippi Division of the Southern States PBA, Inc. and the Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. have partnered with In Harm’s Way and the Mississippi L.E.A.P.S. programs to educate law enforcement administrators, law enforcement officers and their family members about the hidden dangers of PTSD and its connection to the high rate of law enforcement suicide.

 

Remembering William Wright

In William Wright's world, everything had a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
He had aspirations and dreams. He wanted to marry his sweetheart. He wanted to be a father. He wanted a career in tactical law enforcement. He wanted to build and operate a successful farm.
But his family says everything took a back seat unless he felt led by his Lord. "He was waiting for the Lord to tell him it was time to do these things," his sister, Mary Ann Cramp, said...04-30-12

 

PBA Member tells compelling story and offers heartfelt thanks to those who saved his life and helped him return to duty

On July 15th, 2011, my day started out like any other day on the job as a police officer.   However, before this work day would come to a close, my way of life as I had known it for 32 years would be changed forever.   On this date, at 4:57 pm, I was involved in an on duty motorcycle crash with a full size pick-up truck.  As I was proceeding through an intersection in pursuit of a violator, with my emergency equipment on, the driver of the vehicle turned left in front of me at the intersection of Morrisville Carpenter Rd and NC Hwy 55.

 

Attention!! ARPBA Gun Raffle

Win a Glock 27 .40 CAL. Pistol courtesy of the Arkansas PBA and Bulldog USA, LLC. or a Ruger 10/22 .22 CAL. Rifle or Sightmark 4x50 Eclipse Night Vision Monocular. Enter for your chance to win one of these magnificently crafted pieces.

TICKETS: $2/EACH OR $10/6-PACK The drawing for this raffle will be held on July 7, 2012, and the winner will be notified by phone. At that time, we will make arrangements to put the prize package in their hands. Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00...(Read More)

 

Virginia: Putting the breaks on PTSD

The Virginia PBA and the Police Benevolent Foundation hosted a second in what will be a series of PTSD and suicide prevention seminars on March 28th. The Behind the Badge program, which was created with a purpose of combating PTSD and reducing the incidences of law enforcement suicide, is a collaborative effort with the In Harm’s Way and Mississippi L.E.A.P.S. programs headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida and Meridian, Mississippi respectfully. This event was organized thanks to the interests and efforts of Mark Geier and Lt. Mark Posch – both from the Norfolk Police Department. Geier, after attending a previous Behind the Badge seminar, realized that it would be a valuable resource for the Norfolk district. He enlisted the help of Lt. Posch and the two secured the use of the Norfolk district station...(04-11-12)

 

Once again… the South leads the nation in officer deaths

In a recent report conducted by the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, a disturbing trend was uncovered.  Although the past year saw an increase in police officer “in the line of duty” deaths, there was a sharp spike in firearms related deaths.

 

Officer shot, lives to tell about it

PBA member says Thank You to those
that helped him in a time of need

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation is set to aid the family of fallen Albany Police Officer Terry Mae Lewis-Flemming

 

The PBF and the Albemarle Chapter of the NCPBA Recognizes Dawn Midgette for her donation to the Foundation

The PBF and the Albemarle Chapter of the NCPBA would like to thank local Realtor, Dawn Midgette with a plaque, in appreciation of her donating her beach house back in May 2011 to the PBF at the Cary, NC fundraiser....(10-26-11)

 

Captain John Haddock Memorial Fund

Do you want to help fallen Police Officer Captain John Haddock's family by making a quick and easy donation to the Captain John Haddock Memorial Fund?

 

Guns and Hoses October 15th 7PM at Bridgestone Arena

To show our support for our heroes of the Police and Fire Departments of Tennessee, the Nashville Predators are offering an exclusive opportunity to purchase discounted game tickets.

 


Where were you… when?  The PBF Honors The Fallen Heroes of 9/11

As the tenth anniversary of the most horrific attack against American citizens draws closer, conversations have already began as millions of Americans reminisce about where they were...(09-01-11)

 

 

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association teams up with Outback Steakhouse for a night of food, fun, football, and charity
 
Fundraiser with benefit the Police Benevolent Foundation and Fredreich's Ataxia Research Alliance

 

Flippen Pizza Remembers Fallen Law Enforcement on 9/11 By Donating 50% of Proceeds to the PBF

 

Donate to Officer Russell Willingham Memorial Fund

 

2011 Mid-Year Officer Fatality Report 

A total of 98 federal, state and local law enforcement officers died during the first half of 2011 (January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011), according to preliminary data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. This represents a 14% increase over the 86 officer fatalities during the same time in 2010. Firearms-related fatalities reached a 20-year high...(08-05-11)

 

Attention ARPBA Members and SEC Football Fans!

It is time once again for the “Hog Wild Fundraiser.”  This year the prize is a pair of tickets to the Razorbacks vs. MSU Bulldogs SEC football showdown.  The game will be held in Little Rock on Saturday, November 19, 2011.  The drawing for this SEC football package will be held on November 12, 2011, and the winner will be notified by phone.

 

Police Benevolent Foundation Presents Plaque of Appreciation to Stella Nova Technologies Inc.

The Police Benevolent Foundation recently presented a plaque of appreciation to employees of Stella Nova Technologies Inc. in Wake Forest, NC.  Stella Nova Technologies is a growing technology company comprised of seasoned retail professionals working alongside experienced developers....(07-18-11)

 

Cary Chapter Seeks Support for Officer Chad Penland

The Police Benevolent Foundation and the Cary Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association are rallying behind PBA member and fellow officer Chad Penland. He was involved in an on-duty motorcycle accident on July 15th and hospitalized for his injuries.   The Cary chapter hopes to alleviate some of the expenses for his family as they support Chad and his recovery efforts....(07-18-11)

 

Raffle hits it out of the ballpark for the Police Benevolent Foundation

The North Carolina Division of the Police Benevolent Association recently completed its latest raffle. The raffle was created to raise funds to support the Foundation’s fallen officer fund that provides aid to the families of fallen law enforcement officers. The raffle raised $5000 for the Foundation, and combined the support of many PBA members and supporters who sold hundreds....(07-01-11)
 

Police Benevolent Foundation Receives Grant from Tennessee Foundation

In the wake of tragedy, the Police Benevolent Foundation receives major support for fallen officers. The Speyer/Tennsco Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, in response to the tragic deaths of law enforcement officers, awarded the Foundation a grant in the amount of $5000....
 

The Police Benevolent Foundation and the Wake County Chapter of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina develop partnership

On Friday, December 3, 2010, NCPBA President, Randy Byrd, met with Laura Falanga in Raleigh to receive a $1,000.00 check from the Wake Chapter of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC). This donation was made possible through the efforts of local chapter members....(06/17/11)

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation Set to Aid the Family of Dickson County Sheriff Deputy Keith Bellar

(June 7, 2011) -- The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Tennessee Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning as one of their own, Deputy Keith Bellar of the Dickson County Sheriff office, died from injuries suffered in a shooting while responding to what he thought was a traffic accident. The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Deputy Bellar's family will need all of us to rally behind them in these hard times....

The Police Benevolent Foundation continues its mission to save lives

Since its inception in 2009, the Foundation’s Behind the Badge PTSD and suicide prevention program has conducted six free seminars attended by hundreds of law enforcement officers and their family members. These seminars are conducted in partnership with the In Harm’s Way and Mississippi LEAPS programs...(05/23/11)

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation Set to Aid the Family of Bertie County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Cobb

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the North Carolina Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning as one of their own, Deputy Kenneth Cobb of the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office, and his three year old son were tragically killed in a jet ski accident late Sunday afternoon.  Deputy Cobb, his three year old son David and his wife Katrina were riding a jet ski

 

 

Cary Chapter Presents Plaque of Appreciation to Bunkey’s Car Wash

On January 30, 2011, the Police Benevolent Foundation and the Cary Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association partnered with Bunkey’s Car Wash in Cary to raise money for fellow officer and PBA member Matt Long......(4/25/11)

 

North Carolina Division has successful fundraiser for the Police Benevolent Foundation

In February of this year, the North Carolina Police Benevolent Foundation conducted a raffle to raise money for the Police Benevolent Foundation.  Chapter leaders from throughout the state led the efforts to raffle two R. Lee Ermy posters.

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation’s efforts prove to be a huge success in aiding the family of fallen Trumann Police Officer Jonathan Schmidt

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA banded together with two local Arkansas communities on Monday, April 18th to help raise funds for the family of a fallen Truman police officer. Officer Jonathan Schmidt of the Trumann Police Department was shot and killed about 11:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 12th during a traffic stop. Fundraisers in honor of Officer Schmidt took place at the Wal-Mart locations in both Jonesboro and Trumann, Arkansas on Monday, April 18th...


Running for a Cause: A North Carolina Community Stands in Support of Law Enforcement

On Saturday, April 16th, 2011, the Police Benevolent Foundation and the North Carolina PBA sponsored the John Taylor 5K Recovery Run in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The event was organized by two of John’s friends and fellow officers – Joe Puhak and Mike Mosley.
 

The Police Benevolent Foundation, KAIT in Jonesboro, AR and WMC-TV in Memphis, TN Will Hold A Fundraiser For Fallen Trumann Police Officer Jonathan Schmidt Monday, April 18th
On Monday, April 18th, The Police Benevolent Foundation, KAIT in Jonesboro and WMC-TV in Memphis will partner with the Arkansas Division of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Trumann Police Department, The Jonesboro Radio Group and Eastern Arkansas Broadcasters to hold a daylong fundraiser for fallen Trumann Police Officer Jonathan Schmidt.

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation Set to Aid the Family of Fallen Trumann Police Officer Jonathan Schmidt

(April 13, 2011) -- The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning as one of their own, Officer Jonathan Schmidt of the Trumann Police Department, was shot and killed about 11:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 12....DONATE NOW!

 

PBF partners with the Washington Nationals during Police Week

Great News!  The PBF has partnered with Major League Baseball’s, the Washington Nationals to hold the Police Benevolent Foundation Day at Nationals' Park on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Washington D.C. which will coincide with National Police Week.  $8 of every ticket sold through the PBF will be donated to the Police Benevolent Foundation.  Help us spread the word and get your tickets now! Click here to get your tickets

 

Behind the Badge Outreach & Prevention Program

A PTSD research and outreach program developed by the Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida, and Florida Regional Community Policing Institute at St. Petersburg College is coming to North and South Carolina....(03-20-11)

 

Foundation's Advisory Board Member Lights Up Support in North Carolina

As a member of the Foundation's Advisory Board in North Carolina, Joyce Plouff shines bright in her efforts to bring light to the dangers of police work.  Her Blue Light Campaign raised more than $1700 in direct support for the Police Benevolent Foundation's Fallen Officer Fund in memory of her late husband, fallen officer Sergeant Howard Plouff....(02-17-11)

 

The Winston Salem Chapter of the North Carolina PBA congratulates
Officer Justin Anderson for receiving the Winston-Salem Police Department’s Medal of Merit

The North Carolina PBA would like to congratulate Winston-Salem Police Department Officer and NCPBA member Officer Justin Anderson for being awarded the Winston-Salem Police Department Medal of Merit..... (02-04-11)

 

Officer John Taylor 5K Recovery Run

 

Cary Chapter to Host 5th Annual Officer of the Year Banquet

The PBA has long held the reputation for educating the public about the daily work of law enforcement officers and the sacrifices they make to keep their communities safe. Through these education efforts many relationships with the community have led to partnerships that have benefited members of the PBA. The PBA also has an extensive history for creating solid and sustainable relationships with elected officials to effect positive change for their members....(01-26-11)

 

Behind the Badge - A PTSD And Suicide Outreach & Prevention Seminar
 

PBA and PBF Partners with Bunkey's Car Wash in Cary, NC to
Support Officer Matt Long


The Police Benevolent Foundation set to aid Blytheville Police
Officer Cody Gentry who was involved in an accident while
responding to a call

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are rallying behind Blytheville Police Officer Cody Gentry who was involved in an accident Tuesday, January 18, 2011. While responding with the Arkansas State Police to locate a potential suspect vehicle, Officer hit a ditch embankment just north of the Hwy 61 intersection with Golf Links Drive. Officer Gentry was..... (1/20/11)

 

The PBF receives a generous donation from Doctor Michael Reimels of Reimels Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Huntersville, NC

We are please to announce Doctor Michael Reimels of Reimels Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at 13605 Reese Boulevard in Huntersville made a very generous donation the Police Benevolent Foundation on..... (1/7/11)

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation establishes fund for fallen Dougherty County Police Officer Lt. Cliff Rouse

The Police Benevolent Foundation (PBF) and the Police Benevolent Association of Georgia would like to express its deepest sympathy and compassion to the family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers of Dougherty County Police Officer Lieutenant Cliff Rouse. Rouse who was fatally shot while responding to an armed robbery call..... (12/27/10)

 

Cary Chapter Seeks Support for Officer Matt Long

The Police Benevolent Foundation and the Cary Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association are rallying behind PBA member and fellow officer Matt Long.  Matt was recently diagnosed with cancer and will be undergoing extensive treatment in the ensuing weeks and months.    The Cary chapter hopes to alleviate the financial concerns for Matt and his family as he progresses towards a clean bill of health. .... (12-17-10)

 

Ripley Mississippi Comes to the Aid of a Fallen Officer

(December 14, 2010) -- On Friday, December 10, 2010 the Police Benevolent Foundation along with members of the Mississippi Police Benevolent Association rallied together to raise funds for a fallen brother.....

 

North Mecklenburg Chapter Making a Difference

On Friday, NC Advisory Board Members Natalie Perkins and NCPBA President, Randy Byrd, met with Laura Falanga in Raleigh to receive a $1,000 check from the Wake Chapter of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC).

 

SCPBA Columbia Chapter is Participating in a
St. Baldricks Charity Event

You heard it right - We are shaving our heads in solidarity with children who have cancer and typically lose their hair during treatment, while raising critical funds for childhood cancer research.....(12-13-10)

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation establishes fund

for fallen Trippah County Sheriff’s Deputy Dewayne Crenshaw

(December 3, 2010) -- The Police Benevolent Foundation (PBF) and the Mississippi Police Benevolent Association would like to express its deepest sympathy and compassion to the family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers of Trippah County Sheriff’s Deputy Dewayne Crenshaw who was fatally shot while responding to a call just before dawn on Friday, December 3, 2010. 

 

Wife Of Fallen Officer Raises Money To Help Others

It is not easy to be the wife of a police officer, and it's been especially difficult for Joyce Plouff. Her husband, Sgt. Howard Plouff, was killed in the line of duty in February 2007.....(11-24-10)

The Police Benevolent Foundation set to aid Roanoke Rapids Police Officer John Taylor who was shot  I-95
If you would like to donate to the Officer John Taylor Fund online please click here