Monthly Archives: June 2009
Phony fundraisers go to jail
Written by APB Staff There’s nothing that seems quite as slimy as a fund-raising hustle done in the name of fallen police officers or other public safety professionals. But that hasn’t stopped the ethically challenged from cashing in on the names of cops killed in …
Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers
Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation By Jack Gaffigan Sandie Doptis There is a benefit available to police officers, firefighters and other first responders through the US Department of Justice that most people are not even aware of. The benefits discussed here are covered under the …
A Thank You From One We Protect the Most
Written by Cynthia Brown Sometimes a little kid makes all of us so-called grown-ups look pretty childish. When was the last time any of us went out of our way to thank a stranger even though we had just been visited by a personal tragedy? …
In Their Time of Greatest Need
Written by Scott Barthelmass When a police officer dies in the line of duty, shouldn’t the individuals and the badge they wear receive the proper respect? If the officers and their grieving families were to be forgotten, that would only make the hurt more painful. …