The PBF mourns the loss of Ashley Vincent, the wife of PBA member and law enforcement officer, Matthew Vincent. Ashley passed away in her sleep after visiting a medical facility with complaints of stomach pains. Our hearts go out to Matthew and their young kids (ages 3 and 1) who are left to rebuild their lives in the face of what will undoubtedly be a tough recovery. The Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina PBA is asking for donations to help ease the financial burden on Matthew and his beautiful children. If you would like to participate in the efforts, you may click on the link below and designate your donation to the the Matthew Vincent Family or by texting COPS VINCENT to 85944. A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Msg & data rates may apply. Available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile. Must be 18 or older and have authorization of account holder. Donations benefit The Police Benevolent Foundation, collected by Innogive Foundation. Subject to terms: igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 85944 to stop; Text HELP to 85944 for help.

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On July 16 2013 the Virginia Division hosted another successful PBF Behind the Badge Suicide Prevention Seminar.  Guest speakers Tim Rutledge and Jim Sewell,once again, did an outstanding job presenting this vital information to law enforcement professionals from the Central and Northern Virginia Area.
Glen Hoyer, Director of the Law Enforcement Division of the National Rifle Association, made it possible for us to hold our seminar in their beautiful auditorium, just one floor down from the famous National Rifle Association Firearms Museum.  Participants enjoyed a fine noon meal from the NRA Cafe located on site.
In attendance was House of Representatives member Delegate Charniele Herring.  Delegate Herring attended the entire seminar and reports that she gained much insight into the topic of law enforcement suicide and stress.
Please monitor the web site for information about upcoming seminars in your area.

Sean McGowan, Jim Sewell, Delegate Charniele Herring, Virginia Division Presidnet Joe Woloszyn and Tim Rutledge

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning as one of their own, Sheriff Cody Carpenter of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, died while trying to save two women from rising flood waters.  Sheriff Carpenter paid the ultimate sacrifice, and it is with a heavy heart that the PBF asks for the help of the community, both locally and nationally, to aid in their efforts to provide much needed support for this hero’s beneficiaries in their time of need.

An account has been established under the Police Benevolent Foundation called the “Sheriff Cody Carpenter Memorial Fund” at Chambers Bank.  Donations can be made at any Chambers Bank so that the public can assist in the efforts to provide financial support to Sheriff Carpenter’s beneficiaries.  Donations can also be made through the Police Benevolent Foundation by clicking the link below.Donations can also be made through the Police Benevolent Foundation by clicking the link below.  **PLEASE BE SURE TO DESIGNATE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR DONATION TO GO TO THE “SHERIFF CODY CARPENTER MEMORIAL FUND” IN THE DESIGNATION BOX ON THE DONATION FORM.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE “SHERIFF CODY CARPENTER MEMORIAL FUND”

The Police Benevolent Foundation is also taking donations via text for the “Sheriff Cody Carpenter Memorial Fund.” You can help by texting the phrase COPS CODY to 85944.

A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Msg & data rates may apply. Available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile. Must be 18 or older and have authorization of account holder. Donations benefit The Police Benevolent Foundation, collected by Innogive Foundation. Subject to terms: igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 85944 to stop; Text HELP to 85944 for help.

The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Sheriff Carpenter’s family will need all of us to rally behind them in these hard times.

We will be having a fundraiser at the 34th Annual Lum and Abner Festival in Mena AR on Saturday, June 8th from 8:00am till 6:00pm.  Here is a link on the festival:   http://www.visitmena.com/lumNabner.asp

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning for one of their own and rallying behind the family of Faulkner County Sheriff’s Deputy Hans Fifer. Deputy Fifer suffered a fatal heart attack after completing a SWAT training program.  Fifer complained of shortness of breath after completing a physical activity program that consisted of running, jumping and pushups. The shortness of breath turned into chest pains and he later collapsed.  Deputy Fifer was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  Hans Fifer was a true hero and will be missed by all that knew him.

The Police Benevolent Foundation has established the “Deputy Hans Fifer Memorial Fund” at Regions Bank.  Donations can be made at any Region’s Bank through to the Police Benevolent Foundation’s account by designating the donation to the  “Deputy Hans Fifer Memorial Fund.” Donations can also be made through the Police Benevolent Foundation by clicking the link below.**PLEASE BE SURE TO DESIGNATE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR DONATION TO GO TO THE “DEPUTY HANS FIFER MEMORIAL FUND” IN THE DESIGNATION BOX ON THE DONATION FORM.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE “DEPUTY HANS FIFER MEMORIAL FUND”

The Police Benevolent Foundation is also taking donations via text message in memory of Deputy Fifer. You can help Deputy Fifer’s family by texting, “COPS FIFER” to 85944.  A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Msg & data rates may apply. Available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile. Must be 18 or older and have authorization of account holder. Donations benefit The Police Benevolent Foundation, collected by Innogive Foundation. Subject to terms: igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 85944 to stop; Text HELP to 85944 for help. The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Deputy Fifer’s family will need everyone to rally behind them during this difficult time.

Arkansas PBA Division President Scott Hicks said, “Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to Deputy Fifer’s family during this difficult time. We are now calling on the community that he served to step up and help his family in their time of need.  Deputy Fifer was a true hero.”

It is with a heavy heart that the PBF and ARPBA ask for the help of the community, both locally and nationally, to aid in efforts to provide much needed support to Deputy Fifer’s family in this time of distress.

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning for one of their own and rallying behind the family of Fifth Judicial District Drug Task Force Director Larry Johnson. Director Johnson suffered a fatal heart attack while involved in a foot pursuit with a parolee in Clarksville, Arkansas. Director Larry Johnson was a true hero and will be missed by all that knew him.

The Police Benevolent Foundation has established a “Larry Johnson Memorial Fund” at Regions Bank.  Donations can be made at any Regions Bank through to the Police Benevolent Foundation’s account by designating the donation to the  “Larry Johnson Memorial Fund” Donations can also be made through the Police Benevolent Foundation’s website using the link below and designating that you would like your donation to go to the “Larry Johnson Memorial Fund.”  **PLEASE BE SURE TO DESIGNATE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR DONATION TO GO TO THE “LARRY JOHNSON MEMORIAL FUND” IN THE DESIGNATION BOX ON THE DONATION FORM.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE “LARRY JOHNSON MEMORIAL FUND”

The Police Benevolent Foundation is also taking donations via text message in memory of Director Johnson. You can help Director Johnson’s family by texting, “COPS JOHNSON” to 85944.  A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Msg & data rates may apply. Available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile. Must be 18 or older and have authorization of account holder. Donations benefit The Police Benevolent Foundation, collected by Innogive Foundation. Subject to terms: igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 85944 to stop; Text HELP to 85944 for help.
The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Director Johnson’s family will need everyone to rally behind them during this difficult time.

Arkansas PBA Division President Scott Hicks said, “Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to Director Johnson’s family during this difficult time. We are now calling on the community that he served to step up and help his family in this very difficult time.  Director Johnson was a true hero.”

It is with a heavy heart that the PBF and ARPBA ask for the help of the community, both locally and nationally, to aid in efforts to provide much needed support to Director Johnson’s family in this time of distress.

As we continue our efforts to obtain a state PBA tag, there has been some misinformation and confession concerning the application process for the tag and the membership fee.  Applying for a PBA tag is a simple process. Below you will find detailed instructions on how to apply and what needs to happen in order for the ALPBA to achieve our goal.

Go to your local tag registration office with your PBA membership I.D. card (contact SSPBA if you do not have a I.D. card or click here to login to your account online and request a new membership card) and ask for a “Distinctive Tag Application.”

Once the application is completed, you will be required to pay a $50.00 deposit. Be sure to keep your original receipt for your tag. The state will only except the original receipt once we reach our goal to 250 tags. PBA will be notified of all members who have purchased a tag.  Tags may be picked up at your local tag office.

If we do not reach our goal, all deposits will be sent to the SSPBA home office where refunds of your deposits will be sent back to you.

I hope this clarifies some of the confusion and misunderstanding with our tag issue. Please help the Police Benevolent Foundation with this important project, so Alabama can help families through our death benefit and scholarship programs.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local chapter president or you can contact me directly at dscott@sspba.org. I’ll be glad to help you with a better understanding of this process and address any concerns you may have.

The Alabama Police Benevolent Association is offering its members the opportunity to purchase an official ALPBA license plate. The license plates are $50, and $45 of each tag purchase will benefit the Police Benevolent Foundation ($5 is deducted by the state for tax and administrative fees).  The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. is a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization established by the Southern States Police Benevolent Association and exists to help the law enforcement officers and their families restore normalcy after a tragedy.

The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia PBA is set to aid fellow member Jordan Spaeth started with the Lynchburg Police Department several months ago, after working for three years with the City of Bedford Police Department. Jordan is originally from New Jersey, but came to Virginia to attend Liberty University, where he met his wife, Katie.

Jordan was recently diagnosed with cancer and the Blue Ridge Chapter wants to help him and his family in this time of need.  He is currently undergoing chemotherapy in Lynchburg, VA. Jordan and his wife, Katie, have elected to use Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore Maryland for any additional treatment, which is roughly a four hour drive from Lynchburg. The bills are going to start adding up for this officer and his family, so his fellow PBA brothers want to help.

When Jordan was diagnosed with cancer, he was scheduled for an immediate surgery. The surgeon found a second tumor that was removed at the same time. Although both tumors were removed successfully, there were still some causes for concern. So, the doctor had those tumors sent for a biopsy. Unfortunately, a recent CAT scan did not reveal the results that they had hoped. The scan indicated that the cancer has advanced into a lymph node in both his stomach and his chest. They are grateful that they didn’t see multiple lymph nodes effected, but at the same time concerned that it has already advanced into his stomach and chest.

Because of this recent diagnosis, Jordan’s wife, Katie, has decided that she will not be continuing her final semester of law school so that she can be with Jordan during his treatment.

Jordan and Katie and their extended family are extremely appreciative of all the support that everyone has given them thus far.

Jordan and Katie need help and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia PBA (through The Police Benevolent Foundation) will be collecting donations on Officer Spaeth’s behalf. You can go to any Wells Fargo Bank and donate to the Police Benevolent Foundation account designated for the Officer Jordan Spaeth Recovery Fund. You can also make an online donation through the PBF to the Officer Jordan Spaeth Recovery Fund by clicking the link below. **PLEASE BE SURE TO DESIGNATE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR DONATION TO GO TO THE “JORDAN SPAETH RECOVERY FUND” IN THE DESIGNATION BOX ON THE DONATION FORM.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE “JORDAN SPAETH RECOVERY FUND”

The VAPBA and the Police Benevolent Foundation appreciate your thoughtful donations to Officer Jordan Spaeth and his family in this time of need.  All donations and funds collected will be given to the Spaeth family to help them during these hard times.