Pasco Police Foundation

Pasco cares (benevolence fund): supplied front line officers with access to pre-loaded gift cards to be used for bus tickets, fuel, food purchases for people in Pasco experiencing a desperate need. In addition, created an account at the red lion hotel for officers to place people in critical instances a safe place to stay overnight. Examples include persons who experience a domestic violence incident or are left stranded in town.

Family field day (community engagement): officer and youth/community engagement events. Supplied all the engagement activities and sports equipment to make the event possible. Face painting, knocker ball, resource booths, cornhole tournament, elite amitions training, kickball, soccer, and basketball activities to name only a few. Officers were able to participate with the community, playing games alongside them which helps form positive relationships between officers and the community as well as provided shirts and lunch to over 50 volunteers.

Jiu jitsu program: six-month trial program with evol octopus brazilian jiu jitsu to provide training for ten officers to participate monthly to enhance Police officers' skills which utilize the most minimal, yet effective use of force to subdue a suspect or defend against an aggressor. In addition to the physical training received, each officer should accomplish increased confidence when presented with a challenging situation. (program has found great benefit and is now (2023) funded by tax dollars.)