The bearded officers from the Plymouth Police Department have pooled together a donation of $1,025 for a foundation that equips and educates law enforcement in medical and mental health practices. The check was presented to the LEO Support Foundation and "Start Me Another Car" (SMAC) initiative, spearheaded by State Police Sergeant Michael Best, Retired Officer Thomas Kelley, and Captain James Creed of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, according to a post shared by the Plymouth Police Department's Facebook page.
The raised funds are earmarked to purchase lifesaving equipment such as tourniquets and for hosting training seminars that cover critical incident stress, which is a response to a traumatic event that is powerful enough to overwhelm an individual's ability to cope, additionally focusing on officer well-being.
Expressing gratitude towards the foundation's work, a statement from the police department reads, "We appreciate what these men and their organizations do for our Officers' physical and mental health." Captain LeBretton highlighted the significance of the support provided by the LEO Support Foundation and SMAC initiative, emphasizing the positive impact on the mental and physical well-being of the officers within the department.
