The Fayetteville Police Foundation recognizes the Fayetteville Police Department, with 90% of the annual budget going to support personnel and operational costs, has very little flexibility to develop new programs and encourage innovation. The role of the foundation is not to displace funding for basic law enforcement, or to reduce in any way the responsibility of the City of Fayetteville to commit the necessary funding for law enforcement services for its citizens. As modern law enforcement strategies and techniques continue to be more complex, the Fayetteville Police Department, similar to police departments across the country, has increasing needs to stay current with crime fighting strategies and innovative technology.
After nearly 30 years of dedicated service, Chief Braden is hanging up his badge and retiring on March 31st. But before he goes, we have one last assignment for him – getting arrested for charity! On March 14th, Chief Braden will be “jailed” in front of City Hall from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM to […]
This past week, Fayetteville celebrated National Police Week with a series of events organized by the Fayetteville Police Foundation to honor the dedication and service of the Fayetteville Police Department. Here are the highlights from this year’s celebrations: Field of Blue Flags The week kicked off with the “Field of Blue” flag display in front […]
On Thursday April 18th, Police Foundation Board President, Daniel Terracciano, spoke at the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Coffee Club about the upcoming National Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week […]
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