All proceeds benefit the Salisbury, NC Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to support Salisbury Police Officers and professional staff in areas that are outside of the budget provided under city funding. Our mission is to find ways to support the well-being of all Salisbury Police Department employees. Please consider making an additional donation or make a donation if you are unable to race!
Did you know that the average police officer may experience more than three traumatic events every six months of service (i.e. fatal accidents, murders, suicides, and life-threatening incidents against themselves or others) and of those officers, 35% will develop post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms?
It takes special training for officers and support staff to be prepared when these events happen and specialized services to facilitate officer’s recovery from the trauma. Unfortunately, these programs can be expensive and are often not funded by the department’s budget.
