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- [SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING](https://humankindalliance.org/see-something-say-something/) - Police officers believe a potential mass shooting was prevented at the Bass Canyon EDM festival on August 19, 2022, in Grant County, Washington. Event security and witnesses notified police after watching a man in the parking lot inhale an unknown substance, produce two 9-mm pistols from the trunk of his car and load them with
- [THE POLICE WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS](https://humankindalliance.org/the-police-who-saved-christmas/) - Responding to a breaking and entering call on Christmas Eve 2022, South Bend, Indiana officers learned that Christmas gifts had been stolen, leaving the family’s children without gifts for the holiday.“I was shocked,” said Officer Anthony Dawson. “We go in, and you see nothing under a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. You’re in shock. And
- [NEVER TRULY OFF DUTY](https://humankindalliance.org/never-truly-off-duty/) - On April 16th, Dewey Beach, Delaware Police Officer John ‘Jack’ Kane had a full night of saving lives. During a routine, overnight shift, Officer Kane observed smoke and an orange glow. Going to investigate, Office Kane found a house immersed in flames. The driveway had multiple parked cars but no one was outside; Kane assumed
- [DINNER FOR ONE](https://humankindalliance.org/dinner-for-one/) - After ordering food from DoorDash, Sioux Falls, South Dakota resident Anastasia Elsinger, saw on the delivery app’s tracking map that the delivery driver stopped blocks away from her home. Her driver had been stopped by the police. Elsinger figured her food would be late. But then the doorbell rang. “I know I’m not who you’re
- [ROOKIE SAVES MARATHONER](https://humankindalliance.org/rookie-saves-marathoner/) - On October 29, 2022, first year Powder Springs, Georgia Officer, Carson Yates, received a call of a runner who had collapsed during a marathon.Driving their squad car down a wooded trail to reach the runner, Officer Yates and his sergeant arrived on the scene where the man was lying on the ground, surrounded by runners
- [Honoring Devonte Hart](https://humankindalliance.org/honoring-devonte-hart/) - This picture of Devonte Hart and Portland Police Sgt. Bret Barnum embracing in a hug at a Portland, Oregon rally, circulated the news and became a symbol of hope. With constant media attention focusing on violence and tragedy between law enforcement and the communities they serve, this picture welcomed a new conversation: a conversation of
- [Tik Tok Stars: K-9s Mattis and Raider](https://humankindalliance.org/tik-tok-stars-k-9s-mattis-and-raider/) - As part of #Humankind Alliance #Thankful Thursday, we would like to highlight a pair of K-9s named #Mattis and #Raider from the #Alpharetta Department of Public Safety in Georgia for the important work they do in their community. #Mattis and #Raider are also social media stars on TikTok and other social media platforms thanks to
- [Bridging Perspectives: Law Enforcement and Students](https://humankindalliance.org/bridging-perspectives-law-enforcement-and-students/) - #HumankindAlliance#ThankfulThursday would like to commend #Keystone College for offering a project-based course, "Bridging Perspectives: Critical Conversations for Students and Police," to give students and members of the #law enforcement #community a chance to meet in a socially distant classroom to engage in conversations related to #social, #racial and #criminal justice issues. The class was created
- [Building Empathy Between Law Enforcement and Communities](https://humankindalliance.org/building-empathy-between-law-enforcement-and-communities/) - #Humankindalliance#ThankfulThursday would like to highlight the extraordinary efforts of the #Irondale Ensemble Project through its theatrical program, “To Protect, Serve, and Understand". Since 2015, the #Irondale Ensemble Project has been working with #NewYork Police Department officers, using theatrical improvisation to build #communication and #empathy between #officers and the #communities they are charged to protect and serve. Participants
- [The Value of Community Relations and its Impact on a 10-Year-Old Girl](https://humankindalliance.org/the-value-of-community-relations-and-its-impact-on-a-10-year-old-girl/) - #HumankindAlliance#ThankfulThursday would like to commend the wonderful efforts of the #community of #Henderson, Nevada in helping 10-year-old Kamren meet her goal of selling 1,500 boxes of cookies so that she and her #Girl Scout troop could go horseback riding. On February 20, 2021, Mike Lofton of Henderson posted this on his Facebook page: "FYI. These
- [Ruth Bader Ginsberg](https://humankindalliance.org/ruth-bader-ginsberg/) - This week’s ” Thankful Thursday” would like to convene our utmost sympathy for the loss of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, where she sat on the federal bench for twenty-five years. In 1993, she became the second woman ever to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Throughout that time, she
- [Remembering Our Fallen Heroes](https://humankindalliance.org/remembering-our-fallen-heroes/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to honor Saving a Hero's Place (SHP), a non-profit organization with a mission to remember our fallen officers and firefighters. SHP builds and delivers “Honor Chairs,” each with a unique design to remember fallen officers. The chairs are then delivered in person to the law enforcement agency where the officer
- [A Trooper's Gesture Brings Doctor to Tears](https://humankindalliance.org/a-troopers-gesture-brings-doctor-to-tears/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to thank two first responders whose roles are vastly different during this coronavirus crisis but are critically needed. Minnesota State Trooper Brian Schwartz stopped a doctor for speeding along Interstate 35 and in lieu of a ticket, he gave her a warning and much more. At that time, the trooper gave her
- [Special Moments During The Coronavirus Crisis](https://humankindalliance.org/special-moments-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight special moments that will make you smile during these challenging times. See each full story on the below link. College student and her mom design and sew innovative masks for the deaf and hard of hearing. Ford donated a fleet of vehicles to help Jose Andres’ World
- [California Police Unions Taking a Stand on Police Reform](https://humankindalliance.org/california-police-unions-taking-a-stand-on-police-reform/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight the efforts of the San Francisco Police Officers Association, Los Angeles Police Protective League, and the San Jose Police Officers Association who unveiled a national police reform agenda intended to improve outcomes between officers and the community they serve. The agenda was announced nationally via print media
- [In Honor of Veteran's Day](https://humankindalliance.org/in-honor-of-veterans-day/) - Lindsay Hartmann has endured a bout with Covid-19, a job loss and a cross-country move. Meanwhile, her Marine husband was reported to orders in Pensacola, FL. In late May, the stop move orders for military members were lifted. In June, the couple bought their first house together near the base in Pensacola. Hartmann is still
- [A Young Boy's Gift of Gratitude](https://humankindalliance.org/a-young-boys-gift-of-gratitude/) - #HumankindAlliance #ThankfulThursday would like to highlight the efforts of a 8-year old boy named Christian who wanted to show his #gratitude to the #PhoenixPoliceDepartment by sharing something near and dear to him – candy. Christian wanted to express his #appreciation to the officers for all the hard work they do to keep his #community #safe. With the help of his
- [Atlanta Police Officer Donates Own Car to Family of Five](https://humankindalliance.org/atlanta-police-officer-donates-own-car-to-family-of-five/) - As part of #HumankindAlliance, #ThankfulThursday, we would like to highlight the efforts of #AtlantaPolice Department Officer Veronica Campbell who went above and beyond the call of duty when she donated her own car to a mother of five who had recently fled a #domesticabuse situation. The #family joined Officer Campbell and a group of other
- [Once a Marine, Always a Marine](https://humankindalliance.org/once-a-marine-always-a-marine/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to recognize the amazing efforts of Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office Detective Frank Corona for bringing comfort and relief to retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Faleskie after a burglary at his home which resulted in the theft of over ten thousand dollars worth of items to include his military medals,
- [Outpouring of Community Support to Evicted Family](https://humankindalliance.org/outpouring-of-community-support-to-evicted-family/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the actions of the Harris County Constable's Office in Harris County, Texas after a story of Israel Rodriguez Sr. and his family was featured in a CNN story about eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Constable's Office was tasked with carrying out the court-ordered eviction of the
- [](https://humankindalliance.org/38526-2/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight a heartwarming gesture not expected by a Sumner County Tennessee sheriff's deputy. While waiting for his assignment to be completed, Deputy Jody McDowell decided to have breakfast at a local Cracker Barrel restaurant near the Nashville Airport. When it was time to pay for his meal, he discovered that
- [CHP: The Importance of Community Outreach](https://humankindalliance.org/chp-the-importance-of-community-outreach/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight the community outreach efforts of the California Highway Patrol's Bicycle Unit for the Truckee, CA area. We met Sgt. Bryan Yops, Officers Chris Patton and Sean Armacher, who were on patrol bringing awareness to a recently installed and much needed traffic stop sign in a local Tahoe
- [Moments of Connection During Protests](https://humankindalliance.org/moments-of-connection-during-protests/) - Amidst the civil unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd, this week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight moments of connection between the police, activists, and protesters who are seen kneeling and hugging in solidarity. Go to the below link for some of these Twitter moments: https://twitter.com/i/events/1268240036190773248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Emoment&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.policeone.com%2Fgeorge-floyd-protest%2Farticles%2Fvideos-photos-cops-activists-connect-during-georgefloyd-protests-0bY36Q4tx9k62vpH%2F
- [A Way to Unite the Community](https://humankindalliance.org/a-way-to-unite-the-community/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight the efforts of Stephania Ergemilidze who wanted to ease the tensions between the police and protesters. Stephania watched in shock as people were looting and destroying businesses across the region and said she was inspired to do something. “I decided I would be taking my basketball hoop to pretty
- [A Letter to the American Public: Why Her Family Waves at Cops](https://humankindalliance.org/a-letter-to-the-american-public-why-her-family-waves-at-cops/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like everyone to read this letter from the perspective of a police officer's spouse. Her journey begins with supporting her husband's need to serve his community to the job's long-term effects on their family. See link: https://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/a-letter-to-the-american-public-why-my-family-waves-at-cops-uEbreQ247z141s00/
- [A Deputy's Surprise Gesture](https://humankindalliance.org/a-deputys-surprise-gesture/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight a random act of kindness that Lee County, Alabama Deputy Manuel Stone recently experienced and how three strangers made his day with this simple gesture. Deputy Manuel Stone was taking his lunch break in uniform when three teenage girls approached him.They handed him a note and made him
- [An Impactful Act of Kindness](https://humankindalliance.org/an-impactful-act-of-kindness/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the generosity of Shetara Sims, a single mother in Kansas City, Mo., who had lost her job due to the coronavirus pandemic. With only $7 left to pay her bills, Shetara found a dollar in a local grocery store parking lot. Shetara decided to use the dollar
- [Police Dog Locates Missing Mother and Child on His First Day of Work](https://humankindalliance.org/police-dog-locates-missing-mother-and-child-on-his-first-day-of-work/) - This week's Thankful Thursday would like to highlight the actions of a United Kingdom (UK) police dog named Max. On his first day on the force, Max, a 2-year-old German Shepherd assisted in locating a mother and her 1-year-old child, who had been missing for two days. According to Inspector Jonathan Rees-Jones, "The woman had
- [](https://humankindalliance.org/38462-2/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight the comforting interaction between a Shreveport, LA police officer and a tearful teenager during a Black Lives Matter protest. The protest was in response to the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The young man appeared overwhelmed and was reduced to tears. A video shows
- [A Small Act of Kindness](https://humankindalliance.org/a-small-act-of-kindness/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight a small act of kindness that made a difference in the world during these challenging times. According to Massachusetts State Police's Facebook post, "It's a state trooper's most fundamental mission to help others in a time of crisis and danger. Sometimes, those in danger cannot speak for themselves. And
- [A Humorous Approach For the Community During the Pandemic](https://humankindalliance.org/a-humorous-approach-for-the-community-during-the-pandemic/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight the humorous approach that Taneytown, MD Police Department utilized to bring smiles to their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. For those of us who are working from home week after week during the pandemic, we could easily miss daily rituals such as showering, styling our hair or
- [The Importance of Story Time](https://humankindalliance.org/the-importance-of-story-time/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight the innovative way police departments are utilizing to build community trust during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since many families had to adjust to stay at home orders, they had to figure ways to manage school and work remotely. Officers from the New Britain Police Department in Connecticut started reading children’s stories
- [National Nurses Week](https://humankindalliance.org/honoring-national-nurses-week/) - In addition to honoring our teachers, "Thankful Thursday" would like to honor our nurses for National Nurses Week (May 6-12). Our heroes wear scrubs and a face mask. As the nurses stand on the front lines against the COVID-19 pandemic, they put their own safety and health on the line everyday to protect all of
- [Recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2020)](https://humankindalliance.org/recognition-of-teacher-appreciation-week-may-4-8-2020/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) for all teachers who have been working hard to stay connected with their students, and for continuing their instruction while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of all our wonderful teachers, here are three of the many examples of teachers
- [](https://humankindalliance.org/38414-2/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to honor Adele Ambrose. For over 40 years, Adele provided Thanksgiving dinners for the New York State Police and firefighters. To celebrate her birthday, the New York State Police and firefighters expressed their well-wishes and gratitude by driving by with full sirens and lights on their vehicles to Adele's
- [The Best of Humanity](https://humankindalliance.org/the-best-of-humanity/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" will continue to highlight stories of hope, inspiration, and courage during the Covid-19 pandemic. See below links for stories of humanity at its best: https://www.policeone.com/coronavirus-covid-19/articles/video-wis-cops-give-boy-birthday-surprise-during-quarantine-UMdNevZCmmV91SM https://www.policeone.com/coronavirus-covid-19/articles/video-wash-first-responders-salute-hospital-staff-for-service-during-covid-19-pandemic-p5hIcErmCjiyA6wv/ https://www.policeone.com/coronavirus-covid-19/articles/calif-deputies-shop-for-elderly-man-who-didnt-want-to-leave-his-home-due-to-covid-19-bMgAdKbpTMK0a5CO/ https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/love-care-amid-coronavirus-crisis-good-news-happening-69624293 ReplyForward
- [In Support of Health-Care Workers and First Responders](https://humankindalliance.org/in-support-of-health-care-workers-and-first-responders/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend cities across the United States, who illuminated their stadiums and landmarks in blue to express their gratitude and support of the health-care workers and first responders as they continue risking their lives and working tirelessly everyday fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Click below to see the landmarks in
- [Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Stories of Hope](https://humankindalliance.org/amid-coronavirus-crisis-stories-of-hope/) - Humankind Alliance would like to express our gratitude to all for contributing to their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. Each of us have never been through such a challenge of this magnitude, we must look forward towards a promising future for everyone. Stories of kindness and uplifting moments are coming to light and should be applauded
- [Offer of Police Support for  Seniors At Risk For COVID-19](https://humankindalliance.org/offer-of-police-support-for-seniors-at-risk-for-covid-19/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the Troy, Missouri Police Department for offering to help senior members of their community who are at risk for COVID-19. Officers with the Troy Police Department have volunteered their time for these high-risk community members by offering to pick up and deliver their medical prescriptions and/or any personal supplies
- [Random Acts of Kindness for Community's Local Children](https://humankindalliance.org/random-acts-of-kindness-for-communitys-local-children/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend Police Officer Casey Doherty for giving back to kids in the city of DuBois, PA. This is one of many random kind acts that the DuBois Police Department officers have routinely contributed to all members of their community. In honor of his brother’s birthday, Officer Doherty decided he
- [Celebrating International Women's Day](https://humankindalliance.org/celebrating-international-womens-day/)
- [A Trooper's Good Deed](https://humankindalliance.org/a-troopers-good-deed/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Officer Chris Hanover for going above and beyond the call of duty when Andrea Derksen had a flat tire while driving to work. In a letter to the OHP to express her gratitude about the actions of OHP Officer Hanover, he told Andrea
- [A Letter of Heartfelt Condolences](https://humankindalliance.org/a-letter-of-heartfelt-condolences/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like commend a group of inmates currently housed at the Gwinnett County Detention Center in Gwinnett, Georgia. These inmates wrote an emotional letter to the Sheriff's Office expressing their sincerest condolences for the loss of Officer Antwan Toney who was shot and killed in the line of duty last month. Though the
- [Corporal Nick Harvey Makes 8-year-old Avey Cox's Wish Come True](https://humankindalliance.org/corporal-nick-harvey-makes-8-year-old-avey-coxs-wish-come-true/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend Van Buren, Arkansas School Resource Officer Corporal Nick Harvey for making second grader Avey Cox's dream come true by escorting her to Central Elementary School's daddy-daughter dance. Avey always dreamed of going to the daddy-daughter dance, but after her dad passed away during the holidays, she didn't think she
- [Service Dogs Save the Lives of First Responders, Law Enforcement and Veterans](https://humankindalliance.org/service-dogs-save-the-lives-of-first-responders-law-enforcement-and-veterans/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like highlight the success of "Puppies Behind Bars" program which trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for first responders, law enforcement and veterans suffering from post traumatic stress (PTSD) At the age of 8 weeks old, Labrador Retriever puppies enter the prison environment to be trained as service dogs until they
- [Savannah Kennel Club Donates $1,500 to K-9 Unit](https://humankindalliance.org/savannah-kennel-club-donates-1500-to-k-9-unit/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to thank the Savannah Kennel Club, a supporter of local animal-focused programs and a proponent of the human/canine bond for donating $1,500 to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit in Savannah, Georgia. According to the club, their contribution will assist in the restocking of the emergency kits for the
- [U.S.Attorney General William Barr Appoints Law Enforcement Officials to Presidential Law Enforcement Panel](https://humankindalliance.org/u-s-attorney-general-william-barr-appoints-law-enforcement-officials-to-presidential-law-enforcement-panel/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the U.S.Attorney General William Barr on the establishment of a presidential commission comprised of 18 Federal and State law enforcement officials who were appointed to study ways to reduce crime and increase respect for the law. The last presidential law enforcement commission was established in 1965, and one
- [Police Officer Buys Groceries For Family Accused of Shoplifting](https://humankindalliance.org/police-officer-buys-groceries-for-family-accused-of-shoplifting/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to recognize the actions of Fort Smith, Arkansas Police Officer Kenneth Martin while shopping at Walmart for toys to donate for the Toys for Tots program. Officer Martin responded to a call at Walmart and learned that a man and woman had been detained by store security for attempting
- [CNVL's 27th Annual Heart of Marin Awards Luncheon](https://humankindalliance.org/cnvls-27th-annual-heart-of-marin-awards-luncheon/) - Much gratitude to the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) at their 27th Annual Heart of Marin Awards Luncheon for nominating Humankind Alliance for a second year in a row in the category of Excellence in Innovation. Volunteer Capacity Development Team Member Mike Rossi thoroughly enjoyed expanding his knowledge of non-profits at this event.
- [The Use of Social Media Platform TikTok for Community Engagement](https://humankindalliance.org/the-use-of-social-media-platform-tiktok-for-community-engagement/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the London Police Department in Ontario, Canada on their innovative approach to community engagement resulting in Constables Rebecca Elliot and Scott Mickle becoming social media stars on TikTok. Constables Elliot and Mickle are school safety officers whose duties involve visiting 27 schools throughout London teaching students in
- [Employees From McDonald's Help Rescue a Woman in Crisis](https://humankindalliance.org/employees-from-mcdonalds-help-rescue-a-woman-in-crisis/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the quick actions of the employees at the McDonald's in Lodi, CA to help a woman in a dangerous situation. The employees met the woman after she walked into the Flag City McDonald's just after 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve. “A guest came in, and she notified our
- [Holiday Wishes for Ben, the Police Therapy Dog](https://humankindalliance.org/holiday-wishes-for-ben-the-police-therapy-dog/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight Ben, a beautiful golden retriever with the Franklin, Massachusetts Police Department who is considered an invaluable member in his role as a police therapy dog. For this holiday season, officers worked diligently to collect toys for children in the city of Franklin. The officers started to notice that
- [Officer Rick Krause: An Unsung Hero](https://humankindalliance.org/officer-rick-krause-an-unsung-hero/) - This week's Thankful Thursday would like to commend Bel Air, Maryland Police Department Officer Rick Krause for his tireless efforts for the citizens of Bel Air. He works very closely with the Bel Air Lions year-round on many community efforts. Officer Krause is considered a strong role model for Bel Air's youth as well as
- [Police Officers Assist a Family in a Difficult Situation](https://humankindalliance.org/police-officers-assist-a-family-in-a-difficult-situation/) - This week's " Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the actions of Miami-Dade, Florida Police Officers Jose DeLeon, Roberto Azcuy, Isabel Soto, Dayane Wilhelm and Scott McBath for their compassion in helping a man, his wife and their family of four who were clearly in a difficult situation. The man approached the officers who routinely patrol a travel hub
- [](https://humankindalliance.org/38261-2/) - Humankind Alliance is honored to be selected as a 2019 nominee in the category of Excellence in Innovation by the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL), Hearts of Marin Awards. This award recognizes individuals and organizations who have developed new, creative, and effective strategies for advancing solutions to critical issues in our communities. Humankind
- [Continued Success on Your Journey Lauren!](https://humankindalliance.org/continued-success-on-your-journey-lauren/) - We'd like to acknowledge Lauren Fenner who volunteered for Humankind Alliance since August 2018! Lauren came to us through Integrative Community Services (ICS), (https://www.connectics.org), a wonderful organization that assists people with disabilities in Marin County, CA to be independent and integrated in all aspects of life. We were honored to part of Lauren's journey as
- [Brady's K9 Fund: Safety for Our K9 Officers](https://humankindalliance.org/bradys-k9-fund-safety-for-our-k9-officers/) - This week "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the continued efforts of 10-year-old Brady Snakovsky who raised over $94,000 to purchase bulletproof vests for all K9 officers across the country. Brady wanted to help the police purchase safety gear for their canine officers after watching one of his favorite police shows, Live PD. On the show, Brady
- [Heroic Efforts of 911   Dispatcher Tim Teneyck](https://humankindalliance.org/heroic-efforts-of-911-dispatcher-tim-teneyck/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the actions of Tim Teneyck, a 911 dispatcher from Oregon, Ohio for his quick response and recognizing that the caller was truly in a dangerous situation. A call was received from a young woman who told Teneyck that she wanted to order a pizza. A few minutes
- [How Boomer Police Officers Are Connecting with Their Communities](https://humankindalliance.org/how-boomer-police-officers-are-connecting-with-their-communities/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to highlight the communication methods "Boomer Police Officers" used prior to the "likes, views and smiling emojis" that we all are too familiar with. Officers recognize that it’s also great to get a handshake, a thank you and a wave from your community. On display at the National Law
- [11-Year-Old Boy Honoring First Responders' Sacrifices](https://humankindalliance.org/11-year-old-boy-honoring-first-responders-sacrifices/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend 11-year old Zechariah Cartledge from Seminole County, Florida for his dedication in running one mile for each First Responder who have died in the line of duty. Zechariah has been running on behalf of Running 4 Heroes, a non-profit organization. For the last year, Zechariah has run over 290
- [Gratitude and Support To All  Our First Responders](https://humankindalliance.org/gratitude-and-support-to-all-our-first-responders/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to express our utmost gratitude to all our first responders: firefighters, law enforcement officers, and many other heroic personnel who responded to the devastation of the wildfires in Northern and Southern California. Many of these first responders saved countless lives and animals in jeopardy as they faced these uncontrollable
- [New CA Laws: Access to Mental Health Services for First Responders and Law Enforcement Personnel](https://humankindalliance.org/new-ca-laws-access-to-mental-health-services-for-first-responders-and-law-enforcement-personnel/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to recognize and commend California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing three new laws designed to increase access to mental health services for first responders. The new laws will create peer support programs, add post-traumatic stress suffered on the job as an “injury” for worker’s compensation purposes and ensure emergency
- [A Police Response to Help a 6-year-old's Fear of Scary Monsters](https://humankindalliance.org/a-police-response-to-help-a-6-year-olds-fear-of-scary-monsters/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend Eldridge, Iowa Police Department Officer Bruce Schwartz for his compassion in helping ease the mind of six-year-old Hayden Williams, who believed that there were scary monsters living in his new house. Recently, Amanda Williams and her family moved into their new Iowa home. Her son, Hayden, had always
- [Community-Oriented Policing: Survey Results](https://humankindalliance.org/community-oriented-policing-survey-results/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like the highlight the results of a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (www.pnas.org) to test the effects of people’s opinions towards community-oriented policing. Researchers of the study in partnership with the New Haven Police Department found that a single, positive, non-enforcement-related encounter enhanced
- [Police Departments Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://humankindalliance.org/police-departments-supporting-breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend police departments across the country for bringing awareness to breast cancer. Officers from Altavista, Brookneal and Hurt, Virginia Police Departments are seen wearing the pink breast cancer badges for the month of October. This initiative was started months ago by Frank Dalton, a breast cancer survivor himself
- [Congratulations K-9 Waylon](https://humankindalliance.org/congratulations-k-9-waylon/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like the commend the career of K-9 Waylon, a trusted and loyal partner to Officer Joey Bacon of the San Leandro, CA Police Department for the last three and half years.The department held a special ceremony to include members of the police department and city officials to celebrate Waylon's retirement
- [Congratulations to the FDNY's Class of 2019](https://humankindalliance.org/congratulations-to-the-fdnys-class-of-2019/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to congratulate the 13 graduates of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). The significance of this event is that the graduates are the children of FDNY firefighters killed in the terror attacks at New York City's World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The graduates,
- [Deputies Provides Comfort and Compassion For Abandoned Pit Bulls](https://humankindalliance.org/deputies-provides-comfort-and-compassion-for-abandoned-pit-bulls/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the actions of Orange County, FL Sheriff Deputies Boggs and Reed for their compassion and kindness in the rescue of two abandoned and injured pit bulls found in the middle of a busy Florida intersection. Responding to a call from a concerned citizen, two pit bulls were
- [A 7-year-old wins the Syracuse Police Department Basketball Challenge](https://humankindalliance.org/a-7-year-old-wins-the-syracuse-police-department-basketball-challenge/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the innovative approach of Syracuse, NY Police Officer Brandon Hanks on how he connects with his community. Officer Hanks said, "The only time I ever really saw them in my neighborhood was when someone was going to jail or getting arrested." To change that perception for the
- [Recognizing Ventura Police Department Community Liaison Ashley Bautista](https://humankindalliance.org/recognizing-ventura-police-department-community-liaison-ashley-bautista/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to honor Ashley Bautista, a community engagement specialist for the past 4 years with the Ventura Police Department for her approach in forging and building relationships in their community. In her previous life, she worked at a private public affairs firm by telling people’s stories and helping forge relationships with communities. She
- [Police Officers Supporting Young Entrepreneurs](https://humankindalliance.org/police-officers-supporting-young-entrepreneurs/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend Newburgh, NY Police Department Officers Thomas O'Connell Jr. and Clayton Dubois who were called to close down a children's lemonade stand based on a complaint from a local resident who felt the lemonade stand was causing a traffic jam. Instead, the officers were being praised for supporting the young
- [Missouri Youth Football League Honoring Local Law Enforcement](https://humankindalliance.org/missouri-youth-football-league-honoring-local-law-enforcement/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend the Harrisonville Youth Football League in Missouri in how they chose to display their support for local law enforcement officers in their community. Students from second through seventh grades are able to be members of the football league. The “Thin Blue Line” represents police officers as a
- [Police departments and communities join together to provide children with school supplies](https://humankindalliance.org/police-departments-and-communities-join-together-to-provide-children-with-school-supplies/) - This week “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend police departments from Albany, NY; Beeville, TX; Saratoga Springs, NY; Waterloo, IA; Madisonville, KY; Crestview, FL and Aberdeen, MD for their efforts in organizing the distribution of school supplies and other resources for children in their communities to prepare them for the new school year: The Madisonville Police
- [A Compassionate Approach to Help Rescue Cats](https://humankindalliance.org/a-compassionate-approach-to-help-rescue-cats/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend the innovative and compassionate approach of the Muncie, Indiana Police Department on how community members could pay for their parking tickets, one that would directly benefit the city’s feline residents. In lieu of paying their parking tickets with cash, community members could donate animal supplies to the
- [A Community Game of Hoops](https://humankindalliance.org/a-community-game-of-hoops/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend two High Point, N.C. police officers who joined the Wilcots brothers, 15-year-old Jeremy and 12-year-old Jeremyah in a basketball game outside their home. The officers were in the neighborhood after finishing a traffic stop nearby. The officers had learned that the brothers were playing a game of
- [Celebrating the Efforts of 11-year old Alizay Kashif](https://humankindalliance.org/celebrating-the-efforts-of-11-year-old-alizay-kashif/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend the actions of the community of Naperville, Illinois and the Naperville Police Department for their joint efforts in helping 11-year-old Alizay Kashif recover from a robbery of $9 from her lemonade stand. Alizay had planned to donate whatever she earned to Feeding America, a hunger relief organization based
- [Saving Baby Riley](https://humankindalliance.org/saving-baby-riley/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend the actions of Berkeley County, SC Deputy Will Kimbro in saving the life of an 11-day old newborn baby during a routine traffic stop. On June 11, 2019, while on routine patrol, Deputy Kimbro stopped a speeding car in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Unbeknownst to him, he
- [Community and Law Enforcement Working Together](https://humankindalliance.org/community-and-law-enforcement-working-together/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend the Dodgeville Police Department in Wisconsin for their amazing response to help Mary, an elderly woman recovering from cancer. During an extremely hot day in Dodgeville, someone from the community had learned that Mary’s air conditioning unit at her home had stopped working. Multiple neighbors nearby and
- [Commending Windsor Locks Police Department’s Support of Family](https://humankindalliance.org/commending-windsor-locks-police-departments-support-of-family/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend the generous actions of the Windsor Locks Police Department in Connecticut after a mother and son lost everything including her son’s pet guinea pig to a house fire. In an attempt to “put a smile on the son’s face,” members of the Windsor Locks Police Department bought
- [Words of Wisdom](https://humankindalliance.org/words-of-wisdom/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to honor and share advice received from parents of law enforcement officers. We pick up lessons from a lot of different sources during the course of our lives, but there’s no question that some of the best advice comes from our mothers and fathers. Officers found the advice they received growing-up
- [Troy Police Department Pawfficer Donut](https://humankindalliance.org/troy-police-department-pawfficer-donut/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to honor Pawfficer Donut of the Troy Police Department, who recently celebrated her one-year anniversary as a police cat. The department brought her on board as a means of creating positive interactions and to make a difference in the community. This started as a challenge to grow the Troy Police
- [Celebrating 90-year-old Police Officer Leonard Charles Smith](https://humankindalliance.org/celebrating-90-year-old-police-officer-leonard-charles-smith/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to honor Arkansas’s oldest active police officer, Leonard Charles Smith, aka L.C.Buckshot, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. In 2010, Officer Smith retired after 46 year career with the Ouchita County Sheriff’s Office. He was asked to join the Camden Police Department after four months of retirement. The department felt
- [Congratulations to the 2019 Public Safety Medal of Valor Recipients](https://humankindalliance.org/congratulations-to-the-2019-public-safety-medal-of-valor-recipients/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to honor the recipients of the 2019 Public Safety Medal of Valor Awards, which was presented by President Donald Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr at a White House ceremony on May 22, 2019. The medal is the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer who exhibited exceptional courage
- ["Keeping the Peace" New  Documentary](https://humankindalliance.org/keeping-the-peace-new-documentary/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to recognize Director James Ellis of Legacy Productions for his documentary, " Keeping the Peace" as a way of promoting mental health services among emergency workers while also helping the community understand the trauma often experienced by law enforcement officers. Many have lost colleagues to suicide, had people die in their
- [Celebrating 6-year-old Police Officer Abigail Arias](https://humankindalliance.org/celebrating-6-year-old-police-officer-abigail-arias/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to honor Police Officer Abigail Arias, Badge #758, a 6-year-old little girl who was sworn in as an honorary officer in Freeport, Texas. Officer Arias had a big dream, to be a police officer, a dream that came true. Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. first met Abigail at
- [How police responded to a noise complaint](https://humankindalliance.org/how-police-responded-to-a-noise-complaint/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to commend Oklahoma City Police Officer Nate Ross on his handling of a noise complaint on May 3, 2019 of a man playing drums on the streets. When the Oklahoma City officers responded to a loud noise complaint, they found a man playing on a set of drums on
- [A Random Act of Kindness](https://humankindalliance.org/a-random-act-of-kindness/) - This week's "Thankful Thursday" would like to recognize the kindness and generosity of a little boy named Jeremiah for delivering Easter dinner to Newport News, Virginia Police Officer E. Beganovic and his partner. Jeremiah told the officers that he noticed them on patrol and wanted to bring them some Easter dinner. Officer Beganovic posted on
- [Legacy of Ella Pridgen-Best](https://humankindalliance.org/legacy-of-ella-pridgen-best/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like honor the legacy of South Philadelphian Ella Pridgen-Best as a beloved activist, Samaritan and founder of the local anti-violence organization “Don’t Shoot…I want a Future.” On April 4, 2019, Pridgen-Best lost her five-month battle to colon cancer at the age of 58. What started as a feeling of helplessness
- [Humankind Alliance nominated for Excellence in Innovation Award](https://humankindalliance.org/humankind-alliance-nominated-for-excellence-in-innovation-award/) - Humankind Alliance was humbled to be amongst the incredible nominees for the Excellence in Innovation award at the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s 2019 Heart of Marin Awards. This award recognizes individuals and organizations who have developed new, creative, and effective strategies for advancing solutions to critical issues in our communities. The event was
- [Forgiving and Overcoming - Meet Interim Police Chief Booker Hodges](https://humankindalliance.org/forgiving-and-overcoming-meet-interim-police-chief-booker-hodges/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to honor Prior Lake, Minnesota’s recently named Interim Police Chief, Booker Hodges. His journey is full of inspiration and triumph over adversity. His path has remained guided by love and dedication even through the toughest moments. Chief Hodges firmly believes that law enforcement is the most noble profession a
- [Proposed Improvements for Law Enforcement in 2019](https://humankindalliance.org/proposed-improvements-for-law-enforcement-in-2019/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend police agencies nationwide for recognizing the need for improvements and making changes to assist police officers in better performing their jobs in 2019 and beyond. 2018 has been a tough year for police officers with controversial court cases and officer-involved shootings dominating the headlines. Police agencies continue
- [Innovation in Law Enforcement Recruiting](https://humankindalliance.org/innovation-in-law-enforcement-recruiting/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend the San Diego Police Department’s Sergeant Esmeralda Tagaban and Detective Sergeant Jonathan Lowe. Their innovation as recruitment officers has allowed them to build a department with more than just a strong police force but also a team dedicated to community service. They emphasize that police work is
- [Eugene Police Giving Back](https://humankindalliance.org/eugene-police-giving-back/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to commend the Eugene, Oregon Police Foundation for their support of the Eugene Police Department and the communities they serve. They created a community fund to provide financial support that allows the Eugene Police Department to support their community through immediate action. According to Lt. Doug Mozan, the community
- [Women of Worth: Officer Jennifer Maddox](https://humankindalliance.org/women-of-worth-officer-jennifer-maddox/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to honor Chicago Police Officer Jennifer Maddox. Her contributions, dedication, and recognition of the need to have safe places for at-risk-youths who reside at the Parkway Gardens housing complex in the Southside of Chicago has made an incredible impact. Over twenty years ago as a rookie police officer, Officer
- [Social Media Tips for Law Enforcement](https://humankindalliance.org/social-media-tips-for-law-enforcement/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like recognize Mountain View Police Department’s Captain Chris Hsiung and Social Media/Public Relations Coordinator Katie Nelson for their innovative guidance and strategies surrounding the use of social media within police departments. Social networking within communities offers positive-impact opportunities as long as the agency’s online presence is done correctly. Here at
- [Donut Boy](https://humankindalliance.org/donut-boy/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday’ would like to honor 10-year-old Tyler Carach from Bratt, Florida who at 8 years old wanted to thank cops across the nation with doughnuts. While at a coffee shop with his mother, he asked if he could buy donuts for four deputies who were eating there. Tyler said, “I wanted to
- [Neighborhood Policing](https://humankindalliance.org/neighborhood-policing/) - This week’s “THANKFUL THURSDAY” would like to commend the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) comprehensive crime-fighting strategy called Neighborhood Policing. This innovative plan is built to improve communication and collaboration between the police officers and the community and ultimately decrease crime. In 2017, the NYPD saw its lowest violent crime numbers in shooting incidents, murder,
- [National Law Enforcement Museum](https://humankindalliance.org/national-law-enforcement-museum/) - This week’s “Thankful Thursday” would like to honor the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington D.C. The museum is adjacent to the National Police Memorial Wall which holds 21,541 names of fallen officers, troopers, and agents who have died in the line of duty. The $103 million project is 20 years in

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