USMPA donations


The USMPA provides numerous benefits to its members and serves law enforcement in a variety of ways. The primary function of the association is to award equipment, FREE OF CHARGE, to under funded police departments nationwide. Here are some recent examples from those departments who have been on the receiving end of equipment donated by The USMPA
	Brocton Police department, Illinois USMPA approved the department to receive one radar unit, a digital breath tester and one shotgun
	Carterville Police Department, Missouri The USMPA stepped in to help Cheif Cline and his department by awarding the Carterville Police Department two stun guns and one digital portable breath tester.
	Cocopah Tribal Police Department, Arizona Cocopah Tribal Police Department had been awarded 10 threat level IIIA ballistic vests and two digital cameras.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Douglas Police Department, alabama Help came in the form of ballistic vests and shotguns.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Fairview Police Department, Illinois The Fairview Police Department was awarded one Mossberg shotgun, one digital camera and one video camcorder
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Leadwood Police Department, Missouri Chief Hicks submitted a request for six ballistic vests and two spike strips. Both items were approved for donation and shipped to Leadwood Police Department.
	Marshshallville Police Department, georgia Two reburbished radar units and two digital cameras.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	vian Police Department, oklamoma Ten threat level IIIA ballistic vests were delivered to the Vian Police Department
	Aguilar Marshall, Colorado Help came in the form of a threat level IIIA ballistic vest and a digital portable breath tester
	Anson police department, Texas Five threat level IIIA ballistic vests were custom made for Chief Hawthorne and his officers.
	Atlanta police department, Indiana To help fill the financial gap, the USMPA donated six ballistic vests and three stun guns to Chief Cook and his officers.
	Columbia College police department, SC The request for 15 sets of threat level IIIA boy armor had been approved.
	Abbeville police department, SC In response to the Police Chief Neil Henderson's request, the USMPA donated three X-26 Tasers.
	Dodson police department, Louisana Focusing on officer safety, the USMPA approved a donation of three ballistic vests and two X-26 Tasers for the Dodson Police Department.
	Ellis Grove police department, Illinois A Sony digital video camcorder and a digital portable breath tester were shipped to the Ellis Grove Police Department. “The goal of our organization is to assist those small, under-funded agencies with equipment and training that they cannot afford. The dedication and can-do attitude demonstrated by the men and women who protect America’s small towns and communities without having basic law enforcement equipment never ceases to amaze me. It was our privilege and pleasure to help the Ellis Grove Police Department.” said Executive Director Steve Van Dyke.”
	Spring Valley police department, Wisconsin Thanks to the USMPA Sharing with the Blue Equipment Donation Program, the Spring Valley Police Department received a couple of early Christmas presents – a video camcorder and a .12 gauge shotgun.
	Togiak police department, alaska “I appreciate any help you can give our small, rural police department,” Detective Frank Sackman wrote. Help was given. Detective Sackman and his department received two Sony video camcorders courtesy of the USMPA.
	Evansville police department, Illinois In response to the Evensville Police Department's request, the USMPA donated 4 Threat Level II Ballistic Vests and 2 X-26 Tasers.
	Hortonville police department, Wisconsin To help with Chief Sullivan's (pictured left) plan to combat the drug issues in his community, the USMPA donated 2 Sony Camcorders and the Funds for Audio Survellance Equipment.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Matoaka police department, West Virginia After the review and approval process, the Matoaka Police Department was approved to receive 2 Digital Portable Breath Testers and 3 Ballistic Vests.

	St. Louisville police department, OHIO The USMPA awarded the St. Louiseville Police Department 7 Threat Level II Ballistic Vests and 1 X-26 Taser .
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Talladega College Police Dept., Alabama The USMPA donated 2 radar Units and the Funds to Purchase Uniforms.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Winchester Police Department, Connecticut The USMPA approved a donation of $3,000 for Taser Procurement.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Minersville Police Department, Pennsylvania The USMPA donated a Taser to the Minersville PD.
	Kiel police department, wisconsin In response to Kiel Police Department's request, the USMPA donated 2 Sony Video Camcorders and $1,000 toward the Purchase of Needed Equipment.
	hereford police department, texas Following a lengthy review and approval process, the Hereford Police Department received a donation of 6 Portable Breath Testers
	falkville police department, alabama The Association assisted for free in the form of 4 Ballistic Vests, 4 Digital Portable Breath Testers and 2 Video Camcorders.
	eolia police department, missouri The USMPA donated a refurbished MPH K-15 Radar Unit to the Eolia Police Department.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	cass-foster regional police department, pa. Following a review and approval process of several months, the Cass-Foster Regional Police Department received a $1,500 donation from the USMPA for needed items.
	AMERICAN FALLS Police Department, idaho Help arrived in the form of an approval from the USMPA for a donation of 10 Threat Level II Ballistic Vests. Pictured left to tight is our Membership Director Jim Bob Conner and our Executive Director, Steve Van Dyke. They are holding vests that we typically donate.
	Wendell Police Department, idaho The USMPA donated 2 Digital Cameras and 2 Remington 870 .12 Gauge Shotguns
	Perry Township Police Department, ohio Chief Bowman was granted 6 Threat Level II Ballistic Vests and Funding for Additional Equipment purchases that his department sorely needs.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	ward Police Department, Arizona The USMPA donated 2 Remington 870 .12 Gauge Shotguns and 2 Digital Portable Breath Testers.
	helen Police Department, georgia The USMPA donated a Remington 870 .12 Gauge Shotgun and Funds to Purchase a M-26 Taser.
	walters Police Department, oklahoma The USMPA approved for donation 4 Ballistic Vests, 14 Kevlar-lined Frisk Gloves and 2 Refurbished Radar Units. Pictured left is State Trooper Nik Green who was killed just a short distance away from Walters.
	New Holstein Police Department, Wisconsin The USMPA approved the donation of 2 Sony Video Camcorders.
	morris Police Department, minnesota The USMPA equipment donation committee was more than happy to purchase a brand new Sony Video Camcorder for Chief Beauregard and the Morris Police Department.
	kiowa police department, kansas The USMPA awarded Chief Miner and Officer Holt a Sony Video Camcorder and 2 Digital Breath Testers.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	haskell Police Department, Texas The Haskell Police Department was awarded a Threat Level II Ballistic Vest.
	groveton Police Department, Texas Groveton Police Department was awarded a Taser.
	grandview Plaza Police Department, Kansas Grandview Plaza received a Video Camera and 2 Portable Breath Testers Free of Charge.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Gooding Police Department, idaho The Gooding Police Department was awarded Helmets and Duty Bags based upon financial need.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Hortonville Police Department, Wisconsin Chief Michael Sullivan and his officers were awarded 4 Vests and a Digital Breath Tester
	norwegion & newcastle townships police departments, pennsylvania Norwegion Township was awarded 2 Vests and a Shotgun. NewCastle Township was approved for 3 Threat Level II Vests and 1 Remington 870 Shotgun
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Lone Star Police Department, Texas Chief Larry Fleet and his officers were awarded 6 Ballistic Vests and a Digital Camera
	Bradley Police Department, Arkansas Chief Obi Sims (pictured left) and his officers were donated 2 Sony Camcorders and 2 Dash Mounts
	Charleston Police Department, Mississippi The USMPA awarded the Charlestown Police Department 2 Remington 12-gauge shotguns, 10 expandable batons and 2 Sony Camcorders.
	Bay Springs Police Department, MIssissippi Bay Springs Police Chief asked the USMPA for a radar unit and portable breath tester. Both items were approved for donation. "we appreciate this equipment very much," said Herrington.
	castroville Police Department, texas As officer safety is the primary variable in evaluating donation requests, the Association gave the thumbs up for 10 sets of body armor to be awarded to the Castroville Police Department.
	como Police Department, mississippi Police Chief Cleve Gale equipment request was for flashlights, shotguns and camcorders. The department was awarded five flashlights, two Remington 870.12 gauge shotguns, and one Sony Camcorders from the USMPA
	La Crescent Police Department, Minnesota The USMPA donated $1,000 to Officer Ahlschlager and his colleagues towards the purchase of tasers.
	rushford Police Department, minnesota To try and help take up some of the financial slack, the USMPA donated $1,000 to the Rushford Police Department for the purchase of needed equipment.
	trinity Police Department, texas Trinity Police Department received a donation from the USMPA of three bullet-resistant vests and a digital portable breath tester.
	christian co. auxiliary Police Dept., KY The USMPA Board of Advisors voted to approve a donation of consisting of six sets of body armor, Kevlar-lined frisk gloves for every member of the department, and one portable breath tester.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	New Berlin Police Department, New York The USMPA approved the request for a protective vest, video camcorder and portable breath tester.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	peabody Police Department, Kansas The USMPA purchased and donated a camcorder and body armor to the Peabody Police Department.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	pendleton Police Department, s. carolina The USMPA Donated in total to the Pendleton Police department ten protective vests and three camcorders.
	chancellor-davis Police Depts., s. dakota USMPA Director, Steve Van Dyke (L) presented Chief Randel Arndt (R) with a Polaroid camera, Sony video camcorder and a pair of leg restraints.
	hurley Police Department, south dakota Executive Director Steve Van Dyke poses with Hurley Police Department Chief Brad Georgeson. "A protective vest is the most important officer safety item our Association can provide," Van Dyke said.
	Tea Police Department, south dakota Executive Director Steve Van Dyke personally delivered six protective vests, portable breath tester and a video camcorder to the Tea Police Department. Chief Dick Dubro (far left), Officer Ken Haugen and his son pose with Steve Van Dyke (far right).
	worthing Police Department, south dakota Executive Director Steve Van Dyke (right) poses with Chief Roger Knutson after delivering body armor and a 35 mm camera to the Worthing Police Department.
	brillion Police Department, wisconsin The Association donated two Sony v\video camcorders to Chief Kaphingst (pictured left) and his officers.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	CAddo Police Department, Arkansas The Association donated enough threat level IIA bullet-resistent vests to outfit Chief Latin and his department. In addition to the vests, the USMPA also set the department up with a Sony video camcorder.
	Caledonia Police Department, minnesota Realizing the need for increased officer safety, the USMPA Board of Directors approved a donation of two Mossberg Maverick 12-gauge shotguns.
	chilton Police Department, wisconsin The Association's Board of Advisors approved a donation of one Sony video camcorder along with two camera mounts. The board also donated funds toward the purchase of a new light bar for one of the Chilton patrol units.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	nowata Police Department, oklahoma The USMPA responded to Chief Boyles' request by donating nine flashlights and two Mossberg Maverick .12 gauge shotguns to the Nowata Police department.
	seagate Police Department, new york The Association's Board of Advisors approved a donation of five threat level IIA bullet-resistant vests to be given to Chief Abraham and his officers free of charge.
	Snyder Police Department, oklahoma The Association Board of Advisors approved a donation of one shotgun and two sets of body armor,
	friendship Police Department, arkansas Following the guidelines for consideration, the Friendship Police Department asked for assistance in obtaining some much needed gear to outfit their offices. Their appeal was granted. A video camera, two sets of body armor and a portable breath tester were shipped to Friendship.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	irene Police Department, south dakota The Association Board of Advisors approved the donation of body armor, a portable breath tester and a video camcorder.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	odessa college Police Department, texas The Association Board of Advisors approved the donation of a radar unit and portable breath tester.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	pleasant hill Police Department, ohio The Association Board of Advisors approved the donation of one video camcorder, a hand-held radar unit and one Remington .12 gauge shotgun.
	chelsa Police Department, oklahoma The Association Board of Advisors approved the donation of body armor, radar units and a video camcorder.
	anthony Police Department, kansas Although Chief Belvins was able to raise the funds to purchase the dog (K-9), he needed additional money for equipment to maintain the K-9 Unit as a whole. This is where the USMPA stepped in to help. The Anthony Police Department was approved to receive a light bar, siren and Motorola portable radio.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	austin Police Department, arkansas The Austin Police Department was awarded five sets of body armor and a .12 gauge shotgun.
	burkesville Police Department, kentucky The USMPA awarded the five-man Burkesville Police department portable breath testers and video cameras.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	estancia dept. of public safety, new mexico The USMPA awarded bullet-resistant vests and video camcorders.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	falkville Police Department, alabama The USMPA awarded a drug test kit and yellow directional light bars.
	mountain pine Police Department, arkansas The USMPA approved the purchase of five sets of body armor for use by the Mountain Pine Police Department.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	viborg Police Department, south dakota After reviewing the request, the USMPA Advisory Board paved the way for the small department to receive a bulletproof vest, a video camera mount and a portable breath tester.
	carnegie Police Department, oklahoma The USMPA awarded the Carnegi Police Department ten sets of body armor.
	Greenville Police Department, Kentucky Several agencies near the Greenville Police Department had been involved in some high risk arrests and shoot-outs. Police Chief Cecil Bard decided to do something about the fact that his officers did not have any bulletproof vests. So, he contacted the USMPA. “Thanks to Steve and the USMPA’s generous donation of bulletproof vests, a whole lot of people who needed vests now have them.” - Police Chief Cecil Bard
	Inman Police Department - Kansas Before contacting the USMPA, the Inman Police Department had four officers, but only two hand-held radios. “When the two without radios responded to a call, it would be by page, and then they would be entering the situation without being fully informed as to what they were walking into,” said Inman Officer Diane Riddle. Determining there was a need, the USMPA Advisory Committee awarded Inman the portable radios. Riddle said she “kept waiting for the catch, but it never came.”
	Shoshone Police Department - Idaho When Shoshone Police Chief Robert Quiroga spoke with his friends at the Gooding County Sheriff’s Department, they told him about an organization that had just sent them needed equipment at no cost and with no strings attached. Still skeptical, Quiroga called the USMPA himself. After the phone conversation, he was no longer in doubt. “It was just great,” he said. “They followed through with every detail and never once asked anything of us. I think that’s great. The free equipment enabled us to give our officers raises.”
	Plainview Police Department - Arkansas Police Chief Jim McCoy is the only officer in Plainview. On top of all the other challenges he faces as the city’s only officer, McCoy did not have a bulletproof vest before contacting the USMPA “After reading the magazine articles about various departments receiving assistance from the USMPA, I thought why not try and get a level 2 vest and a video camcorder,” the chief recalled. “All they can say is yes or no.” “Thanks to the USMPA, several small departments are receiving items that they desperately need but cannot afford. Some of these items could mean life or death for an officer.”
	City of Warsaw Police Department - Kentucky The USMPA sent the City of Warsaw two video cameras and two radar units. Police Chief Don Gould was especially grateful to the association. “The camcorders have come in very handy,” the chief said. “Not only have they helped us document accidents, but just a few weeks ago, we had to stop a D.U.I. and I videotaped the whole thing. We had stopped this same gut a few weeks earlier, and there was some fighting involved, so it was a real help to have it on tape. The tape doesn't’t lie. “The equipment didn't’t cost us a penny, just like Steve said.”
	Maxwell Police Department – New Mexico The Maxwell Police Department was newly created when Chief Jaime Cruz took the helm. Since working alone is the norm for Maxwell Police Officers, he fully realized that officer safety was an issue. He needed body armor, but the small community’s limited resources could not afford to equip the department with vests. As with the body armor, the departmental budget was too limited to purchase a video recorder. With no other means of getting the much-needed equipment, Cruz turned to the USMPA Today, the officers of the Maxwell P.D. are working with a greater margin of personal safety. All three of the full-time officers were equipped with threat level II-A body armor and crime and arrest scenes are now being recorded on the video camcorder.
	CITY OF LITTLE RIVER POLICE DEPT., - KANSAS BJ Smith was a Chief of Police who did not have a firearm. “I may not be a Rhodes Scholar, but I was quickly able to access that this man needed assistance immediately,” Steve Van Dyke surmised. “I had requested a few items from Steve, but he was quite concerned that I did not have a gun. I was borrowing firearms from a few different friends, and had a firearm in my possession most of the time,” Smith explained. The USMPA stepped in and solved the problem concerning the chief without a gun. The association Board of Directors purchased a Taurus 9mm for Chief Smith and his department of one. “We were glad to help,” said Van Dyke.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Pendleton Police Department – S. Carolina When the Pendleton Police Department needed body armor for four of its officers and no funding was available; the department turned to the United States Municipal Police Association for help. Being a member, Officer Jerry Ramos knew about the associations equipment donation program. He prepared an application and sent it to the USMPA. “We’re very appreciative of the help,” said Pendleton Chief Ken Arthur. “A lot of time small police departments just don’t have the money to buy the equipment they need. The USMPA has sure helped us out.”
	Sparta Police Department – Kentucky Sparta Police Chief Bill Ping is the perfect example of the type of department the USMPA tries to help. Chief Ping started the Sparta department as a one-man operation. It soon grew to become a three-person department. As the department grew, so did the need for equipment. Chief Ping requested and received items including a video camera, bulletproof vest and radar equipment. “I enjoyed dealing with the USMPA. I never knew there was anyone out there who would help like the USMPA does,” Ping said.
	Fort Cobb Police Department – Oklahoma When the United States Municipal Police Association received a request for assistance in obtaining body armor, a donation of two vests was quickly approved by the USMPA Advisory Committee. “This looks great,” Officer Steve Foust said when he received one of the two threat level II-A bulletproof vests. “I really appreciate it. Knowing I’ve got this vest to help protect me will mean a lot, especially working alone.”
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Smith Center Police Department – Kansas With only one officer on duty most of the time, Smith Center Police Chief Randy Nelson was looking for ways that his department could work safer and more efficiently. He wanted to equip his department with video cameras in each of the three patrol units. Having heard about the USMPA, he decided to see if what he had heard about the association was true. It was. The three video recorders are being used every day. “The cameras are working out just fine,’ according to Nelson. “They make our jobs easier, and they add to the officer’s level of safety. We sure appreciate everything the USMPA has done to help us out.”
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Madison Police Department – South Dakota Madison Chief Wayne Lemme wanted to outfit his department’s three patrol vehicles with video cameras. Documenting traffic stops and crime scenes would not only provide an added dimension of security for the officers, but would also aid in successfully prosecuting offenders as well. Funding the cameras on a limited budget, however, was a problem. Chief Lemme then Contacted the United States Municipal Police Association. Executive Director Steve Van Dyke reviewed the request and approved the donation for the video camcorders. “I can’t tell you how much we appreciate these cameras,” Lemme reported. “They’ve already proven helpful to the department.”
	Beattyville Police Department – Kentucky When Sgt. Steve Mays heard about the USMPA from a friend, he couldn't’t believe there was an organization that would give out equipment and ask for nothing in return. Sgt. Mays along with Beattyville Police Chief Harvey Pelfrey requested five vests, two video cameras and two radar units. “We’ve never, in the eight years since I’ve been here, had vests,” Mays explains. “Just because it’s a small community doesn't’t mean there’s not a lot of crime. The vests and the camcorders are a big plus for us.” “It’s amazing. I’ll admit I was skeptical at first,” Mays says, “but there’s no catch. Steve Van Dyke was great to work with and always kept me informed as to when my equipment would arrive. The USMPA has helped our department tremendously.”
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Cross City Police Department – Florida A Cross City Police Officer knew that his department could benefit from video camera technology to help them document their cases. Unfortunately, the department’s limited budget only went so far. The officer decided to approach the USMPA for assistance. “Even though our department is small in reference to manpower, the crimes and criminals we face are the same as in larger urban areas. The crack cocaine trade is big business, and along with the crack comes the associated property crimes and crimes against persons. We are also seeing some crystal meth and heroin,” the officer explained. The USMPA granted the agency’s request and provided car-mounted camcorders and mounting units that allow the cameras to be used in the car or removed to document crime scenes. “I just used one of the cameras to record a crime scene,” said Officer Michael Brannon.“They’re working just like we hoped they would.”
	Gallatin County Police Dept. - Kentucky In Chief of Police Jim Caldwell’s jurisdiction, crime ranges from barking dogs all the way up to murder. As a result of a limited budget and escalating crime, the USMPA was proud to help out Chief Caldwell with the presentation of a bulletproof vest, a video camcorder and a portable breath tester. Chief Caldwell wears his vest on a daily basis. “We have a lot of domestics here, and they can be the worst things. Most officers would rather go to anything than a domestic. They can be rough,” Caldwell pointed out. “The equipment sent by the USMPA has been a God send. The police department should be able to generate some revenue with the video camera and hopefully, take some drunk drivers off the road with the portable breath tester.”
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Osage City Police Department – Kansas Realizing that having a video camera available for officers would not only enhance their margin of safety but also help to document crime and arrest scenes, Osage Investigator E.L. Loquist contacted the United States Municipal Police Association for help. “The courts seem to believe an offender before believing the officer,” Loquist noted in making his initial request. Another benefit of a video recorder would be protecting officers unjustly accused of wrongdoing. The USMPA provided a video recorder with a detachable mount to the Osage City Police Department. “Thank you very much for your help. You and your work are greatly appreciated,” Loquist said.
NO PIC SUPPLIED	Wagon Mound Police Department – New Mexico Marshal Donald Casaus and his one deputy marshal make the entire staff of the Wagon Mound Police Department. Marshal Casaus recognized how important body armor could be, but the small community’s budget was never sufficient to purchase the vests. The Wagon Mound officers were forced to make do with old, outdated body armor. The Wagon Mound Police Department was approved to receive body armor, a camcorder and a radar unit to assist them in handling the challenging expanse of Interstate 25. “The equipment has been great for my department,” Casaus said. “With no money available, we would have had to just do without if we hadn’t found out about the association.”
	Geronimo Police Department – Oklahoma Geronimo Police Chief Bruce Ausley was looking to equip his six full-time and four part time officers with body armor, but like many small departments funding was a problem. Following a telephone inquiry with an official at the USMPA, Chief Ausley received an equipment donation form by fax. Ausley’s request for body armor was approved, and personally delivered when virtually the entire department – including the chief – attended a USMPA defensive tactics training course in Carnegie, Oklahoma. “These vests are certainly appreciated. Every one of our people got one, and we’re thankful for the help the USMPA has given us,” Ausley said.
	Moundridge Police Department – Kansas Chief of Police Brent C. Galle commands a department of three full-time officers, two part-time officers, and one reserve officer. Although the Moundridge Police Department emphasizes training for its officers, a reliable set of body armor is often an officer’s first line of defense in life-threatening situations. The body armor in use by the Moundridge Police Department was old and unreliable. However, budgetary constraints prevented Chief Galle from purchasing new vests for his officers. A total of five sets of body armor were requested, and that request was quickly approved. “Everybody likes the vests real well,” says Captain Frank Gent. “After a little time, they form up to you and are very comfortable.”