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Get Behind The Badge

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Tribute to Whitehall Police Officer Terry McDowell, who was killed in the line of duty on August 24, 2001. Get Behind the Badge was started in his memory.


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Since establishment in 2001 Get Behind The Badge has provided emotional and financial assistance to the families of first responders, both law enforcement and fire, killed in the line of duty. Our Charter also allowed us to provide financial assistance for those first responder families who have suffered financial hardship due to death, injury or illness.

Donate to assist us in our mission or go to Donate menu.

Request Assistance if you or another first responder family needs our assistance or go to the Request Assistance menu.

Upcoming Events

August 1, 2023 Registration opens Terry McDowell Memorial Poker Run

August 19, 2023 Terry McDowell Memorial Poker Run

November 1, 2023 Applications open for 2024 Scholarship Program

february 15, 2024 Scholarship Application Due Date

March 15, 2024 Registration opens 2024 Golf outing

April 15, 2024 Scholarship Winners Chosen

June 7, 2024 2024 Golf Outing

Scholarship Program

 NEW!!!!!

Get Behind The Badge is reaching out to graduating seniors with a scholarship program. For details on the scholarship program or to make a donation to it click here.

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Click the link under the donate tab for more information!