Harbor Police Department Receives Grant from San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation

Monday, 20 July 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6281

The San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation, a non-profit corporation that provides financial support to county-wide law enforcement agencies, has awarded the Harbor Police Department a grant to buy special equipment.

The award is for $3,780.  The money will go toward the purchase of hands-free light-emitting diode (LED) flashlights.  LED flashlights use less energy and generally last longer than flashlights with traditional bulbs. The flashlights clip onto an officer’s clothing, allowing them to have both hands free while conducting traffic stops and enforcement operations.

Over the past five years, the Harbor Police have been awarded more than $12,000 in grants from the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation. Past grants have been used to purchase automatic external defibrillators, which are devices that automatically diagnose potential cardiac risks. Other equipment purchased included portable emergency rescue tools, diver’s life rafts and emergency breathing devices.

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