Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund

A big THANK YOU to McCownGordon Construction for sponsoring a first responder team for the June 12 pickleball tourney! First responders, if you haven't signed up to play yet, head to https://www.kc-crime.org/safe-pickleball-tourney and register at no cost! We'll even buy you lunch at Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City for participating. Proceeds from the tournament benefit SAFE, which supports the families of fallen first responders in the KC area.

Keep an eye on our social media accounts, as we continue to pit first responders against each other in the spirit of pickleball and fundraising. It's all in good fun, we promise. But seriously... who would win? Fire vs. Police? KS vs. MO? EMS vs. 'errbody... First responders, sign up to play for free! Tourney is June 12 in NKC. You get lunch AND bragging rights for playing well (unless you're the team from Olathe Police Department, then you just get lunch). https://www.kc-crime.org/safe-pickleball-tourney

Kansas City Missouri Fire Department (KCFD) Firefighter EMT Billy Birmingham had a Doctorate in Pastoral Theology and served many, including MAST/City of KCMO (1998) and KCFD beginning in 2010. Fire Chief Maize said "His passing represents a personal loss to all of us who cherished his friendship and professionalism."

THANK YOU to Greater KC Public Safety Credit Union for sponsoring the SAFE pickleball tournament! Want to sponsor or play in this year’s tourney? Find out more at https://kc-crime.org/events

Fort Osage Asst Fire Chief Harold Hollingsworth helped others, mentoring Boy Scouts and teaching wrestling skills to young athletes. His 25 yr career in fire service began in Lexington, MO and included 16 yrs of service in Fort Osage. Fort Osage Fire Protection District

We are MARCHing ahead and making a difference. You can help! Check out our March Newsletter . . . https://1l.ink/WWLZ4G7

10 years ago today. We will not forget. Robert Smith worked as a Medical Engineer at the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Department for about 20 years and was also a high-ranking, noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force. Friends and coworkers said He was the type of person who would do anything for anybody. He was always very outgoing and would seek opportunities to help people both at work and outside of work. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical

Terrance Crockett was employed by KCMO for 29 years, (Animal Control & Leeds Correctional) before becoming a fire dispatcher. In 2000, he fulfilled a lifelong dream and became a firefighter. He was remembered as a people person and was very spiritual. @KCMOFireDept

Preparations are underway for the 2nd annual SAFE pickleball tournament on 6/12 in North KC. First responders can sign up to play at NO COST, thanks to our corporate sponsors! Learn more at https://www.kc-crime.org/events Photo credit: Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City

Remember to set your clocks forward one hour TONIGHT for Daylight Savings!

Officer Morton served the Clinton PD as a reserve and full-time officer for 3 yrs. He returned to FT status after the line-of-duty death of Clinton Officer Gary Michael. Veteran-Army National Guard & honored by KC Royals for his military service. Clinton Missouri Police Department

Check out all the latest news from the Crime Commission and plan to join us in 2021 to power a safer, better Greater KC for everyone. https://bit.ly/3kqYiXj

Good things happening now AND on the horizon at the Crime Commission. Check out the January Newsletter and SAVE THE DATES for 2021 GunsNHoses, Annual Luncheon and other fun and special events: https://1l.ink/W8FMGDP

Remembering the man and his impact #KansasCityMetropolitanCrimeCommission #MLK

Check out the Crime Commission's October Newsletter and read about the fun and successful SAFE Pickleball event.

Pickleball fun today at Chicken N Pickle to raise funds for SAFE to support the families of our fallen first responders. You can help! Chicken N Pickle will give back 10% of all food and beverage purchases today between 11a and 1p. Come join the fun or order for pick up @Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City

Give Back Day to benefit SAFE! Enjoy great food and beverage THIS SATURDAY, Oct 17 between 11 am and 1 pm. Chicken N Pickle will donate 10% of all food & beverage purchases back to SAFE to support the families of our fallen first responders. Please share this and plan to join us at Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City on Saturday or grab your food-to-go! Check out their menu: https://chickennpickle.com/kc/menu/

Support the families of our fallen first responders. SAFE Pickleball event at Chicken N Pickle in North Kansas City on Sat, Oct 17th. Here's how to help: https://bit.ly/30Rf6yd

Here's the Crime Commission's September Newsletter . . .

View the replay of today's Crime Commission Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/community-of-one

We're excited to present the Crime Commission's Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon virtually next Friday, September 25th. You won't want to miss the conversation between Channel 9 News Anchor Lara Moritz and one of our SAFE family members. The virtual luncheon is free for all to attend. Click below and REGISTER NOW.

The Crime Commission Boards and employees join today with Americans across the nation in remembrance of the thousands who were killed and injured at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. We honor the incredible bravery of first responders and civilians on this 19th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy and our hearts are with their loved ones.

Check out the latest from the Crime Commission, including info about our SAFE Pickleball Tournament coming up on Saturday, October 17th!

The Crime Commission denounces the criminal actions taken by vandals at Police Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri during the evening hours of July 17th. The Crime Commission calls upon the city and county government leaders to support enforcement of our laws. Now more than ever, Kansas City needs every citizen to join our efforts to keep Kansas City safe. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Speak up. Remain anonymous. Receive cash rewards.

Stay up-to-date! Read about the positive impact our programs are having to power a safer, better Greater Kansas City community.

Bailus was an original SAFE Board Member and served from 2004 to present. He will be deeply missed.

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