COVID Uplifting

Starbucks is Giving Police, Other Frontline COVID Responders Free Coffee Throughout December

“It has been an extraordinarily difficult year, especially for the front-line responders who are serving our communities,” said Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks vice president of global social impact. “We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee.”

All Traffic Solutions Debuts Program to Donate Message Signs to Law Enforcement Agencies During the Pandemic

Under the program, smaller police departments that do not qualify for grant funding can apply to ATS for a chance to receive either a free radar or message sign. Two radar message signs will be donated each month for the next 12 months to support the growing challenges facing local police departments.

NJ Teen Records Bagpipe "Thank You" to Police, Other COVID-19 Responders

"I'd like to thank the doctors, nurses, police, and essential workers who put themselves at risk selflessly each day," she says in the video.

Marissa Bagpiper

Ford Develops Process to Heat and Decontaminate Its Patrol SUVs

Using the Police Interceptor Utility’s own powertrain and climate control systems, this software solution enables vehicles to elevate passenger compartment temperatures beyond 133 degrees Fahrenheit.

The heating process can be used by law enforcement regularly to help sanitize vehicles when officers are not inside. (Photo: Ford)

Ford and 3M Now Shipping Respirators to Health Care Workers; Sending 500K Medical Gowns to New Jersey

Since late March, Ford has been working with 3M to create urgently needed powered air-purifying respirators, using design guidance from 3M and off-the-shelf parts, like vehicle ventilator fans and power tool batteries.

Approximately 90 paid UAW volunteers have assembled more than 10,000 PAPRs at Ford’s Vreeland facility near Flat Rock, Mich., with the ability to make 100,000 or more. (Photo: Ford)

Lenco Armored Vehicles to Donate Nearly $300K Worth of PPE to First Responders

Altogether, the donations add up to nearly $300,000 of PPE, including sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and spray, respirators, masks, eyewear, gloves, protective clothing, and power air respirator supplies. Total pieces of equipment donated by Lenco are well over 35,000.

Lenco delivers personal protective equipment to the Pittsfield (MA) Police Department. (Photo: Pittsfield PD)

5.11 Salutes Police and Other Pandemic Heroes, Offers 20% Discount on Products

Law enforcement product and apparel company 5.11 Tactical has released a video thank you to first responders and other frontline workers still performing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mets Pitcher Records Video Message for NJ Officer Hospitalized by COVID-19

“Hey Officer Rob, this is Steven Matz, the New York Mets,” the New York native, who has been a Met since 2015, says in the video. “I just want to reach out and let you know that we’re thinking about you and also your family and the Glen Ridge (Police) Department.”

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz recorded a message of encouragement for Glen Ridge, NJ, Police Officer Charles “Rob” Roberts. He also invited Roberts and fellow officers to a future game. (Photo: Facebook)

Michigan Officer Reads Children's Book to Kids on Facebook from Squad Car

An officer with the Norton Shores (MI) Police Department is trying to keep connected with the kids in his jurisdiction despite the need for social distancing.

An officer with the Norton Shores (MI) Police Department is trying to keep connected with the kids in his jurisdiction despite the need for social distancing.

Ohio Officer Delivering Meals to Needy Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Officer Jim Carbone of the North Olmsted (OH) Police Department partnered with "Meals on Wheels" to deliver lunch and dinner five days a week to at-risk populations during the health crisis.

Officer Jim Carbone of the North Olmsted (OH) Police Department partnered with 'Meals on Wheels' to deliver lunch and dinner five days a week to at-risk populations during the health crisis. (Photo: ABC5 Screen Shot)

Oregon Officer Posts Piano Performances to Facebook During COVID-19 Outbreak

An officer with the Hillsboro (OR) Police Department has taken to posting videos of his piano playing to Facebook in what he calls the "Quarantine Cover Challenge."

Sgt. Eric Bunday posts a performance to his personal Facebook page almost every day.

Charlotte First Responders Honor Local Hospital Staffs

First responders from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, the Charlotte Fire Department, and Mecklenburg EMS sounded their sirens, flashed their lights and waved Thursday as they drove by doctors, nurses and other hospital staffers.

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