The Kirksville Police Department would like to let residents know it is not connected to nor a beneficiary of a donation mailer that has been sent to people in town.
The Kirksville Police Department was recently contacted by a citizen that received a donation request from a “police” organization from Virginia. The mailer made multiple mentions of “supporting your Kirksville area police.” It also mentioned movements to “defund and defame the police” and encouraged supporting “local area police” through a donation to their organization.
The Kirksville Police Department would like to ensure that citizens know we have no affiliation with organizations that solicit monetary support for “local police.” The Kirksville Police Department is proud to be supported by the citizens of our community, both in spirit and in funding. As with any other organization soliciting your support, the Kirksville Police Department encourages citizens to research where the money goes. If you cannot locate any information, contact your local law enforcement and ask questions. Your initial instinct is usually right.