Folsom Police Motor Officers Association
46 Natoma St. Folsom, CA. 95630
Tax I.D. 74-3142902
www.fpdmotors.com
Between 140 and 160 law enforcement officers are killed in the line of duty annually protecting our homes and communities. These fallen heroes are honored each year at the National Peace Officer Memorial in Washington DC where their names are etched on a remembrance wall (ceremony held in May). Families and friends who have lost loved ones are invited to attend these ceremonies and are honored at various events during the week.
The Folsom Police Department Motor Unit serves as an honor guard representing the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Department. We attend law enforcement funerals and various ceremonies throughout the state. Our motor unit is distinguished as one of the best in the region and we have provided escort services to former Presidents Bush and Clinton during their visits to the Sacramento area.
On November 12, 2008, while working as a motor officer for the contract city of Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County Deputy Sherriff Larry Canfield lost his life after being involved in a traffic collision while pursuing a traffic violator. Deputy Canfield was a dear friend of the Folsom Police Department's Motor Unit. Deputy Canfield would often team up with FPD Officer Don Koupal during team riding events in regional motor competitions. The Canfield-Koupal team would often place in the top three of the events.
Folsom Police Motor Unit lost a very dear friend in the tragic vehicle accident in Rancho Cordova. Chief of Police Sam Spiegel has given us his approval to go to Washington DC to represent the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Department. We will assist in the honor of escorting Deputy Canfield's wife and children and the family members of other officers throughout this great nation who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty as they attend memorial services and support workshops. We are very humbled and honored to provide escort services and feel it is our way to serve those fallen officers and their families
We are proud to represent the citizens of Folsom at National Police Week. Unfortunately due to the present economic downturn no city funding is available. The members of the Folsom Police Motor Unit will be responsible for raising the monies needed to attend the event. We are soliciting donations from friends, family and various businesses throughout our community to support our efforts to get us and our equipment to Washington DC. The estimated cost for lodging and transportation for the personnel and equipment to and from Washington DC is $25,000.
Your donation towards our efforts is greatly
appreciated.
Please make donations payable to Folsom Police Motor Officers Association
(FPMOA).
Sincerely,
The Folsom Police Department Motor Officer's
Association
fpdmotors@yahoo.com