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Community pledges funds after trustees hear some Dolton officers lack up-to-date body armor
Summary
At a Dolton village meeting, speakers said roughly 20 officers need replacement body armor that expires every five years; Abundant Living Christian Center pledged at least $3,500 and community and chaplain’s representatives said they will work with police leadership on block-club outreach.
Speakers at a Dolton Village Board meeting said about 20 police officers need replacement body armor and community members pledged money to help pay for new vests.
“It was brought to my attention, by Deacon Stan, that we have some police officers on the street who don't have body armor,” a commenter told the meeting. “The body armor expires every 5 years.”
The comment drew an immediate donation offer from people identified in the meeting as representing the local business and church community. “Abundant Living is prepared…
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