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Protect the Star initiative presents body‑armor vests to Dolton police, honors local businesses
Summary
Trustee Stan Brown and Pastor William Mace Fleischman announced about 20 donated body‑armor vests for the Dolton Police Department and presented 'Protect the Star' awards to local businesses that contributed.
Trustee Stan Brown introduced a community donation effort called 'Protect the Star' and yielded the floor to Pastor William Mace Fleischman, who described community fundraising that supplied roughly 20 body‑armor vests for the Dolton Police Department.
Pastor Fleischman said businesses, residents and board contributions made the donation possible and presented plaques recognizing Luxe Inn and Suites, Citgo Mini Mart and Saint Patrick's Steakhouse for their support. Fleischman described the effort as ongoing and said future needs could include bicycles and other equipment for the department and community programs.
Trustees and the mayor applauded the effort and thanked participating businesses and volunteers. The presentation was framed as community partnership rather than a formal board expenditure; no vote or budget appropriation for equipment was taken at the meeting.
