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Bethany Beach Police promote two officers and launch No‑Shave November fundraiser for local cancer charity
Summary
Chief Patrick Foley promoted PFC Graden Meredith and Sergeant Joshua Fulton and announced a department fundraising plan (officer donations plus public contributions) for Justin's Beach House. The department plans a social‑media campaign and a public check presentation in January.
Chief Patrick Foley and the mayor recognized two officers and promoted PFC Graden Meredith and Sergeant Joshua Fulton, citing their seasonal‑to‑full‑time service, community engagement and roles in recruitment and diversion efforts. Foley described Meredith as "one of those officers who works hard, never complains, and never seeks recognition" and said Fulton has served for more than 11 years, including as a firearms and instructor and as the police diversion program facilitator.
Chief Foley proposed a No‑Shave/Movember‑style fundraising drive in which participating officers would donate $100 from their own pockets and solicit public donations via social media. Foley said 12 officers indicated they would participate, representing a minimum of $2,400 from officers alone, and that online public donations would be accepted through a link posted on the department's Facebook and Instagram pages.
Foley said the department plans to present a check to Justin's Beach House — a local organization that provides free vacations to cancer patients — and encouraged public participation through the posted link. Council members suggested a public shaving or haircut event and asked the charity board to attend the January check presentation.
