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Foundation Donates First Aid Equipment to the Sheriff's Office

October 19 2022

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recently received a donation of individual first aid kits (IFAK), thanks to the generosity of a local foundation.

The newly-formed Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation provided 46 first aid kits totaling $9,300 to enable 100% of uniformed patrol deputies to have the necessary kits, which contain basic medical materials designed to provide deputies with critical point-of-wounding medical equipment for treating penetrating, blast, and other traumatic injuries sustained in the line of duty. These kits add to a recent $24,198.89 IFAK grant awarded to the Sheriff’s Office by the Office of the Texas Governor to supply 119 IFAKs under the state Justice Assistance Grant program. The two grants will equip all of deputies with the Sheriff’s Office who patrol Fort Bend County communities.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation donated 46 individual first aid kits to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. The kits contain essential life-saving materials, including tourniquets, chest seals, and combat gauze used for bleeding control and major wounds.

The Sheriff’s Foundation also assisted in the funding of branded marketing materials to help the Sheriff’s Office hire additional deputies and civilian personnel. These include key fobs, note pads, card holders, cellular phone stands, pens, lanyards, and other materials that are given to prospective candidates during recruiting events.

“We thank the Sheriff’s Foundation for donating much-needed life-saving technology necessary to support our patrol deputies on the streets,” said Sheriff Eric Fagan. “We’re equally grateful to receive the necessary funds to attract, recruit, and retain top-talent applicants who want to serve and protect our citizens.”

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation provided funds to support the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s recruiting efforts. The funds were used to purchase branded marketing collateral to attract and retain additional deputies, dispatchers, and detention officers. Pictured are Patrol Major James Burger, Sheriff Eric Fagan, Foundation Board President Dave Moss, and Recruiting Deputy Frank Davis.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation was established in 2021 with the intent to serve as an organization dedicated to providing community support and supplemental funding for safety equipment and training for the deputies at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. It relies upon donations from individuals and corporations to fulfill the mission to raise funds for the Sheriff’s Office.

“The brave men and women of the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office work every day to protect us and our way of life,” said Foundation Board President Dave Moss. “It is their duty and their calling. Our duty is to do everything in our power to make their job easier and safer.”

About the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was founded in 1837 and is the largest law enforcement agency in Fort Bend County—the most diverse county in Texas. The FBCSO has over 800 employees, including 565 sworn peace officers and 25 reserve deputies dedicated to protecting and serving nearly 900,000 Fort Bend County residents. Among the 10 fastest-growing counties in the nation, Fort Bend covers 885 square miles and includes 21 unincorporated communities.

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