Elizabethtown Police Foundation

03/19/2026

Today, we pause to honor the life and sacrifice of Staff Sgt. Benjamin “Ben” Noah Pennington, a true American hero and a valued member of our community.

Staff Sgt. Pennington gave his life in service to our country during Operation Epic Fury. His courage, commitment, and willingness to stand in harm’s way on behalf of others represent the very best of what it means to serve.

As a foundation that supports and stands beside first responders, we recognize that the call to serve often comes with great sacrifice. Today, we are reminded of the cost of that service and the strength of those who answer that call without hesitation.

We extend our deepest condolences to Ben’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. We also stand with our military brothers and sisters who continue to serve in his honor.

May we never forget his sacrifice, and may we continue to live in a way that honors the freedom he helped protect.

Rest easy, Staff Sgt. Pennington. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

11/25/2025

Many thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Shah for their generous donation to our Police Foundation! The Shahs are longtime members of EPD’s Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and steadfast supporters of our department and community.

09/12/2025

We extend our sincere thanks to our friends at Cecilian Bank for their generous donation to the Police Foundation! This contribution will help make our annual EPD Family Night possible. Support from community partners like Cecilian Bank allows us to give back to the men and women who serve, and we are truly grateful for their continued commitment!

07/01/2025

Huge thanks to Give270 and Clarks Jewelers for their incredible support! Clarks donated first responder watches for a raffle benefiting our police foundation, and Give270’s raffle raised $1500! An anonymous donor won the watches and gifted them to Lt. Madison Kuklinski and Sgt. Andrea Haire. 🚔💙 We’re so grateful for our community’s generosity, which helps us support our amazing police department!

06/10/2025

06/05/2025

On watch raffle to support the Elizabethtown Police Foundation!

Enter Give 270’s On Watch Raffle for a chance to WIN a Citizen Thin Blue Line or Thin Red Line watch – one for YOU and one for a First Responder you want to honor! Three winners will be chosen!
Get your $10 ticket by Tuesday, June 18 at 7 PM ET
Winners announced at 8 PM ET

Visit https://give270.org/raffle/on-watch-raffle-honoring-police-fire-benefiting-elizabethtown-police-foundation/ to purchase your tickets TODAY!

All proceeds support the Elizabethtown Police Foundation. Prizes donated by Clark Jewelers!

09/26/2024

We’d like to thank some wonderful sponsors who contributed to our annual Elizabethtown Police Family Fun Night! Many thanks to Elizabethtown Florist Canton Cooperage Company, Bouch's Premium Ci**rs, Accessories, & More, and Heaven Hill Distillery for their participation in our event for the men and women who serve in our police department and their families!

10/12/2023

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Schaffrick Charitable Foundation for their very generous donation to the Elizabethtown Police Foundation! Year after year, they have shown unwavering support for our Police Department and Community at large!

The Elizabethtown Police Foundation was established by business and civic leaders in our community as an independent, non-profit organization to promote excellence in the Elizabethtown Police Department (EPD) and improve and enhance public safety in the City of Elizabethtown.

The Foundation supports programs designed to help the EPD keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, strategies and training. It provides support to officers and their families when they are taxed with extraordinary needs resulting from the officer’s service to their community. The Foundation also provides resources that are not readily available through other means.
The Foundation encourages and supports EPD programs and staff in three main areas:
•Projects, research studies, and equipment to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of police activities.
•Education, training and skill development to strengthen the partnership between the police and the public.
•Support to families and officers in crisis.
EPD is grateful for this wonderful organization and the many individuals, groups, and businesses who work to make the Elizabethtown Police Foundation possible!

09/07/2023

Many thanks to our longtime friends and supporters at Cecilian Bank for their generous donation to the Elizabethtown Police Foundation. Their donation will go to a foundation sponsored annual social event for our police department and their families. This is the kind of community support that helps keep our police department and city strong!

12/21/2022

Time is running short to support the Give270 12 Bourbons of Christmas and the Elizabethtown Police Foundation. Take full advantage of their biggest bourbon prize yet!

Purchase your tickets here: https://give270.org/product/12-bourbons-of-christmas/

Here's what's available behind the lockers (in no particular order). You can choose to play for what's behind the locker doors OR if your name is drawn you can pass and play for a chance to win the Grand Prize (max of 12 names will be entered). And the Grand Prize is GRAND - 6 bottle set of Pappy and 5 bottle Buffalo Trace Antique Collection! Tickets at give270.org.

12/19/2022

Elizabethtown Police Foundation is grateful to Give270 to be a benefactor of the 12 Bourbons of Christmas Raffle!

Purchase your tickets TODAY for Wednesday's drawing. A fun and easy way to support the foundation and stuff your stocking with some much sought-after bourbon prizes.

Purchase tickets here: https://give270.org/product/12-bourbons-of-christmas/

Our LIVE drawing is this Wednesday at 8 PM (ET)! Don't miss out! Get your tickets at give270.org.

10/26/2022

We would like to express our gratitude to the Schaffrick family for yet another generous donation to our Foundation! Their $20,000 contribution will go in part towards the purchase of a state of the art drivers training simulator to aid in regular training for EPD units in one of the most crucial and dangerous elements of their work and service to the city, and will be the first of its kind in the region! Our Foundation only exists because of the generosity and support of the individuals and businesses in our community, and we are humbled and grateful!