The Charlottesville Police Department Foundation is a non-profit independent organization of citizens formed to support the Charlottesville Police Department by providing resources for innovative programs to improve public safety that are beyond the reasonable reach of the City's budget, by recognizing outstanding performance, and by increasing public awareness of the Department's efforts.

The Foundation:

• acts as a tax-exempt recipient of charitable donations for the benefit of the City of Charlottesville Police Department;
• provides resources to the Department, including seed money, equipment and in-kind services, to encourage the development of innovative programs and projects;
• recognizes Department members and citizens of the City of Charlottesville by rewarding and promoting outstanding performance throughout the Department and community;
• provides assistance and support to those serving as police officers in the City of Charlottesville by increasing the public awareness of the Department’s efforts; and,
• pursues independent research, the goal of which is to assist and improve the Department.

The CDPF was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in July of 2004.

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