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Hundreds Rally for Motorcycle Ride Honoring Fallen Toledo Officers
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28 Jun 2021
Community members in Todelo, Ohio, gathered Sunday to raise money for the family of fallen Officer Brandon Stalker.
The group also honored Toledo Police Department (TPD) Officer Anthony Dia during a motorcycle ride, according to NBC 24.
“Dia and Stalker graduated in the same police class and were killed in the line of duty just six months apart,” the outlet said.
Hundreds and hundreds of motorcyclists rode from fallen TPD Officer Brandon Stalker s grave at Toledo Memorial Park to the Home Depot where Officer Anthony Dia was killed. It s the first of many events honoring the two officers this summer. @NBC24WNWOhttps://t.co/ILWVE6xLzl
Officer Anthony Dia Foundation raising funds for new protective equipment for TPD officers
Toledo Police Chief George Kral is making a push to provide ballistic shields for his officers following the death of Officer Brandon Stalker. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 8:05 PM EST January 28, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Toledo Police Chief George Kral is making a push to provide ballistic shields for his officers following the death of TPD officer Brandon Stalker last week.
The effort has got the backing of the father of another officer who was killed in the line of duty last year.
No matter what the price tag is, Tony Dia, officer Anthony Dia s father, believes TPD officers need access to some type of ballistic equipment, whether it be helmets or shields.
Retired police officer gets new roof with help from foundation
The foundation stepped up to help former police officer William Coder, who became disabled following a line of duty accident. Author: WTOL Newsroom Updated: 10:50 PM EST December 11, 2020
TOLEDO, Ohio In less than day, a retired Toledo police officer has a new roof and a clean yard thanks to the generosity of members of the community.
Former Toledo police officer William Coder, who became disabled after a line-of-duty accident over 45 years ago, needed a new roof for his east Toledo home. Unfortunately, he didn t have enough money to pay for it.