Christopher Dewitt Awarded the Buddy Christian Life Saving Award
On January 11, 2014, Melissa Christian presented Officer Christopher Dewitt with the Buddy Christian Life Saving Award for using a Buddy Kit to help save a life. On January 5, 2014, Athens-Clarke County Police Officers responded to a stabbing that had just occurred at...Athens-Clarke County Police Department Deploying 200 Buddy Kits
On November 1, 2013, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department purchased 200 Buddy Kits. Today, the Department began training its officers to provide Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS). Melissa Christian and her children, Callie and Wyatt, were on-hand to...Cops for a Cure Donates $4,000 to Loran Smith Cancer Support Center
On December 4, 2013, Melissa Christian (Buddy Christian Foundation CEO), David Griffeth (Buddy Christian Foundation CFO and Athens-Clarke County Police Department Crime Analyst), and Sgt. Richard McDougald (Athens-Clarke County Police Department Traffic Sergeant)...2013 Buddy Christian Memorial 5K Run/Walk
The Buddy Christian Foundation will host the 2013 Buddy Christian Memorial Run/Walk on October 5th at the Classic Center. This run/walk will help raise money for the Buddy Christian Foundation which works to prevent line of duty deaths and assists the surviving family...Lieutenant William “Bill” Morgan
It is with great sadness that we share the following press release from our local Clarke County Sheriff’s Office announcing the passing of Lt. Bill Morgan. Please keep Lt. Morgan’s family and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers. On August 8, 2013, Lt. Morgan, while...Donate Online