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About us

 Our Mission:

An organization that raises funds for Denton County law enforcement officers and their families when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty.

Our Vision:

To encourage and provide emotional and financial support for law enforcement officers and their families in times of crisis and throughout their careers. 

 

Our Values:

Dedication and commitment

Honesty, integrity and accountability

High standards and hard work

 

Our Goals:

To honor all commitments

To collaborate effectively and work as a team

To distribute donations appropriately

To build bridges between the community and law enforcement

 

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How it all started...

After the shootings in Dallas on July 7, 2016, several women with close ties to the law enforcement community felt compelled to do something to help the victims. By July 10th, over 25 women had gathered and Backing The Blue - Denton was born!  Within the week a committee created a private Facebook group with over 150 members, designed our logo, solicited donations from local businesses and recruited volunteers. 

Just two short weeks later, Backing The Blue - Denton hosted a car wash and sold over 400 T-shirts to raise money for the victims of the Dallas, DART, and El Centro PDs.  Over 50 volunteers assisted to make this event an amazing success!  The support and generosity of our local community was overwhelming.  We raised thousands to donate to the victims and their families. We truly thank everyone who contributed physically and financially.  We could not have done it without you!

Since then...

Since July 2016, Backing The Blue – Denton hosted or participated in the following events to promote community support or raise money for injured and fallen officers and their families. As a result, we’ve donated thousands of dollars to over 20 law enforcement officers & families!

 

Backing The Blue – Denton Car Wash July 2016

Vintage Variety Market September 2016

City of Allen Community Garage Sale September 2016

Family Portrait Fundraiser October 2016

Spokes for Hope Back The Blue Motorcycle Rodeo October 2016

PRMI Trunk or Treat October 2016

Backing The Blue – Denton Family Fun Night November 2016

Holiday Open House December 2016

Detective Walker Fundraiser Lowe’s Denton January 2017

Detective Walker Fundraiser Harley Davidson January 2017

Thirty-One Online Party March 2017

Bone Daddy’s Fundraiser March 2017

Vintage Variety Market April 2017

Free Summer Kickoff Party June 2017

Asbury Church 4th of July Celebration Concert July 2017 

Denton’s 4th of July Jubilee Parade July 2017 

Backing The Blue – Denton 2nd Annual Car Wash July 2017

Climb for a Calling September 2017 

Paloma Creek National Night Out September 2017 

Savannah National Night Out September 2017 

Fallen Officers Bike Race & 5K October 2017 

PRMI 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat October 2017 

Backing The Blue – Denton Holiday Vendor Fair November 2017 

LEO Spouses Workshop January 2018

Dallas Defenders Football Game April 2018

DPOA BBQ April 2018

Friends of the Badge Law Enforcement Luncheon April 2018

DPOA BBQ Fundraiser June 2018

Backing The Blue - Denton Car Wash July 2018

BBQ with the Blue September 2018

We have also:

  • donated merchandise to other organizations to raise money for our men and women in Blue

  • made contributions to organizations such as "The Texas Police Chiefs Association's Fallen Officer Fund"  and "Assist The Officer" 

  • hosted various online promotions selling our BTBD merchandise

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