re: GoFundMe for Matthew Gerald, Brad Garafola, Nick Tullier and Montrell Jackson

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Is there a general collection fund for all of those lost or injured? Possibly a joint effort between the police and sherrif department?

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I would like to know the same thing. Dallas has a great organization called Assist the Officer (atodallas.org.) that was founded by police officers and administered by police officers. 100% of the donated money goes to the relatives of deceased officers and to injured officers. It also covers law enforcement officers for counties that border Dallas County. This organization is supported by many of Dallas leading business such as Southwest Airlines, the Dallas Stars and many others.

Some of the deceased families received a check from the ATO for $100,000 within a day or two of their death. It took a few days longer for a couple of families because the ATO wants to be sure the check is delivered to the appropriate person or persons.

If there is a similar organization in Baton Rouge or Louisiana I too would like to know about them.

Edit to add: I see that LSURussian just posted some information. I will be watching for the details. Thanks for posting.