DeKalb Police Alliance announces fund-raiser

The DeKalb Police Alliance will host its annual fund-raiser in February to help with insurance costs for law enforcement officers.

The Hearts for Heroes Ball will be held Feb. 11 at the Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center on Clairmont Road in Atlanta. The event features a dinner, dancing and live auction.

Funds raised go to underwrite a $100,000 life insurance policy to help families of fallen sworn officers in DeKalb county and city police departments, marshals and sheriff’s office.

More information: www.dekalbpolicealliance.org or 678-362-0392.

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