A 5K race this weekend in Tucker will benefit the DeKalb Police Alliance.

The “Beat The Badge” race is open to runner and walkers and is a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. It starts at 9 a.m. Saturday 9/15 in front of the county’s police headquarters, 1960 W. Exchange Place, Tucker.

Registration is $25 and can be done on race day or online at www.dekalbpolice5k.org.

The police alliance provides life insurance for all full-time sworn DeKalb officers as well as support for the families who have lost someone in the line of duty.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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