Run benefits DeKalb Police Alliance

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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