DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Because of the
personal attack on me, Sgt. Demetrick
Pennie, and the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation and
Texas Fallen Officer Foundation, as written by
Naomi Martin of The
Dallas Morning News, which bares several racial undertones
referencing to my upbringing in the ghettos of Houston, Texas and my political views as a
Conservative Republican, I felt that it was to necessary to release
the following statement:
"The Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation and the Texas Fallen
Officer Foundation are two independent 501 (c) 3 organizations –
both designed with a central mission of supporting the families of
'fallen' officers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region
and throughout the State of Texas, respectively. Both foundations
are controlled by their own independent governing Boards, which
embrace the central focus of providing immediate support to the
families of 'fallen' officers in the initial aftermath of a
tragedy and providing continued support in the form of: social
gatherings, financial assistance, comfort and advocacy long after
other forms of support have ended elsewhere.
"Over the years, I have garnered the trust of police families
across the nation based on my supportive efforts. As a
nationally-recognized law enforcement advocate, I have always
represented the 'best' interest of fallen officers and their
families in every decision made. Unfortunately, The Dallas Morning
News story has distorted my efforts, as well as the organizations'
mission, focus and objectives for the purposes of attacking my
character, integrity and background. The Dallas Morning News story
was saturated with half-truths and misrepresentations about the
Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation and Texas Fallen Officer
Foundations, which to this end will only serve to hinder and
detract from the foundation's abilities to acquire future donations
in an effort to provide support and resources to police families
and survivors.
"For the full story behind the motivation for the left leaning
Dallas Morning News' defamatory political hit piece to harm me and
our foundation, go to www.sgtpennie.com."
For any media commentary or interviews about this issue,
contact: Sgt. Demetrick Pennie,
214-733-7897; info@sgtpennie.com.
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SOURCE Sgt. Demetrick Pennie