Actor and one-time Phoenix resident David Spade has donated $100,000 to the Phoenix Police Department. The department will use the much needed funds to buy high-powered rifles to defend the city from the growing influence of Mexican drug cartels.
Through his publicist, Spade explained that "these guys need to be able to do their jobs, and I am just happy I could help."
Spade says he got the idea for the donation after seeing a story on FOX News. Phoenix police say Spade called asking to donate to their rifle program after he saw that officers, outgunned and desperate for more firepower, wanted to buy their own semi-automatic rifles.
“Mr. Spade has stepped forward and has given a gift to our officers of increased safety," said Police Chief Jack Harris. "I am thrilled that we were able to accept that money that will hopefully bring us to 300 rifles on the street.”
Phoenix Police Sgt. Alan Hill says 50 AR-15 rifles to be purchased with the donation will be given to patrol officers.
Spade, 44, grew up in the Phoenix area and graduated from Arizona State University. The "Rules of Engagement" star has helped out cops before, donating $25,000 to the family of a fallen Phoenix police officer last year.
Story Link: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,471244,00.html
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Re: David Spade Buys High-Powered Rifles for Local Police Depart
Good on him.
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x 2!smokn38 wrote:Good on him.
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Re: David Spade Buys High-Powered Rifles for Local Police Depart
I didnt like him before but I have a lot more respect for him now
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Same here.
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Re: David Spade Buys High-Powered Rifles for Local Police Depart
That's $2000 a rifle. I know they could have gotten better le pricing and better use of the guys money. I also take exception to the "high powered rifles" thing.
Expect more of this as the media tries to convince everyone that only the government and cops need "high powered" AR's.
Other then that, good on David Spade. :)
Expect more of this as the media tries to convince everyone that only the government and cops need "high powered" AR's.
Other then that, good on David Spade. :)
Re: David Spade Buys High-Powered Rifles for Local Police Depart
Good for him. Joe Dirt makes good. Listen, anyone that donates money these days, especially celebs, to help out the local PD, is alright in my book.
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What a Stand Up guy!!!
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Re: David Spade Buys High-Powered Rifles for Local Police Depart
with the economy the way it is, glad that he stepped up and used some of his "hard earned money " to help them out