Wednesday, October 16, 2024
“Do you want fries with that?” It’s not a question you typically expect from a police officer when they’re standing in front of you, but at Burgers and Badges, it’s a likely scenario. Members of the community can show their support for City of Granbury Police Department Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Grump’s Pavilion for this popular event.
The annual event, hosted by Grump’s since 2004 and formerly known as “Tip-a-Cop,” provides an opportunity for Granbury’s finest to serve and protect in a whole different way.
The outdoor pavilion will have activities for both kids and adults, including the experience of getting to interact with the police department in a fun, casual way that isn’t often possible when law enforcement is on duty.
Patrons can order a hamburger or cheeseburger, home-fried chips with ranch, and iced tea for $12 a person that will be delivered to their table by a smiling GPD officer.
A portion of the profits and all donations and tips will go to the Granbury Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides the police department with extra support during community events and extra funding for equipment, events and benevolence for PD staff.
James Ambrose, fundraising chair for the CPAA, shared some of the reasons its efforts are so important. “Every dollar we bring in through donations, raffles and events like Burgers and Badges lets us help increase the officers’ health, their safety, and it makes them feel more appreciated.
“That kind of support means a lot, and it lets our officers know how much we value them and their families. That all comes back around to benefit the whole community. One of our main goals in fundraising this year is to pay for a second K-9 officer for the GPD, including training and outfitting the vehicle needed for that K-9.”
Parking is available off Cleveland Road, as well as off Plaza East, with signs directing guests to the entrance.
