ATOF News

Feb 4, 2025

Episode 108 Dallas Police Deputy Chief Samuel Sarmiento #7100 and Lieutenant Saul Sarmiento #7293: A Police Family Tree

This episode will feature twin brothers that have dedicated their lives to the city of Dallas and to the police profession. However, their family name started here in Dallas in…

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Sep 26, 2024

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia: Taking off the badge.

“You were worth All the sacrifices…..” This is a special message from Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia as he is retiring, after nearly 33 years, from the law enforcement profession. It…

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Sep 10, 2024

North Texas Giving Day 09/19/24

North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ largest community investment initiative. 100% of each donation goes to nonprofits in more than 25 cause areas across 20 North Texas…

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Aug 31, 2024

Officer Darron Burks Memorial Band Fundraiser

Assist the Officer Foundation will be selling these memorial bands in honor of Dallas Police Officer Darron Burks #12543, who was killed in the line of duty on August 29,…

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Jul 12, 2024

ATO welcomes its newest Vice Chairman

We are thrilled to announce that Joe Meno has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of the Assist the Officer Foundation! Joe brings a wealth of experience to this…

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May 23, 2024

Visit our Shopify Store

Discover the Assist the Officer Foundation Gear Store! Every purchase supports our mission to aid first responders. Explore our store and make a difference today: https://dpas-assist-the-officer-foundation.myshopify.com/collections/all

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Apr 11, 2024

Assist the Officer Foundation’s “Bridging the Divide” podcast helps mental health, preserves Dallas police history

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/assist-the-officer-foundations-bridging-the-divide-podcast-helps-mental-health-preserves-dallas-police-history/

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Apr 5, 2024

Shoutout to Let’s Roam and Adventures from Scratch

The Assist The Officer Foundation gives a huge shoutout to ‘Let’s Roam’ virtual scavenger hunts and ‘Adventures from Scratch’ for their support of our foundation. They have donated two Dallas…

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