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The Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association are proud to be united in their
support of Florida Missing Children's Day. We, as your State Association Presidents, are writing to ask for
each agency's support and help in recognizing Florida's missing children.
As many of you know, in 1999 the Florida Legislature created Florida Missing Children's Day. The
ceremony this year will be held at the State Capitol in Tallahassee on September 8, 2008 and will once again
honor' law enforcement officers and civilians statewide who have assisted in missing child cases, and will
help to raise statewide awareness in the prevention of child abduction and sexual exploitation. We
encourage you to attend this poignant event. It is truly an experience you will not forget and it gives us the
opportunity to acknowledge all involved that have been struck by this type of tragedy and suffered such a
great loss. Please take the time to view the 2006 Florida Missing Children's Day ceremony that illustrates
the significance of this event. It can be found at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/video/video.htm). You may also
request a DVD copy while supplies last by contacting Patricia Rutherford, FDLE at
PatRutherford@fdle.state.fl.us or by phone at (850) 410-8585.
We would also like to invite you to join us in financially supporting this initiative by making a contribution
from your Trust Fund or Contraband Forfeiture Fund for this important statewide, law enforcement -
sponsored event. In the past some agencies have contributed $500, however any donation would be
advantageous. We believe that one of the most beneficial uses of our law enforcement trust fund monies is
the support of Florida Missing Children's Day. Please participate in this event by returning your
contribution along with the attached pledge form and by attending Florida Missing Children's Day 2008 in
Tallahassee.
Governor Charlie Crist, school age children, many law enforcement officers, families of missing children
and those families whose children did not survive their abduction, will attend the ceremony on September
8th. Civilians who have aided in missing child cases throughout the state will join them. The following
awards will be presented:
• Local Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
• State/Federal Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
• Law Enforcement Task Force/Team of the Year
• Law Enforcement Trailing Team of the Year
• School Bus Operator of the Year
• Citizen of the Year
• Evelyn Williams Memorial Award
• John and Reve' Walsh Award
• Fifth Grade Essay Contest Award
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MAR 13 2008
RECEIVED
We hope you will participate in this event by returning the accompanying form with your agency's
contribution and by attending Florida Missing Children's Day 2008.
Sincerely,
Chief H.C. "Skip Clark, 11, President
Florida Police Chiefs Association
Sheriff Joey Dobson, President
Florida Sheriffs Association