I.U.P.A. Local #24 Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Lawton Police Officers Assn., I.U.P.A. Local #24 Members helped raise over $2,700 along with Lawton firefighters for the Salvation Army to use to help the community.

Lawton Police Department posted on social media, “The 2024 Salvation Army bell ringing this past weekend was a huge success. The Lawton Police and Lawton Fire were able to raise over $2,700. Roger made sure he had a good time while he was out there as well.”

They continued, “Thank you to all the community members who came out and showed your support. Our officers and firefighters look forward to this event each year. Thank you KSWO for the uplifting news coverage.”

The department shared this video on social media to encourage more officers to participate and the community to donate. KSWO published numerous articles about the first responders helping out the Salvation Army and the community by bell ringing:

• Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign returns Thursday
• Lawton Police ring bell for local Salvation Army
• Salvation Army helping the homeless one bell at a time this holiday season
• LPD and LFD take turns ringing the bells to help raise funds for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign

The reference to “Roger” in the department’s post is in reference to the department Elf on the Shelf who made its way through their social media posts this holiday season. Check out some of those posts on the department Facebook page here.