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“Tip A Cop” in Branford Raises Over $20,000 For Special Olympics

The annual "Tip A Cop" fundraiser by Branford Police for Connecticut Special Olympics at Lenny's raised more than $20,000 on Monday

BRANFORD, CT - The Branford Police Department has already been recognized as the top fundraising department in the state for Special Olympics.

But on Monday the department outdid itself at the annual “Tip A Cop” event Lenny’s.

Officer Joe Herten has this to say about the event:

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Tip A Cop was a huge success!!

“We raised just north of $20,000, which is the most we’ve ever raised and the most in the state thus far.

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“This accomplishment would not have been possible without the loyal support of so many people, to include the generosity of residents and business owners in Branford and surrounding community.

“Thank you to all who came out to support the event and and donated.‘’

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