The sixth annual Chili Cookoff took place on March 19 at the Oak Creek Community Center. With approximately $5,000 being raised, all proceeds benefit Police Officer Support Team (POST).
POST provides “peer counselors,” who listen and work with a variety of resources for those who need professional help. If department members are seriously injured, POST becomes involved at the scene of the incident, either at the hospital or the member’s work location. Confidentiality is one of the key benchmarks of POST. No notes or records are kept of any assistance.
POST members attend at least two training sessions per year and receive specialized training in suicide awareness and prevention. They also have begun to reach out to retired MPD officers to learn how they can help them. POST’s motto is “Dare to Care” and has been caring for MPD members and families for over 20 years. POST is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Visit www.milwpost.org.