Cops helping Cops met with Col. Terry Ebbert, of the Office of Homeland Security for Louisiana, and Chief John Bryson, of the New Orleans Police department, on Friday. “They were very interested in what we had to say and I felt that it went very well” said Chris Lyons of Cops Helping Cops. Undersheriff Dave Fowler, also of Cops Helping Cops said that he also thought the meeting was very successful.
After the meeting, It was decided that Chris would stay behind and meet with the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation on Monday. “I wish I could be there, but I know Chris will do fine” said Dave. Undersheriff Fowler had to return to duty on Monday back up in Michigan.
The New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, founded in 1995, is designed to support the operations and capacities of the New Orleans Police Department. One of the programs is has is to helps Police Officers get financing for their homes. The Foundation also helps fund organizations that help Officers get back into those homes.