Jacksonville Police officers and Onslow County deputies were raising money at Texas Roadhouse on Thursday, Sept. 18.
All funds from Tip a Cop go towards Special Olympics North Carolina, a cause both departments have been actively participating in for over 10 years.
The year-round movement that provides athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Onslow County Sheriff Chris Thomas says it’s good to see the community come together for a cause.
This is a great cause for us all of my staff love it they love supporting Special Olympics and the athletes and it’s a worthy cause they really get into it. a lot of them volunteer or come on their own time to do it and it shows in the money they raise.
Deputies and officers were working as servers, with 100% of their tips going to Special Olympics North Carolina.
Jacksonville Fire Department also showed up to support the night
Both departments will continue raising money for the Special Olympics all year round with more events to come.