Law Enforcement Appreciation Picnic raises $33,000 for Meade County Cares

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STURGIS, S.D. – The Law Enforcement Appreciation Picnic held Sunday raised $33,000 for their non-profit under the Fraternal Order of Police.

Meade County Sheriff Pat West, who, along with his wife Cassie, helped organize this year.

West says numerous sponsors helped make the picnic a success and the money raised helps Meade County Cares.

West says they also auctioned off a set of custom sheriff’s spurs.

West says they were grateful to be able to host a good crowd of law enforcement officers and hopes to have another successful event next year.