​​​​​Vest-A-Cop Foundation

Wear The Vest, Protect The Chest

Vest-A-Cop Foundation just completed its 4th round of the grant program designed to aid Delaware County police departments in the purchase of safety equipment to protect officers while on duty in April, 2024.

The Vest-A-Cop Departmental Safety Equipment Grant Program was able to provide grants to the following departments:  Bethel, Brookhaven, Clifton Heights, Collingdale, Colwyn, East Lansdowne, Eddystone, Folcroft, Glenolden, Haverford, Lansdowne, Lower Chichester, Marcus Hook, Norwood, Parkside, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Ridley Township, Sharon Hill, Tinicum, Upland, Upper Chichester, Upper Darby, Upper Providence and Yeadon.   

These departments each received a maximum of $2,000 to purchase safety equipment such as ballistic shields, ballistic helmets, tasers, tourniquet kits, outer carriers, first aid kits and other items which offer additional safety for the officers.

Vest-A-Cop Foundation is a Ridley Park-based 501(c)(3) organization that provides administrative and financial services to first responders across Delaware County.   If you would like to donate to the Vest-A-Cop Foundation or learn more about the Departmental Safety Equipment Grant Application Process, please reach out to cnasella@vestacop.com or call them at 610-637-1179 or 484-820-3641.  For an application, call or email and one will be sent to you.