It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send our prayers to the family, friends, and brothers and sisters in law enforcement after the murder of another WACOPS member at the hands of violent criminals in our state.  As said by Tacoma Local Union #6, “Deputy Jeremy Brown gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting and serving his community and died a hero.”   

The WACOPS Benevolent Fund, an account funded through member contributions, will be sending a check to support funeral related expenses.  Our national partner, the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA), will also be sending a check of support. 

As we learn more about ways you can contribute, we will let you know.  Be careful to verify any calls for contributions and make sure you only give your support to duly authorized entities. 

You may write checks to Jill Brown and mail them to:
Clark County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild
ATTN: Deputy Chris Luque, Brown Family Liaison
505 NW 179^th Street
Vancouver, WA 98642.   

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has established an account for well-wishers who wish to donate in support and memory of Detective Jeremy Brown. The information is as follows:

Financial Institution: IQ Credit Union
Account Name: Clark County Sheriff’s Office Brown Family Memorial Fund
Routing Number: 323383378
Account Number: 800006978226

Incoming Wire:
IQ Credit Union
1313 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Routing#323383378

Local residents can donate at any branch of IQ Credit Union. Their website is: https://www.iqcu.com.

These are difficult times.  There is no sugar coating of it.  You are brave and honorable men and women, asked to do terrifically dangerous jobs that few understand.  Washington just experienced an extremely violent weekend including the death of one of Washington’s finest.  As new laws become effective, communication is stretched thin, and opinions abound, please be careful.

If you feel you’d like to talk to someone, please use resources available to you. Please remember that you are not alone.  Talk to each other.  Check in with each other.  You can also contact Safe Call Now (www.safecallnowusa.org) 206-459-3020 and have a confidential conversation with another experienced first responder. 

Please be safe out there and don’t take any unnecessary risks. 

Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace Deputy Brown – EOW July 23, 2021

Teresa Taylor
Executive Director