The Miami-Dade Police Department awards Police Officer Devon G. Dolam from the Miami-Dade Police Department for the Miami-Dade County Chiefs of Police Association Officer of the Month award for September. Erik Agazim Law Enforcement Charities presented a check for $500 dollars to the officer of the month, for his outstanding work and dedication.

Each month Erik Agazim LE Charities donates $500 to the Officer of the Month and an additional $1000 to the Officer of the Year. The organization would like to thank Officer Devon Dolam for his courage and commitment to his department and community.

 

Erik Agazim LE Charities Presents $500 Check to Officer of the Month

The Miami-Dade Police Department nominated Detective Manuel L. Gonzalez for the prestigious Miami-Dade County Chiefs of Police Association Officer of the Month Award. Erik Agazim Law Enforcement Charities presented a check for $500 dollars to the officer of the month, for his outstanding bravery in the face of a daunting situation. Detective Gonzalez has been awarded the department Gold Medal of Valor, the Purple Heart Award, and selected as the Department’s Distinguished Officer of the Month for April 2018.

Detective Gonzalez was working an off-duty security detail at Walmart Super Center. He was directed by an employee to a male suspected of shoplifting. He followed him out of the store and confronted him at his vehicle regarding the alleged shoplifting. During the encounter, the suspect suddenly produced a handgun and fired several shots injuring Detective Gonzalez who quickly returned fire, incapacitating him.

Each month Erik Agazim LE Charities donates $500 to the Officer of the Month and an additional $1000 to the Officer of the Year. The organization would like to thank Detective Gonzalez for his courage and commitment to his department and community and applaud his perseverance during his recovery. Erik Agazim LE Charities’ commitment to the local law enforcement community extends into providing cadet tuition, agency equipment grants, and support for the families of fallen officers.

Detective Gonzalez’ decisive action quickly ended a situation that had the potential of harming shoppers and responding officers. During the incident, he displayed courage and heroism and has continued to do so throughout his recovery.

Detective Gonzalez’ commitment to maintaining a positive attitude about his profession and resilience in the face of adversity are an example of the true valour displayed by our local law enforcement officers.

Erik Agazim to Sponsor an Upcoming Charity Golf Tournament in Support of a Nationwide Law Enforcement Organization

Through newly-founded EALE Charities, Agazim and National Police Ammunition will sponsor the 12th Annual Charles B. Stafford Memorial Golf Tournament taking place at Miami Springs Golf & Country Club.

Officer Charles B. Stafford, the first and only Miami Springs police officer to be killed in the line of duty, was shot dead on Tuesday June 11, 1991, after stopping a stolen vehicle.

The annual golf tournament remembers Stafford for making the ultimate sacrifice, with all proceeds to benefit COPS—Concerns of Police Survivors—and the Miami Springs Fraternal Order of Police.

COPS is a nationwide organization which assists families whose loved ones have been taken in the line of duty. Meanwhile, the Miami Springs Fraternal Order of Police, comprised of local law enforcement officers, exists to benefit local concerns   in and around the law enforcement community.

Speaking of the tournament, National Police Ammunition founder Erik Agazim, a platinum sponsor for the event, remarks, “I’m proud to be a part of this honorable event which gives our organization the opportunity to assist families of law enforcement officers who are in need.”

Agazim adds, “Along with our platinum sponsorship contribution, we will be donating a further $700 in gift certificates, for our shooting range, to the winning team. I hope this will motivate more people and more teams to participate in the tournament.”

He continues, “Law enforcement has blessed National Police Ammunition over the last nine years, so I’m excited and grateful to have the opportunity to give something back.”

National Police Ammunition already sponsors the Florida Police Athletic-Activities League, the Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

Erik Agazim and National Police Ammunition are also members of the Miami Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police, the Florida Police Chiefs Association, the Florida Highway Patrol Command Officers Association, and the Florida Sheriffs Association.

The 12th Annual Charles B. Stafford Memorial Golf Tournament is set to take place at Miami Springs Golf & Country Club on Friday, April 20, 2018.

Erik Agazim, the Founder of National Police Ammunition, is Celebrating the Company’s 9th Year in Business.

National Police Ammunition was founded in 2009 and focuses on lead-free alternative ammunition, specially designed and developed for law enforcement use.

In celebration of the nine-year milestone, Agazim is founding EALE Charities—Erik Agazim Law Enforcement Charities—to give back to the law enforcement community.

The soon-to-be-founded organization will be divided into three main categories, according to Agazim. These will be merit-based scholarships, a foundation for fallen officers, and an equipment grant program.

Merit-based scholarships will assist low-income cadets with the tuition and equipment required by police academies.

Meanwhile, the assistance foundation will provide support for fallen officers and their families, through work carried out directly with local police associations.

Lastly, equipment grant programs will aid under-funded agencies with the critical equipment and training ammunition which they require.

“I’ve had the honor to work with law enforcement for the last nine years and have learned the challenges they face financially,” says Agazim of the project.

“From young cadets entering academies without the resources to purchase simple items such as holsters, to veteran SWAT operators who do not have the proper equipment, inhibiting their ability to conduct specialized operations, I’ve seen it all,” he adds.

Agazim continues, “National Police Ammunition will donate a portion of its revenue directly to the charity through its new parent company, Defense Engineering Systems.”

Initially, the charity plans to donate $500 each month to the Miami Dade Police Chiefs Association officer of the month, along with a further $1,000 to the officer of the year.

A website is currently under construction which will allow potential scholarship candidates to apply for student aid, which will be reviewed by the charity’s board.

The website will also offer grant applications to agencies for specialized equipment and ammunition needed for additional training.

“Law enforcement has blessed National Police Ammunition over the last nine years,” remarks Agazim.

“I’m excited and grateful,” he adds, “to have the opportunity to give back to their community.”

Erik Agazim’s National Police Ammunition is already heavily involved with several local law enforcement charities and associations.

The company currently sponsors the Florida Police Athletic-Activities League, the Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

The Miami-based ammunition specialists are also proud members of the Miami Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police, the Florida Police Chiefs Association, the Florida Highway Patrol Command Officers Association, and the Florida Sheriffs Association.